MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'brain surgery'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450333&cid=t_139574_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Fdeep-brain-stimulation-dbs-for-depression-long-term-followup%2F Conclusions I’m anxious for alternative depression treatments to become more widely available. While I think psychotherapy is a powerful treatment for depression, too many people are simply resistant to trying it, or try it and don’t have a good match with a professional, and so give up on it too soon. Antidepressants have also been shown to be effective, despite the placebo research mentioned above (some of the research was done on data sets from decades ago and since that time, we’ve had a lot of new research to support their continued use). Wouldn’t it be nice to have more modern brain tools in our arsenal (rather than the archaic and non-FDA approved ECT)? I think so, especially for these cases of serious, chronic, unremitting depression where both drugs and psy... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450333 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:08:51 +0100 4450333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121933&cid=t_139574_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FRReVrSC01qI%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post about a Rhode Island hospital by Deborah Huso on AOL Health. Last week a surgical instrument, likely a forceps, was discovered inside the abdomen of a patient who had recently undergone surgery at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. This is not the first such case at the hospital. In August, a piece of a broken drill bit was left inside a patient’s scalp following brain surgery. The Rhode Island Department of Health has since issued a $300,000 fine against the hospital for failing to follow its own protocols for patient safety during and following surgical procedures. This is the third fine levied against the hospital for surgical errors. According to a report in The Providence Journal, health inspectors have uncovered numerous other reports of ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121933 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:00:10 +0100 4121933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031368&cid=t_139574_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FB6qLbobY-Ng%2F Welcome to Grand Rounds, the weekly col­lec­tion of best health and med­ical blog posts. This week we invite you to enjoy a broad range of insights, tips, and first-hand stories, presented as a Q&A conversation with bloggers willing to answer, below, a total of 22 good questions. On Health and Medicine What can one-word prescriptions deliver How does food processing change food´s nutritional value Can diet Increases Risk of ADHD Is alcoholism an illness What´s better: steady dete­ri­o­ra­tion over 10 years, or symp­tom-free life for 9 years fol­lowed by rapid dete­ri­o­ra­tion in year 10 On Patient Life As we talk about wellness…what about developing self-compassion Can patients with chronic pain still live a full life What is the patient-doctor etiquette for usin... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031368 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:19:13 +0100 4031368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920764&cid=t_139574_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Farchaeologist-finds-evidence-brain-surgery-performed-4000-years%2F Archaeologist Onder Bilgi has found evidence in the archaeological remains found at Ikiztepe, Turkey that a Bronze Age community performed brain surgery using obsidian scalpels. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920764 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:08:15 +0100 3920764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665972&cid=t_139574_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbrain-surgery-via-the-eyelid%2F2010.06.15 In the continuing effort to make surgery less invasive, physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital are operating on the brain through a tiny incision in one of the eyelids instead of lifting a large piece of the skull. Named transpalpebral orbitofrontal craniotomy, the procedure allows for access to the middle and front regions of the brain. The cranial cavity is reached through a hole created by removing a small, half-inch to one-inch-square section of skull bone right above the eyebrow. Endoscopic surgery can then be performed with help of previously obtained CT and MRI data. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665972 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:22 +0100 3665972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039844&cid=t_139574_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F29%2Fwhen-all-else-fails-brain-surgery%2F Like many others, I’ve never been a big fan of surgery as a solution for mental disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or depression. A medical procedure done on a bodily organ whose functioning we’re only beginning to grasp — the brain — seems a little premature. It hits too close to the thinking behind frontal lobotomies and the justifications doctors used for them back in the 1950s and 1960s, “By cutting and removing the front part of the brain, we help quiet the unrest in these troubled minds.” As we later found out, we also quieted the entire person to the point of many of those people become drooling vegetables. That was considered “progress” by many well-educated professionals for many, many years during this time. Amazing.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039844 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:22:31 +0100 3039844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719763&cid=t_139574_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FRQ7n4RYBzk4%2F The thought of surgery is frightening enough; the thought of brain surgery can be terrifying. But, what if your surgeon could do a practice run on your brain surgery on a simulator, much like the ones pilots use to learn how to fly. We don’t have to wonder any longer because it’s now been done, by Canadian doctors. The complexity of brain surgery lies in the very tiny and precise work areas the surgeons have. Distinct parts of the brain are responsible for various tasks, such as speech, smell and coordination. One wrong move and the patient may be severely affected in many ways. But, by having a practice session in a simulator, surgeons could figure out the best way to approach the surgery and practice where they can touch and where they can’t. A 48-year-old grandmother, ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719763 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:42:43 +0100 2719763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442747&cid=t_139574_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FkqFYHC1xQKc%2Flive-broadcasting-from-your-surgery.