Neuro news and research updates for Mayfield Clinic, The University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute and University of Cincinnati Dept. of Neurosurgery. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PR_releases.htm Medical news Mayfield Clinic http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:22:19 -0400 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:15:24 -0400 webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com CINCINNATI – Patients who underwent a new type of minimally invasive fusion of the lower spine experienced outcomes that were similar to those of other fusion techniques, neurosurgeons at the Mayfield Clinic have found. The study was published in the June issue of the SAS Journal, the official journal of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10jul28.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News CAC8C70B-1434-4D65-AECD-7458A3B8E94E Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:15:24 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI–With the date – and maybe the stars – aligned for a "perfect 10," the UC Brain Tumor Center is unveiling its new fundraiser, Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure, on 10/10/2010. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10jul14.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 60D37F47-DC00-4CAB-82FF-7B6BFB7EA70F Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:18:16 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – Andrew Ringer, MD, has been named Director of the Division of Cerebrovascular Surgery for the Mayfield Clinic and the University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery. The appointment is effective July 1, 2010. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10jul07.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 3F05A30D-42A0-4475-A443-A46BBC5C5B21 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:35:38 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI–Bradford Curt, MD, neurosurgeon, has joined the Mayfield Clinic & Spine Institute, providing his expertise to the northern Cincinnati area. He will serve the northern market for Mayfield with offices at University Pointe in West Chester and Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. He will perform surgery at the West Chester Medical Center, Atrium Medical Center and Mayfield Clinic Spine Surgery Center. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10jun29.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 190845D5-0E89-4A04-AE4E-F20D31D9752E Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:35:38 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI--The Mayfield Clinic, The Christ Hospital and United Surgical Partners International (USPI) announce they have entered into a partnership to expand services and capacity at The Mayfield Clinic Spine Surgery Center in Norwood. Effective June 14, the center will be known as The Christ Hospital Spine Surgery Center. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10june14.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 14224D7B-2980-47FA-97B3-7D3140C2BF02 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:38:48 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – Ellen Air, MD, PhD, a graduating, sixth-year resident in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, is the 2010 winner of the Ellen and Stewart B. Dunsker, MD, Award for Clinical Research. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10jun10.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News C60D303B-F027-483D-8D1E-212AE0AD4FF8 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:37:09 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI--Mario Zuccarello, MD, a Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeon and internationally recognized cerebrovascular specialist, today was named the Frank H. Mayfield Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Zuccarello had served as Interim Chairman since July 1, 2009. The announcement was made by David Stern, M.D., Dean of the UC College of Medicine. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10may25.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 1CD94C9D-4E3C-4BF5-BB13-68398FDB6AE4 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:01:23 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI--Researchers at the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute are hoping that the Ohio Brain Tumor Research Study will help provide some answers to the fundamental question of why brain tumors develop. Christopher McPherson, MD, a Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeon, Director of the Division of Surgical Neuro-Oncology in the Department of Neurosurgery, and principal investigator in UC's portion of the Ohio Brain Tumor Research Study, offers insights into the nature of the study and what researchers hope to accomplish. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10may12.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 200D5799-0C40-48E6-89F8-7D0A952027B5 Wed, 12 May 2010 10:01:23 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI--A minimally invasive endoscopic procedure holds promise for safely removing large brain tumors from an area at the bottom of the skull, near the sinus cavities, clinical researchers at the Mayfield Clinic and the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) have found. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10mar30.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 718B898E-D0B9-478A-BDB5-9A12A56E5B0C Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:49:44 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI--A minimally invasive endoscopic procedure holds promise for safely removing large brain tumors from an area at the bottom of the skull, near the sinus cavities, clinical researchers at the Mayfield Clinic and the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) have found. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/PR_10mar24.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News FFFA2B43-7906-4069-B9C0-6E5A4CE75F15 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:29:53 -0400 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – William Tobler, MD, a Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeon specializing in spinal disorders, was an invited speaker at The 16th Annual London Imperial Spine Course, Savoy Place, London, March 1-3, 2010. Dr. Tobler was one of 41 speakers and the only US physician presenting. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/pr_10Mar9.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 9008BA5B-B393-492E-92DF-BA8CCD2B82E4 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:35:24 -0500 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – A major new study of people at risk of stroke showed that two medical procedures designed to prevent future strokes are safe and effective overall. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/pr_10Feb26.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 3A4E17A3-8250-4CCE-A6ED-5E4882A1EE9A Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:35:24 -0500 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – A study by researchers at the Mayfield Clinic and the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) at University Hospital supports the use of an alternative medication to prevent seizures in patients who have suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury or bleeding stroke. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_PR/pr_10Feb17.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 89C54983-8D6B-490C-B831-F78467CAA75F Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:10:25 -0500 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – Eleven Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeons are included in Cincinnati Magazine’s 2010 listing of Top Doctors in Greater Cincinnati, and four are included in the 2009-2010 listing of Best Doctors in America®. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_pr/pr_10jan26.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 401B3D38-85AF-4B60-B0E3-7D1F7264B5B6 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:26:25 -0500 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – Univ.of Cincinnati Dept. of Neurosurgery's Andy Grande MD awarded 2010 Van Wagenen Fellowship. The $120,000 fellowship, which funds a year of academic study abroad, is arguably the most prestigious in neurosurgery. http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/DNS/PR_09_Grande_VanWagenen.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News 1BC6344B-D31D-4370-9400-83C25CBD9204 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:54:59 -0500 Mayfield Clinic CINCINNATI – Neurotrauma experts at Mayfield Clinic and the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) at University Hospital are seeking public input before launching federally funded research aimed at improving outcomes for patients who suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI). http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/MC_pr/pr_10jan6.htm webmaster@MayfieldClinic.com (Mayfield Clinic) Medical News D5F24336-631E-49EA-AEDC-45ED17445DBF Wed, 6 Jan 2010 07:10:00 -0500 Mayfield Clinic