SNI Digital Podcast
SNI Digital Podcast is a medical fact-based information service that prioritizes independent thought and truth. The podcast reviews submissions without knowledge of personal or background information, focusing solely on factual content. It aims to serve a global audience with open discussion of all viewpoints, emphasizing that the patient comes first. The show is dedicated to helping people worldwide through its services.
Episodes
Exposure to Neurosurgery Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Europe: A Scoping Review; Tejas A. Sawant;
SUMMARY: Methods: The PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used as a reference to guide the search strategy. PubMed was the primary database used to search for articles about “Neurosurgery AND Europe AND (medical students OR undergraduate medical education)”.Results: 101 articles were returned in the PubMed search. 10 articles were identified as suitable to the scope of the review
Exposure to Neurosurgery Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Europe: A Scoping Review; Tejas A. Sawant;
SUMMARY: Methods: The PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used as a reference to guide the search strategy. PubMed was the primary database used to search for articles about “Neurosurgery AND Europe AND (medical students OR undergraduate medical education)”.Results: 101 articles were returned in the PubMed search. 10 articles were identified as suitable to the scope of the review
CP Angle: Extracranial Approaches; Dr. Dennis Malkasian; Part 1
SUMMARY: Dr. Dennis Malkasian, Neurosurgeon, Anatomist and Molecular biologist reviews the Surgical Anatomy of the CP ANGLE for Neurosurgeons approaching this area for the treatment of tumors there. Approximately 10% of all brain tumors arise in that location in addition to vascular lesions, lipomas, cysts, etc. The addition of medullary and posterior fossa lesions makes this area important surgic
Cauda Equina Neuroendocrine Tumour of the Filum Terminale: A Case Report and Summary of the Literature; Glasgow Neuro Meeting Video Abstracts; Theoklis Kouyialis; Christophoros Christophorou, Christina Oxinou, Demetris Fkiaras.
SUMMARY: Cauda Equina Neuroendocrine tumours (CENETs), previously known as Cauda Equina Paragangliomas (PGLs), are extremely rare vascular tumours of the spine which are mostly benign, slow-growing and well-demarcated from the surrounding structures...We present the case of a man in his 50s with a clinical history of low back pain exacerbated at night and right-sided sciatica with an L4 radicular
Natural History of Pineal Cysts: A Retrospective Cohort Study; Yihui Cheng; Glasgow Neuro Meeting Video Abstracts; 2025-2026; Xin Y. Yap, Zahraa Dashti, Steven Tominey, Kevin Owusu-Agyemang, Edward J. St George.
SUMMARY: " Pineal cysts (PCs) are frequently identified incidentally on neuroimaging, yet their clinical significance was thought to be benign. While most remain stable, concerns persist regarding their potential to cause obstructive hydrocephalus or other mass effects. This study aimed to describe the natural history of PCs in adults in the West of Scotland...A total of 598 patients with PCs were
The Impact of a Webinar Series on Student Perspectives to Neuroscience Research Barriers; Emilia Parsi, Alsadeg Bilal, Selnan Wuyep, Chandru Kaliaperumal; Glasgow Neuro Meeting Video Abstracts;
SUMMARY: "Background: Research engagement amongst medical students tends to be minimal until it becomes a curricular requirement, and the specific barriers to early involvement remain unclear. The General Medical Council (GMC) highlights that new graduates should know how to contribute to research to deliver high-quality patient care. In line with this, our study aimed to identify barriers to neur
Young Neurosurgeons Discussions with the Experts; EC-IC Bypass Surgery 1980-2025
SUMMARY: Drs. Nussbaum and Ausman discuss with Dr. Rennert the years of experience with EC -IC Bypass surgery. For Ischemia the major issue was the 1985 EC-IC Bypass Study, a RCT that was scientifically corrupted and for which no valid data exists. Other studies either had major deficiencies such as too short a follow up, and too high a bypass mortality surgery. The high early mortality of t
How we built a Stroke Center program in a LMIC for 160 million people? Qasim Bashir; Asif Bashir
SUMMARY: Dr. Qasim Bashir, a Board certified Neurologist, Intensivist, Interventionist returned to Pakistan, a LMIC, after studying outside his country for 16 years to help develop healthcare in Punjab Province with 160 million people. As a neurologist he started with a Stroke Center and expanded it to multiple locations throughout the province developing emergency care transport; Treatment on sit
How we built a Neuroscience Center in Punjab Pakistan serving 160 million people; Drs Asif Bashir, Qasim Bashir, Ghaus Malik
SUMMARY: Dr. Asif Bashir, from Pakistan, had his neurosurgical residency in the Medical School in NJ, He returned to Pakistan to fulfill his neurosurgeon father's life long dream of establishing a Neuroscience Center in Pakistan. With his brother and family members, both bothers, on their return to Pakistan, worked on building first rate Neuroscience Care in the private sector and then the publi
How we built a Neuroscience and Stroke Center in Punjab Pakistan; Drs. Asif Bashir, Qasim Bashir; and Ghaus Malik
SUMMARY: Drs Asif and Qasim Bashir with the mentoring of Dr Ghaus Malik, describe how they built a First Rate Stroke Center and Neuroscience Center in Punjab, Pakistan for 160 million people. Combining the needs of of the private sector with those of the large public population and using government and private funds, they have developed a leading practice, research and educational program that i
Let's Talk: Mediocrity in Medicine; YNSS series; Resident Education: What to do.
