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March 26, 2025

BSB Beyond The Headlines
Temporal Lobe Examination

Next up on our lobe-specific examination videos series is on Temporal Lobe Examination. Click below to watch.

Deep Dive
Cauda Equina Syndrome

The article provides a comprehensive review of cauda equina syndrome (CES), covering its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies. It highlights the rarity of CES, the difficulties in early recognition due to its variable symptoms, and the critical role of timely surgical decompression to prevent permanent neurological deficits. The review also explores various classification systems, patient-centered outcome measures, and legal implications faced by physicians when diagnoses are delayed. But with ongoing debate about the optimal timing of surgery and discrepancies between physician and patient priorities, what does the evidence suggest is the most effective approach for managing CES?

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Your Neuro Take
Diagnostic Doctor 🩺

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Brain, Spine & Beyond | #meded #spine #passneurosurgery

What is likely diagnosis? (comment with your answers) 1- Primary CNS lymphoma 2- Metastasis 3- GBM What are the molecular markers to look for such…

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Neuro Nuggets
Skull Base

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Neuro Calendar
INBC

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European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Looking for the latest updates in Vascular Neurosurgery? Click below to join European Association of Neurosurgical Societies on their 12th annual meeting.

Frontiers in Innovation and Market
KCL NeuroLab

​King's College London's NeuroLab has unveiled a cutting-edge neurosurgical training programme designed to provide hands-on human tissue dissection education and skills training for neurosurgical trainees. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical surgical execution, covering aspects from patient positioning to the use of advanced imaging technologies. With sessions planned from December 2024 to July 2025, this programme promises to elevate the standards of neurosurgical education.

King's Neurolab launches new neurosurgical training programme

King’s NeuroLab (KNL) aims to inspire neurosurgical trainees to fulfil their clinical and academic potential by delivering regular hands-on human tissue dissection education and skills training.

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-neurolab-launches-new-neurosurgical-training-programme

Beyond
Planning

If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail highlights how lack of clear goals and strategic planning can derail business success, no matter how good the idea is. Discover practical tips on creating actionable plans that turn visions into reality and avoid common pitfalls entrepreneurs face — read more to stay ahead!

If You Fail To Plan, You Plan To Fail

Not having a plan in place can result in many adverse outcomes in your personal and professional life. When you fail to plan, you are essentially planning to fail. Some business owners write plans and then file them to collect dust. Avoid being one of them. Why Plan? Planning helps you achieve your goals. The […]

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