Congress Of Neurological Surgeons Journal Club Podcasts

June 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: MRI/MRA Versus Catheter Angiography for Annual Follow-up of Pediatric Moyamoya Patients: a Cost Outcomes AnalysisTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/06000/Magnetic_Resonance_Imaging_Angiography_Versus.17.aspxAuthor: Edward R. SmithGuest Faculty: Cormac O. MaherResident Pl…

What does "neurotech justice" -- a term encompassing the ethical and equitable development of and access to neurotechnologies -- mean for neurosurgical practice? In this multidisciplinary episode, we explore this question in-depth with Dr. Farahany and Dr. Deka, along with discussing the ethical and social implications of emerging neurotechnologies…

This guideline was developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and reviewed for evidence-based integrity and endorsed by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. This podcast focuses on the surgical management of ICH and how evidence has evolved as well as future research n…

May 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Onyx versus Particles for Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization in Chronic Subdural HematomaTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/05000/Onyx_Versus_Particles_for_Middle_Meningeal_Artery.10.aspxAuthor: Pascal JabbourGuest Faculty: Phillipp TausskyResident Planner: Alexander Su…

Title: Disparities in Neurosurgical CareGuest faculty: Tiffany R. Hodges, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

The CNS supports an infrastructure, including robust, methodological processes to produce high-quality practice parameters that are based on a combination of the best available information and expert opinion in the absence of higher quality evidence used to develop Guidelines.J. Bradley Elder, MDMohamad Bydon, MDAnand Veeravagu, MDRushikesh S. Josh…

April 2023 Journal Club PodcastOn-call Junior Neurosurgery Residents Spend 9 Hours of Their On-call Shift Actively Using the Electronic Health RecordTo read journal article:https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/04000/On_Call_Junior_Neurosurgery_Residents_Spend_9.25.aspxAuthor: Anthony DiGiorgioGuest faculty: Theresa WilliamsonResident…

In this episode, moderator Dr. Amir Vokshoor, MD and special guest Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, MD discuss Empathy in Neurosurgery, covering topics such as connecting with and listening to patient concerns, physician burnout and habits for recharging mentally.By Congress of Neurological Surgeons

March 2023 Journal Club PodcastTesting The Impact Of Protocolized Care Of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Without Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: The ICE ProtocolTo read journal article:https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/03000/Testing_the_Impact_of_Protocolized_Care_of.5.aspxAuthor: Randall ChesnutGuest faculty: Stephen Fi…

Title: Neuromodulation vs. Revision Spine SurgeryGuest faculty: Jason M. Schwalb, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Since the previous clinical practice guidelines were published in 2014, there have been several studies published that address the topic of repeat cytoreductive surgery and provide additional guidance in treatment strategies for patients with recurrent GBM. To evaluate the role of repeat surgery in these patients, this review examines the up-to-dat…

February 2023 Journal Club PodcastThe Evolution of Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Olfactory Groove MeningiomasTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/Fulltext/2023/02000/The_Evolution_of_Endoscopic_Endonasal_Approach_for.2.aspxLead Author: Paul GardnerGuest faculty: Gabriel ZadaModerator: Rafael VegaResident Planner: Hayd…

January 2023 Journal Club PodcastFunctional Reorganization of the Mesial Frontal Premotor Cortex in Patients with Supplementary Motor Area SeizuresTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/01000/Functional_Reorganization_of_the_Mesial_Frontal.21.aspxLead Author: Jennifer HongGuest faculty: Jamie Van GompelMode…

Title: Radiosurgery versus Surgical Resection for Meningiomas and SchwannomasGuest faculty: Maryam Rahman, MD, MSModerators: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

In this episode, moderator Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD and special guest Dr. Nicholas Bambakidis, MD discuss Bridging Generational Gaps in Neurosurgery, covering topics such as mentorship, residency programs and connecting with new generational attitudes.By Congress of Neurological Surgeons

December 2022 Journal Club PodcastConcurrent Administration of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Stereotactic Radiosurgery is Well Tolerated in Patients with Melanoma Brain Metastases: An International Multicenter Study of 203 PatientsTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/12000/Concurrent_Administration_of_…