SUMMARY: This program is the second in the SNI DIgital® "Let's Talk" series developed for the YNSS by Mohammad Ashraf and Hassan Ismael of the Glasgow University School of Medicine for the purpose of addressing controversial medically related issues of concern to the YNSS generation. The topics are developed by the YNSS and Glasgow Neuro for all of their colleagues worldwide. Medioc
Omniwar Part 2. Dr. David Hughes; New Authoritarian Government; What it means to you.
SUMMARY Part 2: of this interview on Omniwar with Dr. David Hughes, describes how this Transnational Deep State has destroyed the principles of Democracy, which has as its goal, basically a war against the people. Although the Deep State existed in the USA in 1940s, by 2020, it emerged into public view with the Covid-19 false pandemic in which 5 billion people were injected with a “vaccine” and al
Richard Ellenbogen, MD; Neurosurgeon, Life and Interview
SUMMARY. Another interview with a successful Neurosurgeon-scientist you would never see or hear elsewhere. Dr Richard Ellenbogen is interviewed by Dr. James Ausman about how he got into Medicine, Neurosurgery, his time as Chair at Walter Reed Hospital, in the armed services. He now is Head of a large successful Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Washington, Seattle, that is highly ra
BLAYLOCProper DIet, Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins and Minerals and Healthful Longevity; The Scientific Basis; Dr. Russell Blaylock; Part 1K SHORTS NUTRITION 1
PSUMMARY: PROPER DIET, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS AND HEALTHFUL LONGEVITY; THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS; DR. RUSSELL BLAYLOCK; PART 2In Part 2, Dr. Blaylock explains how surgery triggers a major metabolic crisis in the body and leads to post-operative complications. Your Medical consultant may not be aware of these essential deficiencies, so it is up to you to know about it f
Dr. Juan Torres; Guatemala; Myositis Ossificans and Hydrocephalus
SUMMARY: Dr. Torres, Head of Neurosurgery in the Bautista Children's Hospital in Managua Nicaragua, reports on a young patient with a previous diagnosis of Myositis Ossificans, who developed hydrocephalus, that was complicated to treat. Myositis Ossificans is a rare genetic form of the disease which consists of calcification being deposited in tissues during the healing process. He describes the g
Let's Talk: Women in Neurosurgery; Part 2; Glasgow Neuro: Drs. Epstein, Whitehouse, Jadoon, Nussbaum, Ausman
SUMMARY; See Part 1 summary
Roman BOSNJAK: Extended endonasal approach to cavernous sinus compartments in parasellar adenoma - with a peek into the normal lateral compartment
This educational video provides a comprehensive endoscopic overview of the parasellar region, focusing on the cavernous sinus compartments, especially to the most difficult to explore - the lateral cavernous sinus compartment. It is designed for neurosurgeons and medical professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of the complex anatomical structures involved in this area. The presentatio
Pediatric Neurosurgery; Drs. Verdier, Petre; Argentina; AVM Removal: Posterior Inferior Mesial Temporal AVM from Posterior circulation
SUMMARY: Drs Verdier and Petre, from Buenos Aires Argentina (FLENI) present a patient with a posterior mesial temporal occipital AVM supplied by the posterior cerebral vessels. It was not amenable to embolization. Their surgical approach described was with the operated side down occipital approach to the operative site. The AVM was removed and the feeding vessels were occluded with a complete func
Pediatric Neurosurgery; Drs. Verdier&Petre; Argentina; Epilepsy: Rasmussens' Encephalitis; Hemispherectomy; Epilepsy
SUMMARY: Drs. Verdier and Petre from the Hospital de Ninos Ricardo Guttierrez in Buenos Aires, Argentina describe a case of a young boy with intractable seizures who was diagnosed with Rasmussen's Encephalitis. After detailed studies they performed a hemispherectomy, which they show in videos, with an excellent outcome for the patient. Their group at the Childrens Hospital in Buenos has a large e
Roman BOSNJAK: Endoscopic MVD in Trigeminal Neuralgia
This video is about pure endoscopic microvascular decompression of trigeminal nerve.Short attacks of lancinating electric like pain, triggers and evidence of neurovascular conflict in MRA imaging constitute basics for MVD indication.Endoscope enables close, side and angled view and enhances identification of neurovascular conflict.The patient is operated on in supine position, the head rotated to
Pediatric Neurosurgery; Craniopharyngeoma; Dr. Juan B.G. Torres; Guatemala: Endoscopic, Intraverntricular Removal; How I Do it?
