Spine
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Researchers analyzed the various intervertebral disc phenotypes associated with lumbar disc degeneration, according to The Spine Journal study. They looked at the inter-correlations, risk factor association and SNP- heritabilities of lumbar disc MRI features.
Houston-based Texas Children's Hospital appointed Howard L. Weiner, MD, chief of neurosurgery, according to Katy Magazine.
Researchers analyzed age's impact on patient-rated outcome and complication rates associated with lumbar fusion, according to a Spine study.
Scotland-based University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom-based Durham University and Taiwan-based Academia Sinica researchers discovered a protein's role in delivering mechanical senses, according to Medical Xpress.
Owoicho Adogwa, MD, presented research at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting examining how baseline affective disorders affected 30-day readmission rates for patients undergoing elective spine surgery.
Maya Babu, MD, presented a study at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting examining the impact of the Open Payments Database on neurosurgery.
Frederick A. Boop, MD, will serve as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' new president.
Premier Pain Specialists officially changed its name to Premier Pain & Spine.
Michael Gleiber, MD, offered business advice for entrepreneurs in a recent Inc. Magazine article.
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital opened a new spine center in Sayre, Pa.