As a leader in education and innovation, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) recognizes high-quality, evidence-based guidelines as a critical tool to confront a rapidly changing health care environment. The CNS supports an infrastructure, including robust, methodological processes to produce high-quality evidence-based clinical practice gui…

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurocritical Care Society present this joint podcast on Management of Intracranial Pressure. Listeners will learn bedside approaches to the management of elevated intracranial pressure with emphasis on the practical implementation of tiered therapies.Moderator: Ryan KitagawaGuest faculty: Ebonye Green…

November 2022 Journal Club PodcastVenous Sinus Stenting for Low Pressure Gradient Stenoses in Idiopathic Intracranial HypertensionTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/11000/Venous_Sinus_Stenting_for_Low_Pressure_Gradient.10.aspxAuthors: P. Roc Chen, MDGuest Faculty: Waleed Brinjikji, MDModerator: Haydn Ho…

Guest faculty: D. Ryan Ormond, MD PhD FACSModerators: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Title: Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Modifying the Perception of Pain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to PsychosurgeryFaculty: Shabbar Danish and Eleshia MorrisonModerator: Jeffrey RaskinBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

October 2022 Journal Club PodcastNeuro-Pharmacological Study of Posaconazole for Glioblastoma: A Phase 0 Clinical Trial ProtocolTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/10000/Neuropharmacological_Study_of_Posaconazole_for.19.aspxAuthor: Alireza Mansouri, MDGuest Faculty: Ganesh Rao, MDModerator: Jeffrey I. Tr…

Title: Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Procedural Management of Cancer PainFaculty: Ashwin Viswanathan and William RosenbergModerator: Jeffrey RaskinBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

The topics addressed in this guideline include: preoperative evaluation, primary treatment, treatment options for residual tumors after surgery, and postoperative patient management. For preoperative patient evaluation, the Task Force focused on preoperative imaging, preoperative laboratory evaluation, and preoperative ophthalmologic evaluation. Fo…

September 2022 Journal Club PodcastNeurosurgical Complications: Forgive and RememberTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/09000/Neurosurgical_Complications__Forgive_and_Remember.22.aspxAuthors: Jacques J. Morcos, MD FRCSGuest Faculty: Paul J. Camarata, MDModerator: Joseph S. Domino, MD MPHCommittee Co-chai…

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurocritical Care Society present this joint podcast on Complication Management in TBI. This episode will be a dialogue of the different complications as well as the medical management of these issues. The topics will range from blood thinners in traumatic brain injury to the medical management of cere…

Title: Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Management of Facial PainFaculty: Nicholas Boulis and Samer NarouzeModerator: Nicholas Au YongBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Guest faculty: Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MSHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD, PhDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

August 2022 Journal Club PodcastMachine Learning–based Analysis and Prediction of Unplanned 30-Day Readmissions after Pituitary Adenoma Resection: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study with External ValidationTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/08000/Machine_Learning_Based_Analysis_and_Prediction_of.…

The objectives of these guidelines are to establish the best evidence-based management of VSs, including initial otologic evaluation, imaging diagnosis, use of surgical techniques, assessment of tumor pathology, and the administration of radiation therapy. Because management of these tumors remains imperfect, it was also recommended that informatio…

July 2022 Journal Club PodcastMoral Distress and Moral Injury Among Attending Neurosurgeons: A National SurveyTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/07000/Moral_Distress_and_Moral_Injury_Among_Attending.5.aspxAuthor: Martina Stippler, MDGuest Faculty: Lola B. Chambless, MDModerator: Lekhaj C. Daggubati, MDC…

Moderator: Sharona Ben-HaimFaculty: Mark Wallace & Fadel ZeidanBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Opioid Prescribing in the Perioperative PeriodModerator: Yeshar EshraghiFaculty: Traci SpeedBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

As a leader in education and innovation, the CNS recognizes high-quality, evidence-based guidelines as a critical tool to confront a rapidly changing health care environment. The CNS supports an infrastructure, including robust, methodological processes to produce high-quality evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.J. Bradley Elder, MDDaniel J…

In this episode we will be joined by Dr. Kelly Foote, an expert in the field of neuromodulation, to discuss the pros and cons of using GPI versus STN as targets for deep brain stimulation for parkinson’s disease and discuss the various controversies around the topic. Guest faculty: Kelly D. Foote, MDCo-hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD…