SUMMARY: Dr. Juan Bosco Gonzalez Torres from Guatemala describes his experience with a subset of craniopharyngeomas that are intrventricular. He uses an endoscope to reach the lesion through the Foramen of Monro and removes the easily resectable portion the tumor. Some he could remove completely but others were calcified and he left some of those portions. His patients did well. What this shows i
Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Fractures: Global Manament; Drs. Tiffany Grace Perry (USA) and Hugues Dokponou (Benin, Africa)
SUMMARY: Drs Tiffany Grace Perry from USA and Hugues Dokoponou from Benin, Africa review their experience with the management of Thoraco Lumbar Spine Fractures in this Symposium with global discussion. Cases of Spondyloptosis, all with and without neurological deficit are presented for discussion. How would you manage these cases? Join the discussion to see what others would do. From S
Roman BOSNJAK: Small tuberculum sellae meningioma - endonasal endoscopic removal.
A video slide show and bonus video (2 cases in one video)
This presentation includes 2 cases of transplanum transtubercle transsellar approach, used for endonasal endoscope-controlled removal of small to moderate sized tuberculum sellae meningiomas. The importance of arachnoid-meningioma dissection plane emphasized: case 1 (2023; slides only) with well preserved arachnoid and case 2 (2012; video) with invaded and absent arachnoid. Presentation includes
How we built a Stroke Program for 130 million people in Pakistan; A. Bashir, MD; tpa; Interventional Treatment;
SUMMARY: Qasim Bashir, MD describes how he and his brother, Asif, built a Stroke Center in Punjab Pakistan for 130 million people to be a world class program. Dr. A. Bashir, with certification in Neurology, Critical Care, and Interventional Neuroradiology, describes how to build a Stroke Center from 0 in a LMIC using tremendous creativity, determination, persistence, and commitment to help peopl
Interview with Nimrod Mwang'ombe, MD; Kenya, Africa; World Neuroscience Leader
SUMMARY: Professor Nimrod (Nim) Juniahs Mwang'ombe from Kenya is interviewed by Dr. James Ausman. Dr. Mwang'ombe is highly recognized neurosurgeon on the African Continent and Internationally. His amazing life story follows. But the inspiring interview must be seen and heard to see how this man, who walked barefoot to school as a child grew up in Mombasa, Kenya, where he was raised to become a w
Session #1: Cerebral Plasticity & Neural Meta-networks: A necessary step to operate on the brain. Hugues Duffau, MD, PhD; The Future of Brain Surgery.
SUMMARY: Dr. Hugues Duffau, a world leading expert in brain tumor surgery, presents the first of a series of interactive Lecture-Discussions on his pioneering approach to the removal of brain tumors with the preservation of QUALITY OF LIFE for the patient. In the past gross total removal of parenchymal brain tumors was preformed without much attention to the white matter tracts connecting the dif
Spine Surgery Controversies; Dr Nancy Epstein; Emergent Surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome
SUMMARY: The Most Common Cause of Spine Malpractice Lawsuits is the failure to Diagnose and Treat emergently Partial or Complete Cauda Equina Syndrome. The diagnosis must be made early and Surgery must be done ASAP after that diagnosis is made. Dr. Epstein provides a review of all the evidence supporting this decision. Excellent Graphics and Teaching. Good for Video and Pod
Thoracic Discs: Surgical Tips for Success; Do not do a laminectomy; Dr. Nancy Epstein
SUMMARY: Drs. Nancy Epstein and Estrada Bernard, two experienced spine surgeons discuss the management of Thoracic Discs. The major lesson is do not do a laminectomy. Then they discuss the various anterior and lateral approaches to the thoracic disc with surgical tips for the spine surgeon. How to deal with the large central disc? What to do in situations you have trouble with? Trans-pedicular,
CLOVES Syndrome; Very rare Congenital abnormality involving multiple tissues and organs; Dr. Giuliana Agras Menghi; Childrens Hospital; Buenos Aires, Argentina; How would you treat this patient?
