Neurosurgery at the crossroads: leadership role of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons

1979 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald F. Dohn
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Long Range ◽  
American Association ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
Long Range Planning ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) reviews the formative history of the major neurosurgical societies, together with their agreement to consolidate their efforts in the joint AANS. As a united group, the Association has been effective in carrying out relations with other professional organizations and with government. Long-range planning is being pursued steadily to increase the role of organized neurosurgery in maintenance of, and improvement in, patient care, education, and research.

Spontaneous chronic subdural hematomas in young adults with a deficiency of coagulation factor XIII

2005 ◽  
Vol 102 (6) ◽  
pp. 1130-1132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Albanese ◽  
Antonio Tuttolomondo ◽  
Carmelo Anile ◽  
Giovanni Sabatino ◽  
Angelo Pompucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Factor Xiii ◽  
Coagulation Factor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Coagulation Factor Xiii ◽  
Subdural Hematomas ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bridging Veins ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Chronic subdural hematomas (SDHs) generally occur in elderly patients. Its pathogenesis is usually related to head trauma with tearing and rupture of the bridging veins, although in some cases a history of trauma is not recognizable. There are many reports regarding the association between spontaneous chronic SDHs and an alteration in coagulative parameters. A coagulative disorder should be suspected when an unexplained hemorrhage occurs, especially in a young patient. The authors report on three young men with a deficiency in coagulation factor XIII (FXIII) who underwent surgery for chronic SDHs. The role of FXIII in the pathogenesis of chronic SDH is emphasized. In patients with unexplained chronic SDH all coagulation parameters and factors should be screened to identify an eventual coagulative disorder.

Structure and function: organization of a medical specialty for the rest of the 20th century

1982 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Kemp Clark
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
American Association ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Concerted Effort ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Function ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons concentrates on the problems facing the specialty, the achievements of the past, and the mechanisms designed to foster the advancement and role of neurosurgery. To counter the difficult days ahead, he emphasizes the need for concerted effort and action on the part of neurosurgeons within the umbrella of the Association as spokesman for the specialty and advocate for the patients' welfare.

Music, musicians, and the brain: an exploration of musical genius

2004 ◽  
Vol 101 (6) ◽  
pp. 895-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. John Popp
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
American Association ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
Brain Structures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Journal ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The concept of musical genius used to frame a discussion of the “art” practiced by neurosurgeons is the focus of the 2004 Presidential Address to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The musical genius, in contrast to the musically talented individual, is profiled and placed in the pantheon of those who have demonstrated extraordinary creativity. Observations and speculations about the specialization and elaboration of brain structures in musicians evolve into a discussion of artificial intelligence as a foil to what constitutes the essence of humanity. Taking an inductive approach, the author juxtaposes the conclusion about “music, musicians, and the brain” with the theme of the 2004 annual meeting of the AANS, “Advancing Patient Care Through Technology and Creativity,” to elaborate on the characteristics of the consummate neurosurgeon. (Note: Musical vignettes used in the address can be found in the accompanying article posted on Neurosurgical Focus http://www.aans.org/education/journal/neurosurgical).

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the era of issues

1973 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 555-562
Author(s):  
William F. Meacham
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
American Association ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Government Influence ◽  
Medical Fees ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Control ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) reviews the history of the AANS and discusses some national issues affecting the practice of neurosurgery in America: government influence and control, inadequate funding for training programs and research, neurosurgical manpower, professional liability, continuing education, recertification and relicensure, medical fees, and the influence of current social, economic, and political philosophies.

A nobleness of purpose

1980 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
W. Eugene Stern
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
American Association ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Education ◽  
General Welfare ◽  
Therapeutic Value ◽  
Fine Print

✓ In the annual address, the President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons reviews the responsibilities and the continued dedication of the members of the Society to the goals of excellence in patient care, education, and investigation. Insistence upon first-class standards of training has not waivered despite cynical impugnment of our motivation. Dividends of advantage to the general welfare can come from assistance in the design of enlightened legislation, in the assessment of the scientific basis and therapeutic value of various procedures, and in the support of rigorous training for neurosurgeons, fostering the development of excellent clinicians as well as investigators.

