Neurology & Neurosurgery

Daniel A. Orringer, MD

Advancing Science

5-ALA-Guided Glioma Surgery Lights Up More than Tumor Tissue

A study questions established ideas about PpIX as a marker of tumor cells—and points toward fresh therapeutic approaches.

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Lindsey J. Gurin, MD

Expert Perspectives

Neurology & Psychiatry Dual Training: Specialists Who Excel at the Intersection

Program director Dr. Lindsey Gurin highlights the double-board residency program’s unique value and approach to training.
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Advancing Science

Safeguarding Medical LLMs from Targeted Attacks

Unsettling vulnerability raises security concerns for the application of LLMs in healthcare settings.

Complex Case Spotlight

‘Exceptionally Rare’ Neurogenetic Condition Responds to Carbamazepine

Whole exome sequencing confirmed the RHOBTB2-RD diagnosis, with the child exhibiting developmental delays and non-epileptic dystonia.

Practice-Changing Medicine

New AI Tool Measures Stroke Impairment in Less Than 60 Seconds

An automated approach that uses AI could provide real-time feedback to improve rehabilitation training.
Cigdem I. Akman, MD

Expert Perspectives

Epilepsy Expert Strives to Improve Access to Surgical Care

Dr. Cigdem Akman, medical director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program, on optimizing treatment for kids—and winning their parents' trust.

Complex Case Spotlight

Open Surgery Resolves Large AVM Causing Intractable Headaches

Teen with severe headaches due to occipital AVM cured by endovascular embolization combined with surgical resection.
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Complex Case Spotlight

‘Exceptionally Rare’ Neurogenetic Condition Responds to Carbamazepine

No Abnormalities Found on EEG

An EEG reading collected during an episode of stiffening of the extremities without electrographic correlate. Source: NYU Langone Health

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Genetic Testing Reveals RHOBTB2-RD

Exome report consistent with RHOBTB2-RD. Source: NYU Langone Health

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