SUMMARY: Dr. Giuliana Agras Menghi presents a rare complicated case of CLOVE syndrome. Listen to the clinical story. What would you do for this patient? She does not have a terminal disease. The family of 5 children has no insurance. What is your choice? From Latin American Grand Rounds. 48 Minutes; Good for video.
Roman BOSNJAK: Pineal cyst removed by endoscopic supracerebellar-infratentorial approach (eSCIT) in prone Anticoncorde position
This video presents a pure endoscopic approach to the pineal cyst in prone position with head extension ( the so called anticoncorde position) and some head rotation. The head is in gentle extension and rotated 30 degrees to the right shoulder and a surgeon sits at the patient's left shoulder, looking into the patient's occiput. Pineal cyst are often present on brain MRI imaging, but are rare
Management of Giant Vertebral Artery Aneurysms at the Skull Base
SUMMARY; Dr Frank Hsu and his Skull base surgery team present a case on the management of Giant vertebral Artery Aneurysms. Drs. Eric Nussbaum and James Ausman are discussants. See the step by step description of the logic behind the surgery and the options along the way. How would you manage this case? Excellent discussion of the molecular biology and anatomy associated with this approach to the
Roman BOSNJAK: Full endoscopic removal of subependymoma in the right ventricle with automated continuous aspiration device
This educational video presents a detailed surgical case of subependymoma 15 x 19 x 17 mm located in the right ventricle, utilizing the NICO brain suction device. The author has no conflict of interests.The procedure highlights the step-by-step approach to intraventricular tumor resection, emphasizing the importance of precise anatomical navigation and the use of advanced neurosurgical tools - an
Roman BOSNJAK: Endoport-guided endoscopic removal of intraventricular tumor using expandable PVC roll
The endoport is a cylindrical device introduced stereotactically through brain tissue to access and remove deep‑seated tumors within the brain and ventricular system under endoscopic visualization.It provides a stable surgical corridor and minimizes trauma to the surrounding brain tissue.Although many commercial endoports exist today, this 2012 video demonstrates my original expandable PVC roll co
Hemispherectomy for Intractable Seizures. Dr. Marcelo Bartuluchi; FLENI; Review of Natural History and Procedure;
SUMMARY: Dr. Marcelo Bartuluchi, from the Pediatric Service of FLENI in Buenos Aires, Argentina reviews the history of Hemispherectomy for patients with intractable seizures and the operative procedures. No one procedure is superior to others. He describes his technical approach in detail in this surgery in 115 patients. Excellent review of a large series experience from a internationally recogni
The Future of Neurosurgery and Medicine; James Ausman MD; Lenticulostriate arteries; Atherosclerosis Treatment; Macrophages and Aneurysm growth; Micron-vascular disease Treatment: What will Medicine be like in 2100? Lecture & Discussion; 5/5
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Lets Talk Series, #1: An Intergenerational Discussion on how to provide the best in healthcare to impoverished areas. Let''s Talk Series; #1;
SUMMARY: This is a wide ranging intergenerational discussion of the ethics of new technology and lack of accessibility in impoverished areas among the YNSS and an international group specialists in NeuroMedicine and Neuroscience. Many topics are covered from Evidence Based medicine, access to healthcare; differences between LMIC and HIC in publications, access to technology, personal achievement
A 6 minute summary of how to get the most out of SNI Digital™: 10 minute introduction to SNI Digital® and its features which will ave you time on learning what is new in Neurosurgery and what is practical to use as of February 2024.
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8ce3f2b7-5e65-4732-b4a3-09aef17da42d/?dl=1
How to build an inexpensive NeuroNavigation System for the OR from the Internet; New ergonomically designed hand instruments for surgeons. Moneer K Faraj, MD; Head of Neurosurgery. Baghdad, Iraq.: University of Baghdad; Iraq; lecture 29 min; Discussion 7 minutes; > 100 attendees; 18 countries; 5/5 rating.
Summary: Neurosurgery Series; Innovation in LMIC in developing a first rate, simple, cost effective, neuronavigation system from the web and modern ergonomically designed instruments for neurosurgery and other specialties. Outstanding; Lecture 29 min; 7 minutes discussion; 100 attendees; 18 countries; 5/5 rating.
How to establish a World-class Stereotactic and Functional program in a LMIC.: Hiba Abdulamir; Neurosurgeon; Lecture 23 min; Discussion 7 min; Rating 5/5; 100 attendees; 18 countries
SUMMARY: Developing Neurosurgery in LMIC 1/5 series; Dr. Abdulamir from Baghdad, Iraq describes the successful treatment of Movement and Spastic disorders with a Comprehensive Functional program of treatment. Parkinson's, sacral and vagal nerve stimulation; dorsal rhizotomy; pump infusion for pain; tremor, dystonia, Tourette's, chorea; and more. Excellent accomplishments in any country. (JIA)
Roman BOSNJAK: How I approach 3rd ventricle using an endoscopic transchoroidal route
Summary: Excellent video of Neuroendoscopic approach to the posterior third ventricle using the transchoroidal route. 6 minutes; Subtitles only, no verbal audio.
