Latest news from Neurological Surgery, P.C. on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-study-is-first-to-show-that-nearly-one-in-five-adult-epilepsy-patients-have-adhd-symptoms/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-is-first-to-show-that-nearly-one-in-five-adult-epilepsy-patients-have-adhd-symptoms/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:05:00 EST In a new study led by Alan B. Ettinger, M.D., M.B.A., Director of the Epilepsy Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C. and Professor of Clinical Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, nearly one in five adult epilepsy patients reported attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. This is four times higher than the approximate 4.4% rate of ADHD diagnosis in the general adult population. Neurological Surgery, P.C. /articles/new-study-is-first-to-show-that-many-epilepsy-patients-who-fail-to-take-medications-experience-depression/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-is-first-to-show-that-many-epilepsy-patients-who-fail-to-take-medications-experience-depression/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:55:00 EST A new study led by Alan B. Ettinger, M.D., M.B.A., Director of the Epilepsy Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C., has found that many patients who fail to take their antiseizure medications are suffering from depression. Previous studies by Dr. Ettinger and others have found a high incidence of depression in people with epilepsy, but this is the first research to show a direct link between depression and medication nonadherence. The study will be published in the July 2014 issue of the journal Epilepsy & Behavior, and is available online ahead of publication. Neurological Surgery, P.C. /articles/dr-ramin-rak-elected-to-board-of-directors-of-the-society-for-brain-mapping-and-therapeutics/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-ramin-rak-elected-to-board-of-directors-of-the-society-for-brain-mapping-and-therapeutics/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:00:00 EST Leading neurosurgeon Ramin Rak, M.D., F.A.AN.S., F.A.C.S., Co-Surgical Director of the Long Island Brain Tumor Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C. and Director of the Brain Tumor Program at NS-LIJ Huntington Hospital, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. Neurological Surgery, P.C. /articles/concussion-in-young-athletes-know-the-symptoms-and-risks/?sc=rsin /articles/concussion-in-young-athletes-know-the-symptoms-and-risks/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST Experts at The Long Island Concussion Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C. want parents, school sports officials, educators and young athletes to become aware of the warning signs of concussion, and of what they should do if concussion symptoms are present. Neuropsychologist Dr. Gad Klein and colleagues are available for interviews on this topic. Neurological Surgery, P.C. /articles/hyperbaric-oxygen-tested-for-aggressive-brain-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/hyperbaric-oxygen-tested-for-aggressive-brain-cancer/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST In a unique Phase II study, researchers are testing hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an addition to the standard of care for patients with glioblastoma. The study is being conducted at The Long Island Brain Tumor Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C. and at Winthrop University Hospital. Neurological Surgery, P.C. /articles/neurosurgeon-pioneers-handheld-laser-for-tumors-deep-in-skull-base/?sc=rsin /articles/neurosurgeon-pioneers-handheld-laser-for-tumors-deep-in-skull-base/?sc=rsin Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST Neurosurgeon Lee Eric Tessler, MD is among the first in NY to use a new hand-held CO2 laser for surgeries on tumors buried deep within the base of the skull. The laser allows surgeons to remove these difficult-to-reach tumors in less time, with lower risk of complications, less anesthesia and a smaller possibility of damage to healthy tissue. Neurological Surgery, P.C. /articles/winter-holidays-can-be-bad-for-the-back/?sc=rsin /articles/winter-holidays-can-be-bad-for-the-back/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00:00 EST Thousands of Americans sustain winter-related back injuries every year, including many directly related to holiday activities. Leading neurosurgeon and spine specialist William J. Sonstein, MD, FACS has tips on reducing back injury risk and pain. Neurological Surgery, P.C.