Latest News from: American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

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Released: 4-May-2015 9:05 AM EDT
AANS Statement on Dr. Benjamin S. Carson’s Candidacy for President of the United States
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

“While the American Association of Neurological Surgeons does not endorse political candidates, we are nevertheless excited that one of our members seeks to contribute to our society by making this courageous leap into the political fray.

2-May-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Oncolytic Virus and the Treatment of Glioma
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Donald O. Quest Basic Science Award, Kushal Shah, MD, presented his research, Targeting Ezh2+ Cells with an Oncolytic Virus in Treatment of Glioma.

2-May-2015 1:40 PM EDT
Anti-CD47 Treatment Shows Promise in Fight Against Glioblastoma Multiforme
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Award, Michael Zhang, presented his research, M1 Macrophages Demonstrate a Superior Phagocytic Response Against Glioblastoma Multiforme Following Anti-CD47 Treatment.

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
All-Star Speakers Slated for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ Opening Ceremonies
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

All-star Speakers Slated for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ Opening Ceremonies: Peyton Manning and Bill Walton to Open the 2015 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in May.

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s Secretary
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, will serve as the 2015-2016 Secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the organization announced during the 83rd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting,

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FAANS, As Organization’s Vice President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FAANS, will serve as the 2015-2016 Vice President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the organization announced during the 83rd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, May 2-6, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Frederick A. Boop, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s President-Elect
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Frederick A. Boop, MD, FAANS, has been named President-Elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FAANS, President for 2015-2016
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has named Texas-based neurosurgeon H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FAANS, as its 2015-2016 president.

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, Immediate Past President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has named Pennsylvania-based neurosurgeon Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, as its 2015-2016 Immediate Past President.

Released: 30-Apr-2015 12:00 PM EDT
Charles Krauthammer, Jonathan Turley, Spencer Wells and Sally Satel to Speak at the 2015 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Charles Krauthammer, Jonathan Turley, Spencer Wells and Sally Satel to Speak at the 2015 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting

Released: 3-Mar-2015 11:00 AM EST
Coalition Representing 450,000 Physicians Endorse Legislation to Repeal Medicare Payment Board
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The Physician IPAB Repeal Coalition applauds the introduction of the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act.

Released: 15-Sep-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Registry Launched By American Assoc. of Neurological Surgeons and American Soc. for Radiation Oncology
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The AANS and ASTRO are launching a national registry for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments, which will define national patterns of care in radiosurgery to improve health care outcomes, support informed decision making and potentially lower the cost-of-care delivery to patients.

Released: 30-Jul-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Institute of Medicine Unveils Report on the Future of Graduate Medical Education
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

In response to the Institute of Medicine's report on the current graduate medical education system, "Graduate Medical Education That Meets the Nation’s Health Needs," the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons present concerns regarding the looming shortage of neurosurgeons in the United States.

Released: 25-Jul-2014 9:00 AM EDT
The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Announces the Recipients of the 2014-2015 Post-Residency Clinical Fellowship Grant Program
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The NREF has reached agreements with DePuy Synthes Spine and Medtronic who will provide funding in support of the foundation’s post-residency, clinical fellowship grant program, and the programs that have been awarded fellowship grants for the 2014-2015 academic year are announced.

26-Jun-2014 5:00 PM EDT
Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine Publishes Update on Guidelines Covering Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine announces the publication of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves’ updated guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine.

Released: 24-Jun-2014 10:30 AM EDT
Neurosurgeons Unveil Choosing Wisely® List, Identifying Five Unnecessary Tests or Procedures
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons have released a list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary, in neurosurgery. As part of Choosing Wisely®, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation, the list encourages physician and patient conversations about treatment options by identifying five targeted, evidence-based recommendations.

16-May-2014 7:30 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Partners with Brainlab on Implementing a Radiosurgery Patient Registry
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The leader of organized neurosurgery, AANS, its affiliate NREF and industry-leader Brainlab collaborate to build a comprehensive data bank for SRS treatments.

20-Mar-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Study Explores Reasons for Pain after “Successful” Spinal Surgery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Researchers will present findings at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting on the study that sheds light on the basis of neuropathic pain that persists after apparently successful surgery.

20-Mar-2014 4:00 PM EDT
IV Acetaminophen Shown Safe, Effective Managing Pain in Craniotomy Patients
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Researchers will present findings of a study testing a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of IV acetaminophen in post-craniotomy patients at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.



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