Neurology and Neurosurgery Featured News May 25, 2022 Preclinical study suggests strategy for re-myelination Altered NAD+ metabolism is linked to high-fat diets and multiple sclerosis. Mayo Clinic found that normalizing levels of that enzyme promotes re-myelination in laboratory models. April 23, 2022 Awake spinal surgery: A paradigm shift in neurosurgery Mayo Clinic can perform lumbar fusion, as well as laminectomy and diskectomy, with spinal anesthesia. The awake procedures can lessen operating room time and postoperative pain. March 15, 2022 Brain aneurysms — Diagnostic and treatment advances Robert D. Brown Jr., M.D., M.P.H., Giuseppe Lanzino, M.D., and Harry Cloft, M.D., Ph.D., discuss the collaboration of care at Mayo Clinic when evaluating a patient with an aneurysm. April 23, 2022 Routine screening for individuals with a family history of aneurysm Regular assessments of individuals with a family history of aneurysm can help prevent hemorrhagic stroke. A family history of aneurysm greatly increases an individual's risk of aneurysm. Latest Videos See All Arteriovenous malformations — Diagnostic and treatment advances Bernard R. Bendok, M.D., Harry Cloft, M.D., Ph.D., Kelly D. Flemming, M.D., and E. Paul Lindell, M.D., discuss how Mayo Clinic physicians use advanced imaging software, augmented and virtual reality, and a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Moyamoya disease — Diagnostic and treatment advances Bernard R. Bendok, M.D., James P. Klaas, M.D., and E. Paul Lindell, M.D., describe the advances that have been made in diagnosing and treating Moyamoya disease at Mayo Clinic. Cavernous malformations — Diagnostic and treatment advancements Mayo Clinic uses 7-tesla MRI for better visualization of cerebral cavernous malformations when diagnosing patients and recommending care options. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Adherus™ AutoSpray and Adherus™ AutoSpray ET Dural SealantRochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla.Posterior Fossa Decompression with or without Duraplasty for Chiari Type I Malformation with SyringomyeliaRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate fMRI of Active Deep Brain Stimulation in EpilepsyJacksonville, Fla. Publications PRINT EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Applying technology to improve hydrocephalus care 2 Brachial plexus injuries: Seamless pediatric and adult care 3 Photon-counting CT: Next-generation technology for CSF-venous fistulas 4 Spinal oncology surgery focuses on preserving quality of life 5 Endoscopic spinal surgery: The next level of minimally invasive care Medical Professionals Neurology and Neurosurgery