Twelve spine surgeons, neurosurgeons and pain specialists discuss the trends they expect to see in the spine technology arena this year.
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Wonderful to present Grand Rounds on two of my favorite topics, GlobalHealth and Neurosurgery .
The best part was interacting with medical students who are the next generation of physicians to take on the global challenges that we will face as a medical community.
Appreciate the support Northwestern Medicine thanks for featuring my article on yoga and the aging spine on the HealthBeat! As we move towards a more mindful health
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A recent study in the Journal Stroke noted a 23% higher risk of stroke with consumption of 2 or more daily diet sodas in women over the age of 50. Study conclusions? Water wins as the beverage of choice.
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The podcast features me as the guest speaker discussing my career advice in the medical field, providing inspiration and guidance to young women who are residents or medical students, and for anyone interested in the allied health professions.
A Neurosurgeon on Why Kundalini Yoga Is Good for Your Spine
Anyone who has ever finished a good yoga practice knows, intuitively, that it’s good for your spine. It’s certainly hard to beat the feeling you get by the time you’re in shavasana. And no, it’s not just about lying flat on the ground. It’s a different kind of relaxation that comes only at the end of sixty (or ninety) minutes of a very deliberate sequence of postures.
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Shunt infections are common pediatric neurosurgical cases with high morbidity that almost always requires surgical removal of the shunt, external ventricular drain placement, and delayed shunt replacement.
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At a point in our careers when we are deciding what medical specialty to choose and evaluating our goals and expectations; how can we make these decisions in the overall context of our lives, with the ultimate pursuit of balance and happiness.
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There are 155 cases of AFM currently being investigated by cdcgov, of these 62 have been confirmed. Children ages 1-18 have been affected initially in the Colorado area, now in 22 states.
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Dr. Dewan was inspired to become a neurosurgeon when her mother was rushed to Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in 2000 with a ruptured aneurysm.
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