{"id":"17807896-b660-4ca7-823d-45c6bbcc9aac","slug":"whats-new-in-sni-for-may-2010","title":"What&#8217;s new in <i>SNI</i> for May, 2010?","authors":["James I Ausman"],"abstract":"Background: This editorial outlines the new features and directions of Surgical Neurology International (SNI) as it enters the 21st century. It highlights the journal's commitment to publishing accessible papers on Translational Neuroscience, innovative clinical research, and fundamental neurosurgery from around the world. Summary: The editorial summarizes key papers published in various medical science journals, including studies on genetic screening, NF2 tumor formation, and innovative treatments for disc degeneration and cerebral edema. It also discusses a comparative study on minimally invasive versus open spine surgery, raising important questions about postoperative neurological deficits. Conclusion: The editorial emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue in the medical community regarding treatment choices and the implications of emerging research. It calls for a collaborative approach between neurosurgeons and interventionalists to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Keywords: Surgical Neurology International, Translational Neuroscience, minimally invasive surgery, neurosurgery, genetic screening, clinical research, patient outcomes","thumbnailUrl":null,"publishDate":"2010-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.63901","categories":["Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/3196/SNI-01-09.pdf"}