Remembering Takanori Fukushima
We in Duke Neurosurgery are saddened by the news of the death of Takanori Fukushima, MD, a consulting professor of neurosurgery at Duke University since 19
Duke Team Reaches Milestone for LITT Procedures
Today, Peter Fecci, MD, PhD, and the Duke Neurosurgery team were celebrated for hitting the 200-case milestone for laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) cases.
Duke Researchers Publish Protocol for Processing Human Spinal Cord Tumors
Duke researchers have published a novel protocol for collecting and processing human spinal cord tumors during spine surgery for single-cell studies.
Study Identifies Duke Researchers as Top Cited in Past 20 Years for Immunotherapy for Glioma
A new study of advancements in immunotherapy for glioma analyzed the 100 most cited papers of the past 20 years and concluded that Duke researchers had made the biggest impact in the field.
Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis Recognizes World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is a day for education and awareness surrounding cancer and its prevention, detection, and treatment.
Duke Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Conducting First-In-Human Studies of Cell Transplantation for Epilepsy
A groundbreaking clinical trial is taking a new approach to treat seizures: brain cell transplantation.
Survey Finds Link Between Drug/Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Certain Childhood Cancers
The findings come at a time when cannabis use is on the rise to ease morning sickness and nausea
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Duke Researchers Train AI to Measure Tumor Volume After LITT
While laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is increasingly used to treat brain tumors, it is sometimes associated with cerebral swelling and temporarily worsened symptoms.
Gender may be a prognostic factor in survival and clinical outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for spine metastases
Gender may be a prognostic factor in survival and clinical outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for spine metastases, a new retrospective review by Duke researchers finds.