Study Finds Little Risk and Much Benefit in ‘Gluing’ Blood Vessels Before Surgery

Study Finds Little Risk and Much Benefit in ‘Gluing’ Blood Vessels Before Surgery

A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare tangle of blood vessels in the brain that carries a high risk of hemorrhage. Brain surgeons have found that “gluing” or blocking off the blood supply to these malformations before surgery cuts down on...
Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, neurosurgeon Dr. Joao “John” Antunes. Dr. Antunes was originally from Portugal. He came to the United States to complete his residency in neurosurgery, then joined the Columbia...
Join the Brain Awareness Week Celebration

Join the Brain Awareness Week Celebration

March 14–20, 2016, is Brain Awareness Week, and this year we are not only raising awareness about how crucial brain research is, we’re also celebrating something big: The BRAIN Initiative® boosted funding for brain research from $200 million last year to $300 million...
Columbia Neurosurgery Doctors Featured in New York Magazine’s 2015 Best Doctors List

Columbia Neurosurgery Doctors Featured in New York Magazine’s 2015 Best Doctors List

New York Magazine’s annual ‘Best Doctors’ list is out, and once again, several doctors from Columbia Neurosurgery are on it. The 2015 issue names 1,282 physicians in New York who are considered by their fellow doctors to be the best in their fields. The extensive list...
Specialization Matters Whether it’s Time to Fix your Ferrari 458 Italia or your Brain

Specialization Matters Whether it’s Time to Fix your Ferrari 458 Italia or your Brain

Consider the Ferrari 458 Italia. Its V8 engine offers 125 horsepower for every one of its 4.5 liters. It’s more than a car – it’s a feat of engineering. Imagine you are one of the few tosis own this, or any, Ferrari (or maybe you don’t have to imagine – lucky you). Do...