Growing fracture of the skull and the role of computerized tomography

1981 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 470-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard H. Lye ◽  
J. V. Occleshaw ◽  
John Dutton
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Case History ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Leptomeningeal Cyst ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Growing fracture of the skull is a rare complication following head injury. The case history of a child with such a fracture, who developed a leptomeningeal cyst, is presented. The unusual features of this case are discussed in the light of previous reports. The usefulness of computerized tomography in obviating the need for more invasive preoperative investigations is demonstrated.

The voice of art and the art of medicine

2002 ◽  
Vol 97 (6) ◽  
pp. 1261-1268
Author(s):  
Stan Pelofsky ◽  
Raina Pelofsky
Keyword(s):  
American Association ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Human Voice ◽  
Practice Of Medicine ◽  
Film Clips ◽  
Authentic Life ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Vincent van Gogh's life, letters, and art are the framework for this existential speech about the nature of alienation, as well as its threat to humanity and to the artful practice of medicine. The honest, human voice expressed in van Gogh's art stands in opposition to alienation, which occurs when we divide the world into two parts: the “perfect” world of science versus the “flawed” world of human experience. Bridging this divide allows for an “authentic” life, one which honestly defines itself and faces difficult human truths. The most difficult truth relates to our own mortality, but it must be faced if we are to understand the value of existence. Film clips from Woody Allen's Hannah and Her Sisters illustrate how an artist's portrayal of these issues can be both profound and humorous, and how art brings us closer to our own humanity and to the essence of medicine. Neurosurgeons are warned about the lure of science and technology as a substitute for purpose and meaning, both as physicians and as human beings. The role of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons is explored and found to offer neurosurgeons a bridge away from alienation and toward a neurosurgical community. Neurosurgeons are urged to find meaning through service to their profession and to find the voice and art of medicine. [Note: Actual film clips were used when this address was delivered. Unofficial transcripts of the clips have been included in this article so that the integrity of the speech would not be compromised.]

The AANS: The national and international organization for neurological surgery

1992 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 663-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
James T. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
American Association ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Strong Argument ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Harvey Cushing ◽  
International Role ◽  
Neurological Surgery ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) validates the AANS as the national neurosurgical organization. He describes improved management of major committees of neurological surgery by the Joint Officers of the AANS and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. A strong argument and proclamation are presented to expand the international role of the former Harvey Cushing Society.

Give neurosurgery a place to stand

2001 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 927-932
Author(s):  
Stewart B. Dunsker
Keyword(s):  
American Association ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
Local State ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Medical Societies ◽  
History Of ◽  
Intimate Knowledge ◽  
Fine Print

✓ In his 2001 Presidential Address to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Dunsker calls on all neurosurgeons to become active participants in the ongoing debates over healthcare. He reviews some history of the debates and points out that regulation of healthcare has been left to bureaucrats—both government and private—physicians, who have intimate knowledge of the field, being excluded. Dr. Dunsker encourages neurosurgeons to volunteer in local, state, and federal medical societies and to join forces with other physicians to gain leverage in the healthcare debate. In this manner it is hoped that better ways of delivering the best healthcare to patients can be accomplished.

Neurosurgery in the eighties: a challenge

1983 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank R. Wrenn
Keyword(s):  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
American Association ◽  
Major Goal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Long Range Planning ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) discusses some matters of serious concern to neurosurgeons as they enter the last two decades of the 20th century. Some considerations derived from the long-range planning process of the Board of Directors of the AANS are described, along with goals and objectives which are designed to produce more consistent plans, actions, and information management. After a review of several published discussions of the dilemma of American physicians, there follows a challenge to neurosurgeons to look within themselves, to lay aside self-serving activities, and to rededicate themselves to the service of neurosurgical causes with the pursuit of excellence as their major goal.

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