{"id":"a77d5349-9e36-4c3d-9287-7356f667a5ac","slug":"in-this-issue-of-sni-june-2010","title":"In this issue of <i>SNI</i> — June 2010","authors":["James I Ausman"],"abstract":"Background: This issue of Surgical Neurology International (SNI) introduces several new features, including a multimedia section with lectures and surgical videos, a forum for discussing challenging cases, and a news section covering updates in neurosurgery. Additionally, a 'Worldwide Market' has been created for equipment exchange and fellowship opportunities. Methods: The article summarizes various studies relevant to neurosurgery, including a prospective study by Jannetta et al. on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and right lateral medullary vascular compression. Other studies discussed include finite-element analysis of brainstem stress in Chiari I malformation and a transcranial approach to pituitary tumors invading the cavernous sinus. Results: Jannetta's study found that 7 out of 10 patients with significant vascular compression showed improvement in glucose control post-surgery. The finite-element analysis indicated that surgical intervention improved symptoms and reduced stress on neural tissue in patients with basilar invagination. Conclusion: The findings from these studies suggest that the central nervous system plays a significant role in systemic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and other conditions. The issue emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in advancing neurosurgical practices and understanding the CNS's impact on systemic health. Keywords: neurosurgery, type 2 diabetes, vascular compression, brainstem, surgical techniques, infection prevention, multimedia, Web 2.0","thumbnailUrl":null,"publishDate":"2010-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.65052","categories":["Original Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/a77d5349-9e36-4c3d-9287-7356f667a5ac/pdf"}