Roman BOSNJAK: Endonasal Endoscopic resection of Lateral Cavernous Sinus Adenoma with Dural Ring Resection and medicalization of Carotid Artery
SUMMARY: Dr. Roman Bosnjak, a world recognized expert in Neuroendoscopy describes his original approach to the endonasal endoscopic removal of a cavernous sinus adenoma in the lateral cavernous sinus compartment with proximal dural ring resection and ICA medialization. He shows his steps to removal of this tumor with closed caption comments on the case. (7 minutes). (JIA)More reading:BOŠNJAK
Intra operative Ultra sound in Neurosurgery; Neuro-oncology; Dr. Wameedth Matti;
SUMMARY: Dr. Matti of the Department of Neurosurgery in the Neuroscience Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, presents a variety of interesting cases from his large referral practice as Part 1 of his series on his surgical treatment of brain tumors; He discusses the value in intra-operative ultrasound as an operating aid. He discusses making practical decisions for complicated cases.
Surgical approaches to the Pineal Region; Samer Elbabaa
SUMMARY: Dr. Samer Elbabaa presents his experience with approaches to the pineal region using Endoscipic Assisted or Endoscopic Controlled approaches to microscopic surgery. Using the sitting position for the patient, which is uncomfortable for a single surgeon, he presents a variety of cases for the viewers to see. Dr. Ausman reviews the history of Pineal surgery from James Poppen in the 1920s a
Lower Cervical Spine Trauma; Dr. Nancy Epstein;
SUMMARY: Dr. Epstein reviews the relevant anatomy of the lower cervical spine, symptomatology and signs related to neurological level, the details of intra-operative monitoring, 3 column injuries, wedge fracture, split fracture, incomplete and compete burst fractures, and their management. She discusses the indications for 360 degree surgery. All done with case numerous examples; Jumped facets a
Corporate Medicine; Neurosurgery, Neuroanesthesia; Dr. Ramsis Ghaly
SUMMARY: Dr. Ramsis Ghaly, practicing Neurosurgeon, Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Specialist and Pain Management with boards in all specialties discusses the influence of Corporate Medicine on the patient, the healthcare team, and the neurosurgeon. He describes the present situation from his view after more than 35 years of practice. Ultimately the surgeon is responsible for all complications,
Training Neurosurgeons in Iraq of Dr. Al-Khafaji; personal experience
SUMMARY: Dr Al-Khafaji, President of the Iraqi Neurosurgery Board, describes the educational program for trainees in the 6 year program for Iraq. He also describes his education program in his hospital, The Neurosciences Teaching Hospital; Baghdad, Iraq; and future plans of the Board
Dr. Hugues Duffau; Future of Brain Surgery; Staged resections for low grade glioma; Principles of Surgery
SUMMARY: Dr. Hugues Duffau presents case based examples in his continuing lecture series on the use of Functional Pre- ,intra-, and post op neuropsychological assessments of brain functions with anatomical knowledge of white matter fiber tracts supplemented by imaging information to create a real time functional map of the patients functioning brain. He places an interest in the brain function bef
Hugues Duffau, MD, PhD Lecture series; How I Do It?; Future of Brain Surgery; Session # 2
SUMMARY: In this 2nd Lecture in his 9 session series on Professor Hugues Duffau on Brain Surgery of the Future, discusses Awake Functional-Guided Surgery; A masterclass on How I do it". He describes his operative set up, the intra-operative Neuropsychological Testing which is performed as he does the surgery. He uses no microscope, no subcortical coagulation. He is guided by his integrated knowled
Conversation with a Visionary In Science; Russell Blaylock, MD
SUMMARY: Dr. Ausman interviews Dr Russell Blaylock about his visionary discoveries shoutout his career. Before medical school he became interested in the biochemistry of Disease and was ahead of most at that time in understanding the role of biochemistry in disease. He learned on his own over the years meeting with scientists ion other disciplines and wrote about the toxicity of Fluoride, Aluminu
Understanding Cauda Equina Syndrome: Legal Implications and Malpractice Risks
This educational video delves into Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), focusing on its clinical presentation, diagnosis, and the critical timelines for intervention. It highlights the importance of timely recognition and management of CES to prevent devastating outcomes for patients, emphasizing the neurologic and functional implications of delayed treatment. Additionally, the video discusses the legal r
Interview with Dr. Samuel Chukwunonyerem Ohaegbulam, a Leading World Neurosurgeon from Nigeria;
SUMMARY: Dr. Ohaegbulam, is from Southern Nigeria, now in Enugu, and founder of the Memfys Multispecialty Hospital in that city. He grew up in Southern Nigeria and rode his bike to school that was distant from his home. He attended medical school in Cairo, Egypt graduated with exposure to Neurosurgery and had further training in the UK including the advanced Atkinson-Morely Hospital where he was e
Cancer: Causes, Metabolism, Viral Basis; New Treatments; Revolutionary Concepts; Russell Blaylock, MD
SUMMARY: Russell Blaylock, MD, presents his literature based investigations into the Cause of Cancer. Is cancer caused by Genetic changes-NO, Cellular damage-YES, Viruses-YES, Radiation-YES, and /or Chemotherapy-YES? If cancer is a genetic disease, how can the body have many cancers with different chromosomes that lead to common changes changes and to a fundamental uniform pathway to the formation
Management of Acoustic Neuroma; Anatomy, Molecular Biology; Clinical Judgment; UCIrvine Skull Base Surgery series; Frank Hsu, MD.