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442747 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:05:00 +0100 2442747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876008&cid=t_139574_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F13%2Fthe-monday-sidebar-2%2F Today’s Monday Sidebar’s might be sparse but it’s not dull… Bluegrass and Brain Surgery - Mostly, surgeons prefer patients to be unconscious during surgery, but in this case, they not only wanted to keep their patient awake but they also wanted him to play the banjo. Why? Because they were trying to determine what region of the brain was causing the patient to suffer tremors. See for yourself here. Dead Man Walking Bathing - He’s been dead since 1924, but every year, he has a bath. Can you guess who? No. Then head over to Morbid Anatomy for the answer. And if you’re curious to see how a dead man baths, then check out this photo essay. Tags: bluegrass, brain surgery, Healthbolt, lenin, monday sidebarShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876008 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:16:20 +0100 1876008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739238&cid=t_139574_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D815081 3-D is no longer just a special effect tool for the movies. Brain surgeons are starting to use 3-D technology for brain surgery. The technology should help surgeons operate more easily on brain tumors. The video from CBS talks about a patient who had a brain tumor that was partially blocking his vision. Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739238 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +0100 1739238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516600&cid=t_139574_136_f&fid=35299&url=http%3A%2F%2F500miles2nowhere.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fseven-years.html Seven years ago today, we awakened from a fitful night's sleep in one of Rochester, Minnesota's small hotels, very retro in that it hadn't been updated in many years. Our alarm was set early so Keith could be at the surgical center prepped for his surgery well before the procedure was to begin. I don't remember a lot about that day. I'm the queen at forgetting things I don't want to remember. There are many flashes of the day that I do remember, however. I remember the threatening weather. Terrible lightening as we crossed the street from the hotel to the hospital, holding hands and trying to joke about what would happen if they lost power in the middle of surgery. Trying not to think about the fact that there was a 50% chance he might not live through it. I remember how very dark it was t... Keri - Still Running/Walking for a Reason! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516600 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:07:00 +0100 1516600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488813&cid=t_139574_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F303308210%2F Senator Edward Kennedy has just undergone a 3.5-hour brain surgery at the Duke University Medical Center, to remove a malignant tumor. His doctors declared the said surgery as successful. The surgery “was successful and accomplished our goals,” according to a statement released by the neurosurgeon, Dr. Allan Friedman, at the facility in Durham, N.C. Friedman said Kennedy was awake throughout the entire procedure and should experience no permanent neurological effects from the surgery. A Kennedy spokesman said the senator spoke with his wife, Vicki, immediately after the surgery and told her: “I feel like a million bucks. I think I will do that again tomorrow.” Sen. Kennedy is expected to stay at the hospital for about a week. Read the full report at The LA Times. Ta... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488813 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:39:23 +0100 1488813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065843&cid=t_139574_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2007%2F12%2F03%2Fnormal-pressure-hydrocephalus-a-rare-cause-of-memory-loss-gait-difficulty%2F Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a rare disorder that is characterized by progressive gait difficulty, urinary incontinence and memory loss. Although the press has covered this topic extensively in both the written and video media, true normal pressure hydrocephalus remains quite uncommon. The underlying problem is actually an excessive build up of spinal fluid in the brain. The areas of the brain that stores this fluid are known as the ventricles. In NPH, the spinal fluid flows out of the brain but, due to reasons that are not entirely clear, there is a build up of excessive fluid in the brain. This results in enlarged ventricles causing a condition called communicating hydrocephalus. Normal pressure hydrocephalus develops very slowly, over months to years. It is usually seen in ind... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065843 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:04:37 +0100 1065843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1012448&cid=t_139574_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F181144930%2F Put that Red Bull down… and the can of Rock Star as well! The “high energy” drinks are not so hot for your heart. This isn’t brain surgery, caffeine raises the ol’ blood pressure thus cardiac issues. Shortly after consumption, your systolic rate increases by over 7.5% and diastolic raises 7% and heart rate is up 7-10 beats per minute. And why is this? Here ya go… Most energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and taurine, an amino acid also found in protein-containing foods such as meats and fish. Both have had effects on heart function and blood pressure in some studies. In contrast, “sports drinks” in general contain various mixtures of water, sugars and salts alone, without chemicals aimed at increasing “energy” or alertnes... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1012448 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:37:49 +0100 1012448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797210&cid=t_139574_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F143835688%2Fopen_brain_surgery_coming_soon.html According to The Express Star today … a young man's open-brain surgery will be broadcast  National Geographic documentary soon to appear on TV …. The patient will be awake while he and doctors rewire healthy parts of his brain and remove diseased parts. Did you know, by the way, that the brain itself does not feel pain – which is why a patient can be awake to help doctors by responding to what they can or cannot do – as they operate? Writer Andy Rieger quoted the brain patient after the operation… “It’s amazing to me what kind of stuff I’m getting back. At first, I couldn’t walk or talk. It’s much better now,” Carson said.Brandon Carson had always enjoyed health and was quite shocked to find a tumor, seizure... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797210 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:12:45 +0100 797210