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Featured Article
Steps to Safely Decontaminate Electronic Equipment
Sheila Dunn, D.A.
Sometimes, in the course of use, equipment is contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM). When this occurs, the equipment must be decontaminated.
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News
Anesthesia and Alzheimer's
In studies of human brain cells, the widely-used anesthetic desflurane does not contribute to increased production of amyloid-beta protein; however, when combined with low oxygen conditions, it can ...
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Studies Show Brain Pacemaker Helps Depression, OCD
Two of the largest and longest studies so far show a "brain pacemaker" can effectively treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), researchers said on ...
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Higher Wealth Linked to Lower Stroke Risk from Age 50 to 64
Higher wealth is linked with a lower risk of stroke in Americans between the ages of 50 and 64, but does not predict strokes in those over age 65, researchers reported in Stroke: Journal of the ...
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New 3-D Ultrasound Could Improve Stroke Diagnosis, Care
DURHAM, N.C. – Using 3-D ultrasound technology they designed, Duke University bioengineers can compensate for the thickness and unevenness of the skull to see in real-time the arteries within the ...
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Aerobic Exercise May Shield Aging Brain
Keeping the heart fit with aerobic exercise may also boost older adults' brainpower, a research review ...
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Chronic Exposure to Solvents Disturbs Brain's Wiring
Long-term exposure to solvents in products such as paints and dry cleaning agents may cause disturbances in the brain's wiring, researchers ...
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Migraine Increases Risk of Severe Skin Sensitivity and Pain
ST. PAUL, Minn. – People with migraine are more likely to experience exacerbated skin sensitivity or pain after non-painful daily activities such as rubbing one’s head, combing one’s hair and wearing ...
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Survey Offers First-Ever Look at Treatment Practices for Nonepileptic Seizures
A new nationwide clinician survey provides the first comprehensive look at what is community care or ‘treatment as usual’ for nonepileptic seizures (NES), laying the groundwork for clinical trials ...
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Improving Quality of Life for Brain Tumour Patients
A new neuroimaging study at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital at McGill University aims to ensure the highest quality of life for patients by assessing their cognitive skills before, ...
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Study Confirms Parkinson's-Pesticides Link
Results of a family-based, "case-control" study support a relationship between exposure to pesticides and the development of Parkinson's disease ...
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New Products
Stealthmerge™ Image Registration Software
Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies
Using advanced 3D matching algorithms developed by Medtronic SNT exclusively for the Stealthstation, Stealthmerge automatically merges image sets from a variety of modalities such as CT, MR and PET, regardless of acquisition orientation. Stealthmerge even correlates partial or slab data sets, eliminating the requirement to scan tissue outside the targeted area, resulting in reduced time spent in radiology. Stealthmerge also provides the ability preview the resulting merged data sets with its unique visualization tools.
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Featured Products
The Celsius Control™ System - Innercool Therapies
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Protektor™ - Xltek
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PoleStar® iMRI Navigation Suite - Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies
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Neuronet® Neurophysiological Monitoring System - Computational Diagnostics, Inc.
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Product Showcase
Thru-The-Lens Headlight/Video Camera System
BFW, Inc.
Our camera is custom engineered for use with our surgical headlight – not a refitted endoscopic or pre-built surveillance camera. This is how we offer incomparable single-chip image quality. With DV (IEEE 1394), S-VHS and BNC capability, our system offers an extended depth of focus. The image remains in focus regardless of inward or outward movement from the field of surgery.
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Journal Updates
What is New in Autism?
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Altered Bioreactivity and Limited Osteoconductivity of Calcium Sulfate–Based Bone Cements in the Osteoporotic Rat Spine
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Mental Practice-Based Rehabilitation Training to Improve Arm Function and Daily Activity Performance in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Spatial Distribution of White-Matter Hyperintensities in Alzheimer Disease, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, and Healthy Aging
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The Changing Face of Neural Stem Cell Therapy in Neurologic Diseases
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White Matter Functional Connectivity as an Additional Landmark for Dominant Temporal Lobectomy
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Events
American Society of Neuroradiology - 46th Annual Meeting
June 1 - 5, 2008
New Orleans, Louisiana (Morial Convention Center)
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