Caution on Concussions

October 11, 2009 – 3:08 pm
Dr. Gail Rosseau, CINN neurosurgeon, discusses the rising concern for concussions caused as a result of participation in youth sports. Experts say concussions have grown from 300,000 incidents 10 years ago to upwards of three million cases in the U.S. last year.   Dr. Rosseau and all CINN neurosurgeons are urging ...

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Leonard Cerullo, MD - Shares his thoughts on the passing of Ted Kennedy

August 27, 2009 – 2:27 am
With this morning's passing of Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy from a brain tumor, Dr. Leonard Cerullo, neurosurgeon, revisits the topic of glioblastomas, the most aggressive form of malignant brain tumor.  In this blog, Dr. Cerullo explains why brain tumors, in some cases, can cause death.  Most importantly, he also discusses ...

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Dr. Cerullo Discusses CINN’s decision to join NorthShore University Medical Center

August 20, 2009 – 3:28 pm
Leonard Cerullo, MD, Medical Director of the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago, Founder and Medical Director of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch discusses the decision to move to the North Shore. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dr. Cerullo Discusses CINN’s decision to join NorthShore University Medical Center", url: "http://cinn.org/blog/2009/08/20/leonard-cerullo-md-discusses-north-shores-acquisition-of-nohc/" });

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Tune in to Channel 7 News Tonight @ 10PM as Adeel Ahmad, MD discusses Concussions

August 17, 2009 – 6:19 pm
Tonight @ 10 PM on Channel 7 News, Adeel Ahmad, MD shares his thoughts on concussions. The school year is near and concussions are a growing concern amongst parents who have children in high impact sports. Visit our site @ http://www.cinn.org to request a concussion reference tool.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tune in to Channel ...

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Gail Rosseau, MD - Discusses Helmet Safety on Channel 5 News

July 24, 2009 – 7:57 pm
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Gail Rosseau, MD - Discusses Glioblastomas

July 13, 2009 – 8:07 pm
Dr. Gail Rosseau, CINN neurosurgeon, reviews the incidence, symptoms, diagnostic tools and treatment options for glioblastomas. She also discusses current areas of research which will hopefully enhance the future survival associated with these aggressive brain tumors. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Gail Rosseau, MD - Discusses Glioblastomas", url: "http://cinn.org/blog/2009/07/13/gail-rosseau-md-discusses-glioblastmas/" });

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Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Spinal Cord Injuries

July 7, 2009 – 2:56 pm
In honor of the 4th of July holiday, Dr. Cerullo discusses tragic spinal accidents which include diving accidents, car accidents and major falls. Obviously prevention is the best medicine, but when that fails, Dr. Cerullo outlines the next steps, differences in injuries as well as treatment options. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Leonard Cerullo, ...

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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery From the Patient’s Perspective

July 1, 2009 – 7:38 pm
Leonard Cerullo, MD, one of the most experienced neurosurgeons in the country using the Gamma Knife to deliver stereotactic radiation to brain tumors, discusses the Gamma Knife procedure from the patient’s perspective. What will the patient’s day look like? What happens first? Why is it necessary to affix the head ...

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Dr. Stadlan’s Description of Spondylolisthesis

June 24, 2009 – 9:19 pm
Normally the bones in the spine, known as vertebrae, are stacked up one on top of the other very nicely, so that all the back ends line up, and the front ends line up. If one vertebra is slipped forward on another, it is called spondylolisthesis. It is ...

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Gail Rosseau, MD - Discusses Pituitary Tumors

June 22, 2009 – 7:46 pm
Dr. Gail Rosseau, board-certified neurosurgeon and U.S. Surgeon General candidate, discusses the prevalence and most common symptoms related to pituitary tumors. Vision disturbances and symptoms related to the overproduction of hormones are two of the most serious symptoms which may require a surgical intervention. Surgery for pituitary tumors is performed ...

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