SUMMARY: Drs Frank Hsu-Neurosurgeon, Ed Kuan-Otolaryngologist-Anterior Skull Base, Dennis Malkkasian-Neurosurgeon, Molecular Biologist, and Aleander Himsted-Neurosurgeon-Resident from the University of California at Irvine Skull Base team present their approach to Acoustic Neuromas considering the anatomy, molecular biology and clinical judgment aspects of surgery. Anatomically, what is the corre
Olfactory Groove Meningiomas; Management: UCIrvine; Frank Hsu
SUMMARY: Dr. Frank Hsu and the UCIrvine Interdisciplinary Skull Base Surgery Group present their approach to Olfactory Groove meningiomas. (Drs. Hsu-neurosurgeon, Kuan-otolaryngologist, Malkasian-neurosurgeon-molecular biologist, Himsted -neurosurgeon-resident and others as consultants.) “Should the transnasal or intracranial approach be utilized?” Is discussed. How does the patient present to th
Cancer is a Metabolic Disease; Latent Virus Cause; Part #3 Russell Blaylock, MD
SUMMARY: In Part 3 of Dr. Blaylock’s presentation on Cancer is a Metabolic Disease, he discusses a concept not comply heard that latent viruses in stem cells are fundamental to the development of a cancer cell. These viruses like the Cytomegalic Virus, Herpes virus and other viruses which and internalized by a person from the air and environment. The virus then is taken by the blood stream and ent
Cancer is a Metabolic Disease: Part 2; Causes, inflammation, and paths to malignancy. Russell Blaylock, MD.
SUMMARY: CANCER IS A METABOLIC DISEASE: PART 2. CAUSES AND METABOLIC PATHWAYS TO CANCER AND MALIGNANCY Dr. Russell Blaylock describes the agents causing cancer. Agents include toxic metals as Aluminum, Flouride, Mercury, Pesticides, Microwave Radiation, anti-cancer agents, Radiation in all forms, traumatic injury to name a few. Each of these agents causes cellular damage to the CNS or body organs
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis(CVST) in Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of Literature; Khalif Abdifatah, MD. Kenya
SUMMARY: Dr. Khalif Abdifatah presents a challenging case of Cerebral Venous Sinus thrombosis in a woman in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. She presented with Seizures, a venous infarct, could not take heparin, and was deteriorating. What would you do depending upon what resources you have? This is an excellent presentation with lots of discussion covering the details of treatment of this disease
Neuroradiology Pitfalls; Skull base Disease; Noriko Salamon, MD, PhD
SUMMARY: Dr. Noriko Salamon reviews a series of cases of Skull base lesions from their radiographic appearance. These are well presented and Dr. Salamon points out the challenges in their appearance on Imaging. Excellent talk. 60 Minutes Best for Video.
1st Latin American Neurosurgery Grand Rounds; MCA Aneurysms; Surgery; Part 1; Surgery; Dr. Kléber Eduardo González Echiverria of Ecuador; Dr. Joham Choque-Velasquez; Organizer.
