October 15, 2010, 21:55

The University of Chicago Journal Club, October 2010 Editor, B Roitberg, MD Articles discussed: “ISAT 2002”: Molyneux A, Kerr R, Stratton I, Sandercock P, Clarke M, Shrimpton J, Holman R; International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) Collaborative Group. International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) of neurosurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling in 2143 patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: … Continue reading Coiling Aneurysms →

October 10, 2010, 17:44

Our RSS feed has been improved… an important improvement! For technical reasons we could not use it to update our social networks. Now we can! This means that as soon as new articles appear on the website, you will be noticed automatically on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Buzz. Until now we had to update … Continue reading Improvements for social networks and apps →

October 2, 2010, 6:58

Our free iPhone application “SNI Mobile” is now available for download in the App Store!

September 24, 2010, 6:39

Two months ago we announced the availability of our SNI Mobile web application, available for mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, Android and others. Today we are happy to announce that our upcoming dedicated iPhone application has been submitted to the App Store. Here are some screenshots (click to enlarge):

September 7, 2010, 13:57

From our current point of view many things seem to be “old fashioned”. Looking back from the year 2010 it feels strange that people were so excited about radio and television, as they are so “normal” nowadays. Still, only one lifetime away these things were not available. So what if we do not look back … Continue reading Old school in modern medicine →

August 27, 2010, 14:46

We present for your review and advice a case of Incidental Aneurysm, with no neurological deficit: – Headache, vascular type – Two episodes “blind,” transitory – Neurological: normal – Visual field: normal – CT and NMR: “Looks like meningioma” (Neurosurgeon opinion)

August 2, 2010, 3:16

We are happy to offer you a mobile version of Surgical Neurology International now, that we will refer to as SNI Mobile. This is a web application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad offering access to the most accessed features of the website: articles, posts, forum, podcasts (UCLA 100 Lectures Series) and the latest Twitter … Continue reading Introducing SNI Mobile →

August 1, 2010, 13:04

The University of Chicago Journal Club, August 2010 Editor, B Roitberg, MD Introduction This is the first publication of the “University of Chicago Journal Club” series. The format is new, and some explanation is in order. – “Journal club” is a popular educational tool, familiar to many readers in some form. Residents, students and faculty … Continue reading Early decompressive surgery in malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery →

June 30, 2010, 23:39

In The Netherlands there is currently a political discussion about the question whether residents should pay for their training. Reasons “pro” and “contra” are exchanged, and both make sense – to some extent. Meanwhile, the two professional associations for Dutch residents are joining forces to prevent this idea to become reality. I will discuss both … Continue reading Should residents pay for their training? →

May 29, 2010, 6:59

Change is a reality in all aspects of life and all fields of medicine. Neurosurgery residents are being trained in responsibility and patient care, however, the system itself is changing almost continuously. Understanding these dynamics is crucial to endure a career in medicine. Challenges include the intersection of technology and health care, understanding and modulating … Continue reading The Future of Neurosurgery: A Resident’s Perspective →