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Cerebral Atherosclerosis: Hardening of the Arteries of the Brain

Dr. Tanya Turan discusses a clinical trial that is researching for answers to why some people develop hardening of the arteries inside the brain instead of other areas of the body. She also reviews qualifications for candidates that are interested in participating in this study.

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Dr. Tanya Turan reviews this pilot study using an MRI scan to learn more about hardening of the arteries of the blood vessels in the brain. Through determining what the hardened particles in the brain are made of, this study could allow detection of increased risks of potential future stokes.

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Dr. Tanya Turan’s clinical trial compares two different treatment options for stroke patients as a result of intercrainial stenosis or hardening of the arteries in the brain.

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Dr. Ellegala is the leader of an international outreach program in Tanzania, Africa. In this podcast he reviews how he became involved in international outreach, and organized Madaktari Africa. This non-profit program breaks the cycle of dependency of locals and mission/outreach programs. It has grown to include 8 American Universities, 2 European Universities and 3 regions in South Africa.

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Neurosurgeon Dr. Bruce Frankel talks about tumors of the spine, noting that they most commonly arise from the spread of other primary cancers. He identifies the role of a neurosurgeon in treatment and management of pain for patients with spine tumors.

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Dr. Edward Jauch explains the use of medically induced hypothermia for emergency treatment after cardio-pulmonary arrest. This technique is used to lessen injury to the brain in the face of insufficient oxygen delivery from the heart.

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New research suggests that older individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been hospitalized with severe low blood sugar levels seem to have a greater risk of developing dementia. Experts reviewing research findings debate the cause and effect of the link between dementia and low blood sugar.

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Dr. Raymond Turner, a neurosurgeon, discusses hemorrhagic stroke, which involves bleeding in the brain. He identifies presenting symptoms associated with bleeding from a ruptured aneurysm or abnormal vessel and overviews therapeutic options. Dr. Turner lays out the process of care for surgically treatable cases.

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Dr. Bruce Frankel explains minimally invasive approaches to diseases of the spine, both degenerative and oncological. He elaborates on treatment of osteoporotic spine fractures and describes advancements in available care, focusing on vertebroplasty.

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Neurosurgeon Dr. Raymond Turner focuses in this podcast on ischemic strokes, which are the predominant cause of disability in the United States. He elucidates multiple factors contributing to the high rate of strokes in the South Carolina area. Dr. Turner emphasizes the importance of timely treatment of stroke in order to prevent long-term damage to the patient.

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Dr. Gary Aston-Jones is Professor of Neuroscience, the Director of the Center of Neuroscience and holds the Murray Chair of Excellence in Neuroscience at MUSC. He discusses the Centers of Excellence and specifically the Center of Cognitive Neuroscience. His research focuses on attention and addiction disorders and how the function of the locus ceruleus area of the brain affects these disorders.

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In this podcast emergency medicine specialist Dr. Edward Jauch discusses early detection and emergency treatment of stroke. He stresses the importance of seeking early care for stroke and points to pivotal components of the medical evaluation. Dr. Jauch comments on prognosis for stroke patients and discusses the issue of post-stroke depression.

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In this podcast neurosurgeon Dr. Raymond Turner discusses arteriovenous malformations, both how they occur and why they can be detrimental to healthy brain function. He notes that an arteriovenous malformation may by asymptomatic but provides information on treatment options for necessary and appropriate cases.

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Detailed information on endovascular coiling, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the brain, and illustrations of the coiling and clipping procedures

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In this otolaryngology podcast Dr. Ted Meyer, a specialist in neurotology, provides an overview of facial paralysis. He describes the evaluative process for patients presenting with facial paralysis or weakness. Dr. Meyer focuses on Bell’s Palsy, elaborating on associated symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

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Dr. Angela Hays, a critical care neurologist, talks about traumatic brain injury, including common causes as well as presenting symptoms. She distinguishes between criteria of moderate versus severe head injury, focusing on loss of consciousness and anterograde amnesia, or the inability to create new memories. In this neurology podcast, Dr. Hays indicates warning signs that a head injury involves intracranial bleeding.

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Critical care neurologist Dr. Angela Hays discusses long term consequences of traumatic brain injury, including effects on memory, taste and olfaction, as well as personality. She notes that long term effects vary among individuals. In this neurology podcast, Dr. Hays also talks about development of seizures in some patients.

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Dr. Angela Hays, a neurologist specializing in the care of high severity neurological injury or illness, explains the difference between two types of stroke – hemorrhagic and thrombotic, or ischemic – focusing on the hemorrhagic variation. She indicates high blood pressure as a major risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke and also mentions other risk factors, including diabetes, smoking, excessive alcohol use, and substances that artificially raise blood pressure. Dr. Hays concludes this ne ...

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Dr. Angela Hays, a neurologist specializing in the care of high severity neurological injury or illness, provides an overview of how physicians respond to stroke. She explains the process of determining the stroke type – hemorrhagic versus ischemic. She emphasizes the importance of treatment as quickly after stroke as possible to increase treatment options and thus improve the likelihood of recovery. Dr. Hays concludes this neurology podcast by describing relatively new devices utilized f ...

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Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about chronic draining ear, explaining common causes of this condition. He goes over the evaluation process for a patient presenting with chronic draining ears. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer touches on the phenomenon of spinal fluid leaking into the middle ear, which he identifies as a very significant and potentially serious medical issue that requires surgery and may lead to meningitis.

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