Title: Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Biology of PainModerator: Jeffrey RaskinFaculty: Mary HeinricherBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

CNS is committed to maintaining the infrastructure to develop and disseminate high quality clinical practice guidelines to help clinicians confront a rapidly changing healthcare environment and improve patient outcomes.J. Bradley Elder, MDBrian L. Hoh, MD, MBASravanthi Koduri, MDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

June 2022 Journal Club PodcastSafety and Efficacy of the Off-Label Use of Pipeline Embolization Device Based n the 2018 Food and Drug Administration-Approved Indications for Intracranial Aneurysms: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study To read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/06000/Safety_and_Efficacy_of…

Title: Joint CNS NANS Podcast: Patient Selection for Minimally Invasive and Open Spinal Surgery for Spinal StenosisModerator: Nicholas Au YongFaculty: Brian A. Kim and Michael Y. WangBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Reoperation vs. NeuromodulationThis podcast will explore second spine surgery patient vs neuromodulation. Guest Panelists: Rany Abdallah and Steven FalowskiModerator: Yashar EshraghiBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Joint CNS-NANS Podcast: Factors When Considering Back Pain Patients for Interventional Pain, Neuromodulation or Spinal Surgery This podcast will explore consideration when evaluating backpain patients for spinal surgery or interventional pain procedures. We will focus particularly on the nuances when evaluating patients and ways to enhance collabor…

May 2022 Journal Club PodcastFractionated Proton Beam Radiation Therapy and Hearing Preservation for Vestibular Schwannoma: Preliminary Analysis of a Prospective Phase 2 Clinical TrialTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/05000/Fractionated_Proton_Radiation_Therapy_and_Hearing.3.aspxAuthor: Helen Shih, MD,…

In 2014, guidelines for the management of progressive glioblastoma and the role of targeted therapies were published. We now present the updated set of data and studies regarding targeted therapies as well as immunotherapy with and without targeted therapies. We present a systematic review and evidence-based practice guideline to help practicing ph…

During the past 20 years, the brain trauma community’s approach to guideline development has evolved as the science and application of evidence-based medicine has advanced. This new iteration of the guidelines reflects the most current methodologic standards and establishes more rigorous procedures for future work. As a result, the guidelines inclu…

In this episode we will be joined by our expert guest Dr. Shabbar Danish to discuss the growing role of stereotactic laser ablation in treating brain tumors. We will explore which tumors are good candidates for laser ablation, which should be resected via craniotomy and where equipoise exists such that the surgical approach would vary depending on …

April 2022 Journal Club PodcastTractography-based surgical targeting for thalamic deep brain stimulation: a comparison of probabilistic versus deterministic fiber tracking of the dentato-rubro-thalamic tractAuthor: Gordon H. Baltuch, MD, PhDFaculty: Doris D. Wang, MD, PhDResident Planner: Joseph S. Domino, MD, MPHModerator: Rafael Vega, MD, PhD…

This podcast will discuss the indications, pitfalls and limitations of utilization of flow diversion for treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Dr. Elad Levy will provide the pros and cons of utilizing this therapy and controversies surrounding this topic.Guest Faculty: Elad I. Levy, MDCo-hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD, PhD…

March 2022 Journal Club PodcastSystematic Analysis of Publication Bias in Neurosurgery Meta-AnalysesAuthor: Minh-Son To, MD, PhDFaculty: Jay Riva-Cambrin, MD, MSc, FRCS(C)Resident Planner: Han Yan, MDModerator: Rafael Vega, MD, PhDBy Congress of Neurological Surgeons

This clinical guideline was created to improve patient care by outlining the appropriate information gathering and decision-making processes involved in the treatment of patients with perioperative spinal disease. The purpose of this work is to systematically review the literature to form evidence-based guidelines regarding the relationship between…

February 2022 Journal Club PodcastBlood biomarkers and structural imaging correlations post traumatic brain injury: A systematic reviewTo read the journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2022/02000/Blood_Biomarkers_and_Structural_Imaging.3.aspxModerator: Rafael A. Vega, MD, PhDAuthors: Daniel P. Whitehouse, MBChB and Virgini…