SUMMARY: This is the recording of the 1st Latin American International Grand Rounds with SNI Digital® and the Latin American Neurosurgeons exchanging their experiences with a world audience. This meeting was organized by Joham Choque-Velasquez, MD, PhD of Cuzco, Peru. The title of the presentations were “Management of Middle Cerebral Aneurysms: Microsurgery vs Interventional Neurosurgery.” The fi
Deep Brainstem Cavernous Malformations; How I do It. Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD
SUMMARY: Dr. Gary Steinberg describes how he treats deep brainstem cavernous malformations with Drs.Eric Nussbaum and James Ausman as Co-Discussants. Dr. Steinberg presents a series of cases of brainstem cavernous malformations that are in deep locations, which were formerly untreatable. Using meticulous surgical technique and detailed preplanning with MR imaging and tractography, and after choosi
Cancer is a Metabolic Disease; Part 1; Russell Blaylock, MD
SUMMARY: Dr. Russell Blaylock, interviewed by Dr. Ausman, describes the new direction the understanding of the causes of Cancer are taking. In the past, we believed that Cancer was a genetic disease, and so, the genetic composition of many cancers has been studied extensively. What was found was that there were wide variations in genetic abnormalities of cancers while one would expect that there
Dangers of Surgical Preps for the Patient; Complications of surgery; Nancy Epstein, MD.
SUMMARY: How would you like to have surgery and lose your hearing or vision as a result? Not good. How does that happen? Dr. Nancy Epstein describes how these complications can happen with the solutions used in preparing the patient for surgery. They act while you are doing surgery and the patients wake up blind or deaf. Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG), Hibiclens, and Chloraprep (i.e. CHG-based so
Autism Spectrum Disorders; Dr. Russell Blaylock Short Reports
SUMMARY: Dr. Russell Blaylock provides a short update in Autism Spectrum. Disorders, a disease now commonly seen in young children with no previous known causes. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr , Secretary of Health and Human Services has made a priority of solving this disease that affects 1/12 young children. Dr. Blaylock has studied this disease for over 20 years because of his interest in the biochemic
Dr. Abdul Hadi Al -Khalili Interview; Neuroscience Expert; Role Model
SUMMARY: Dr. Abdul Hadi Al-Khalili, who is an honored and highly recognized neurosurgeon. in the Middle East and around the world is interviewed by Dr. Ausman. Dr. Al Khalili describes his 50-year career in coming from a 6-generation family of Iraqi Medicine physicians overcoming multiple obstacles along the way, to graduating medical school in Baghdad, learning ophthalmology in the UK changing to
Education of Student, Resident and Young Neurosurgeon-2025; Dr. Richard Byrne
SUMMARY: Dr. RIch Byrne discusses the challenges faced by those in medical school, residency, and postgraduate training and in practice. In Medical school the application process for residency consumes hours and days of time applying to a large number of programs, travel expenses, interviewing either in person or by Zoom, or in some selection mode, and the match. What are the flaws in this process
Principles of Microneurosurgery; James Ausman, MD, PhD
SUMMARY: In an interview with Dr. Richard Byrne, Dr. Ausman reviews the principles of micro-neurosurgery, and implementing Operations Analysis theories to the performance of surgery with the goal to reducing the probability of error to zero. Dr. Ausman describes all the components of achieving excellent results from preplanning of the operation, research on each case, operating room organization a
AI and LLM ( Large Language Models) in Neurosurgery-2025; RIchard Byrne, MD
SUMMARY: Richard Byrne , MD From Mayo Clinic in Florida discusses the influence of AI and LLM on medicine in the future.AI will have a significant impact but in a longer time frame that we think. AI is math which deals with data and numbers. LLM (Large Language Models) are language based deals with words. AI is excellent in dealing with data. “Large Language Model (LLM) is an advanced AI trained o
Thalamic Tumors; Case Report and Review of Literature; Dr. Al-hassan Dasana Andani,
SUMMARY From the SubSaharan African Ground Rounds, Dr. Al-hassan Dasana Andani, a resident neurosurgeon in the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Accra, Ghana, makes a wonderful presentation of a challenging case they saw in their Department of Neurosurgery of a patient with a multi-cystic thalamic mass in a deteriorating young patient. What should be done. Dr. Andani reviews the details of the p
Diagnostic and Management Challenges of Prolactinomas; Dr. Marvin Bergsneider; SubSaharan African Grand Rounds
SUMMARY Dr. Marvin Bergsneider, who Co-Head of the Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery Section of Neurosurgery at UCLA discusses Pituitary tumors. For those of us who have forgotten pituitary physiology, all the 8 hormones related to the pituitary, come from control centers in the hypothalamus around the third ventricle. For the posterior pituitary, there are direct neural connections from the hypoth
