UCLA Neurosurgery is uniquely suited to take on the most complex patient cases across the gamut of neurosurgical subspecialties, while simultaneously advancing the field through groundbreaking research. Learn more about our department here: #Neurosurgery

RT @UCLAHealth: “She’s going to make a full recovery,” neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony Wang told the parents of Neha Pai, @UCLA undergrad. A bioen…

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive therapy for brain abnormalities like brain tumors or epilepsy. In this video, Dr. Won Kim @inspired_brain speaks more about LITT, how it works, & what patients may be candidates. Watch here:

In a study funded by the @NIH, Won Kim, MD @inspired_brain and Daniel Kamei, PhD are working to create a new test to detect cancer’s spread to the central nervous system on the same day as the doctor’s visit. Read more about their research here:

Hemispherectomy, or the surgical disconnection of one half of the brain from the other half & brainstem, is an epilepsy treatment for pediatric patients. In this video, Dr. Aria Fallah @a__fallah discusses #hemispherectomy & predicting #seizure freedom:

Dr. Ausaf Bari @ausaf and Dr. Geoffrey Colby @geoffreycolbymd are collaborating on an exciting surgical technique called vagus nerve stimulation for chronic #stroke patients struggling with arm weakness. Read more in the article here: #Neurosurgery

A #bypass is a procedure that connects blood vessels from outside the skull to blood vessels inside the brain to restore blood flow. In this video, Dr. Anthony Wang @AWangMD describes a bypass procedure & how UCLA ensures top-notch care for each patient:

In a landmark study published in @Nature, Dr. @ItzhakFried & colleagues are unraveling how the brain interprets the flow of time & experiences. The study's conclusions have implications for improving memory, cognitive functions, and AI. Read the article:

RT @TheYangLab1: Awesome social media panel @ladyspinedoc @drdavidlanger @PotterTamia @DrKathrynKo @EKNduom @IsaacYangMD @rupa_juthaniMD @K…

RT @TheYangLab1: Congratulations to #DrFlorence @brainbro for the @CNS_Update resident award presentation on early hypertonic saline infusi…

In this @TheJNS article, Dr. Zachary Olmsted @zacholmsted (PGY-2), Dr. Peter Wu (PGY-4), Dr. Michael Dorsi, and colleagues explore the impact of poorly positioned leads in the intrathecal space during spinal cord stimulation (#SCS). Read the article here:

RT @ItzhakFried: Temporal structure of experience etched on firing of human hippocampal-entorhinal neurons to serve memory & prediction. Se…

UCLA Neurosurgery is set to make significant contributions at the 2024 @CNS_Update Annual Meeting this weekend, presenting groundbreaking research & discussing the latest advancements in neurosurgical techniques & technologies. View the schedule: #2024CNS

In the Fall 2024 edition of UCLA Health's U Magazine, #Neurosurgery Research Scientist Robert Prins, PhD describes his journey from aspiring gymnast to scientist, and more about his work on immune-based therapies for #braintumors. Read the article here:

RT @TheYangLab1: Check out @IsaacYangMD speak on Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD) at #SNIDigital® Interviews with Clinical Neu…

To treat a patient's drug-resistant epilepsy, @a__fallah implanted a device to deliver responsive neurostimulation (RNS). RNS continuously monitors brain activity, detects oncoming seizures, & delivers electrical currents to prevent seizures. Read more:

Congratulations to recent Resident graduate and new Neurocritical Care Fellow Dr. Joseph Bell @josephsbell for receiving the 2024 Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award from @dgsomucla! This award recognizes residents/fellows who exemplify the highest standards of teaching.

Thanks to the life-saving care provided by Dr. Linda Liau, Chair of UCLA Neurosurgery, Maui attorney Jamil Newirth has turned his fight against #glioblastoma - the deadliest form of brain cancer - into hope for others. Learn more about Jamil's story here:

RT @TheYangLab1: Congratulations to @IsaacYangMD , @DrGopen, and all of our caregivers and medical staff @UCLAHealth @UCLANsgy @UCLA_ENT @U…

RT @IsaacYangMD: @UCLAHealth, Geffen School of Medicine @dgsom Dr Gopen #DrGopen and Yang @isaacYangMD @uclaNsgy recently completed their…

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