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Tests and Procedures: Craniotomy Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Detailed information on craniotomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the brain, and an illustration of an example of a craniotomy procedu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Neurosurgery: Stroke and Aneurysm Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Dilantha Ellegala, assistant professor of neurosurgery and co-director of the cerebrovascular program at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the differing types of strokes and aneurysms. He explains what sorts of procedures are a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Intracranial Stenosis: Stinting and Aggressive Medical Management for Preventing Recurrent Stroke Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Tanya Turan’s clinical trial compares two different treatment options for stroke patients as a result of intracranial stenosis or hardening of the arteries in the brain....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stenosis of the Brain: The Narrowing of the Brain’s Arteries Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Tanya Turan reviews this pilot study using an MRI scan to learn more about hardening of the arteries of the blood vessels in the brain. Through determining what the hardened particles in the brain are made of, this study could allow detection of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cerebral Atherosclerosis: Hardening of the Arteries of the Brain Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Tanya Turan discusses a clinical trial that is researching for answers to why some people develop hardening of the arteries inside the brain instead of other areas of the body. She also reviews qualifications for candidates that are interested in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Project Madaktari: International Outreach in Tanzania, Africa Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Ellegala is the leader of an international outreach program in Tanzania, Africa. In this podcast he reviews how he became involved in international outreach, and organized Madaktari Africa. This non-profit program breaks the cycle of dependency o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cardiac Arrest: Medically Induced Hypothermia to Spare Brain Tissue Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Edward Jauch explains the use of medically induced hypothermia for emergency treatment after cardio-pulmonary arrest. This technique is used to lessen injury to the brain in the face of insufficient oxygen delivery from the heart....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spine Surgery: Tumors of the Spine Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Neurosurgeon Dr. Bruce Frankel talks about tumors of the spine, noting that they most commonly arise from the spread of other primary cancers. He identifies the role of a neurosurgeon in treatment and management of pain for patients with spine tumors...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spine Surgery: Vertebroplasty Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Bruce Frankel explains minimally invasive approaches to diseases of the spine, both degenerative and oncological. He elaborates on treatment of osteoporotic spine fractures and describes advancements in available care, focusing on vertebroplasty....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stroke: Overview of Hemorrhagic Stroke and Ruptured Aneurysm Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Raymond Turner, a neurosurgeon, discusses hemorrhagic stroke, which involves bleeding in the brain. He identifies presenting symptoms associated with bleeding from a ruptured aneurysm or abnormal vessel and overviews therapeutic options. Dr. Turn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stroke: Overview of Ischemic Stroke Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Neurosurgeon Dr. Raymond Turner focuses in this podcast on ischemic strokes, which are the predominant cause of disability in the United States. He elucidates multiple factors contributing to the high rate of strokes in the South Carolina area. Dr. T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dementia: Links with Hypoglycemia Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: New research suggests that older individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been hospitalized with severe low blood sugar levels seem to have a greater risk of developing dementia. Experts reviewing research findings debate the cause and effect of the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cognitive Neuroscience: How the Brain Generates Cognitive Function Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Gary Aston-Jones is Professor of Neuroscience, the Director of the Center of Neuroscience and holds the Murray Chair of Excellence in Neuroscience at MUSC. He discusses the Centers of Excellence and specifically research studies conducted at th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stroke: Emergency Treatment Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: In this podcast emergency medicine specialist Dr. Edward Jauch discusses early detection and emergency treatment of stroke. He stresses the importance of seeking early care for stroke and points to pivotal components of the medical evaluation. Dr. Ja...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tests and Procedures: Endovascular Coiling Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Detailed information on endovascular coiling, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the brain, and illustrations of the coiling and clipping procedures...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Neurosurgery: Arteriovenous Malformations Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: In this podcast neurosurgeon Dr. Raymond Turner discusses arteriovenous malformations, both how they occur and why they can be detrimental to healthy brain function. He notes that an arteriovenous malformation may by asymptomatic but provides informa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Addiction: Neurological Basis Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Peter Kalivas, Director of the Department of Neurosciences at MUSC, discusses his research on the neurological basis for addiction. He provides an overview of how lab rats and mice are used to observe changes in the brain as a result of addictio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Neuroscience Research at MUSC: Opportunities for Students Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Peter Kalivas, Director of the Department of Neurosciences at MUSC, discusses some fields of research and study available for students at the Medical University of South Carolina. He explains the typical experience and time frame a student shoul...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Research in Neuroscience at MUSC: An Overview Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Peter Kalivas, Director of the Department of Neurosciences at MUSC, discusses some of the different types of research being conducted within his department, and provides an explanation of the differences between them. He describes the unique str...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Neurosciences at MUSC: An Overview Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Sunil Patel, clinical chair of the Department of Neurosciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses some pioneering efforts that have been made in his department at MUSC. This includes developing such revolutionary procedures a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Brain Tumors: Minimally Invasive Removal Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Dr. Sunil Patel, clinical chair of the Department of Neurosciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses an exciting new minimally invasive method of brain tumor removal. He explains how this is made possible with the use of an endo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Physician Profile: Dr. Dilantha Ellegala Updated: 1970-01-01 00:00:00 Description: Learn more about Dr. Dilantha Ellegala, assistant professor of neurosurgery, as he talks about the comprehensive cerebrovascular program at the Medical University of South Carolina....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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