1st Latin American Grand Rounds-Part 2 Endovascular Treatment MCA Aneurysms; Dr. Giancarlo Saal Zapata MD; Johan Choque Velasquez MD, PhD., Organizer
SUMMARY: This is the recording of the 1st Latin American International Grand Rounds with SNI Digital® and the Latin American Neurosurgeons exchanging their experiences with a world audience. This meeting was organized by Joham Choque-Velasquez, MD, PhD of Cuzco, Peru. The title of the presentations were “Management of Middle Cerebral Aneurysms: Microsurgery vs Interventional Neurosurgery.”The firs
"Let's Talk": Women in Neurosurgery; Part 2; Glasgow Neuro
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"Let's Talk"; Women in Neurosurgery; Part 1; Glasgow Neuro
SUMMARY: Parts 1 & 2. “Let’s Talk” Discussion on the topic of “Women in Neurosurgery”. In a wide-ranging discussion with a panel of women and men neurosurgeons, the challenges faced by women (and men) choosing neurosurgery as a career are discussed. Drs. Nancy Epstein, Kathrin Whitehouse, Saqiba Jadoon, Eric and Leslie Nussbaum and James Ausman, provide their perspectives on a number
How we do it: Treatment of Clival Chordoma and giant Anterior and Middle Fossa Meningiomas; UC Irvine Skull Base team Surgery
SUMMARY: Management of Clival Chordoma and giant Anterior and Middle Fossa Meningiomas: How we do it. From UC Irvine Skull Base Surgery Team; Frank Hsu, Edward Kuan, Dennis Malkasian; Alexander Himstead. CHORDOMA: history and examination; outstanding imaging, preoperative planning; Anatomical Diagrams, Choosing best approach to eliminate complications, endoscopy, microsurgery techniques, when
Skull Base Surgery: Present and Future; Drs. Frank Hsu, Edward Kuan, Dennis Malkasian, Alexander Himstead. University of California, Irvine.
SUMMARY: Drs Frank Hsu, Head of Neurosurgery at UC Irvine; Edward Kuan Professor of Otolaryngology and Co-director of the Comprehensive Skull Base program; Dennis Malkasian, Neurosurgeon, Molecular Biologist, and Anatomist, and Alexander Himstead, PGY 4 in Neurosurgery, moderated by Dr. Ausman, have an intergenerational discussion on the Present and Future of Skull Base surgery. The panel’s a
Omniwar; Part 1; Dr. David Hughes; Technocracy; the New Authoritarian Government;
SUMMARY: WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE?AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. DAVID HUGHES ON WW III, OR OMNIWAR, -A FIGHT OF CENTRAL CONTROL VS INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY. WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU. PART 1 SUMMARY Part 1: At the time of the 1930s there was the Great Economic Depression and the rise of Naziism in Germany and Communism in the Soviet Union. In the 1930s, the “elitest” segment of the population,
Management of Giant Pituitary Tumors; Professor C. Ndubuisi ; Enugu Nigeria; Sub Saharan African Grand Rounds
SUMMARY: Professor Chika Ndubuisi, Acting Head of Neurosurgery at Memfys Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria explains his groups experience with the management of Giant pituitary tumors (Ademonas) at his hospital. There are difficulties in some of the transmission but his message comes across on how to handle these cases. An active discussion follows that is informative. 41 minutes. Ok for video but s
Management of Giant Brain Tumors; Dr. Eric Nussbaum
SUMMARY: At the 17th Monthly SubSaharan International Neurosurgery Grand Rounds meeting, the subject of the Management of Giant Brain tumors was discussed. These tumors are seen all over the world, usually related to people seeking medical care late in the disease. Dr. Eric Nussbaum, who has treated a number of these patents from outside the USA describes his experience with a patient who had a Gi
Richard Ellenbogen, MD; Neurosurgeon, Life and Interview
SUMMARY. Another interview with a successful Neurosurgeon-scientist you would never see or hear elsewhere. Dr Richard Ellenbogen is interviewed by Dr. James Ausman about how he got into Medicine, Neurosurgery, his time as Chair at Walter Reed Hospital, in the armed services. He now is Head of a large successful Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Washington, Seattle, that is highl
Pain Management Strategies; Ramsis Ghaly, MD and Mabel Banson
SUMMARY: Dr. Ramsis Ghaly, with Board certification as a Neurosurgeon, Anesthesiologist; Critical Care Specialist and Pain Medicine Specialist presents a complicated case of a woman who had multiple spine operations and cervical and lumbar fusions for back pain without relief. She became addicted to drugs for the pain. When she was seen by Dr. Ghaly he stopped her drugs, used spinal cord stimulati
How we built a Neuroscience and Stroke Center in Punjab Pakistan; Drs. Asif Bashir, Qasim Bashir; and Ghaus Malik
SUMMARY: Drs Asif and Qasim Bashir with the mentoring of Dr Ghaus Malik, describe how they built a First Rate Stroke Center and Neuroscience Center in Punjab, Pakistan for 160 million people. Combining the needs of of the private sector with those of the large public population and using government and private funds, they have developed a leading practice, research and educational progra
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