Researchers think that the abnormal brain activity that causes Essential Tremor is processed through a structure deep in the brain called the thalamus. Stereotactic thalamotomy works by destroying ...

To describe the application of stereotactic guidance, its preoperative workup, and limitations, if any, during orbital decompression surgery of the lateral orbital wall for thyroid-associated ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...

A brain biopsy is used to diagnose illness. In the procedure, a tumor or a piece of tissue is removed from the brain for examination under a microscope. Types of brain biopsies include: needle biopsy ...

Data that guide selection of optimal local ablative therapy for the management localized hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are lacking. Because there are limited prospective comparative data for these ...

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present new data at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2025 Annual Meeting demonstrating that stereotactic body ...

The 12-month BCM Stereotactic and Functional Fellowship provides an intensive surgical experience in all areas of adult and pediatric functional neurosurgery, combined with collaborative training with ...

Kidney cancer patients may soon have more treatment choices that provide a higher quality of life, thanks to new research. A recent study showed that treating metastatic kidney cancer with an advanced ...

SBRT and surgery showed similar overall survival in stage I NSCLC, offering a non-invasive option for high-risk surgical patients. Surgery demonstrated better disease-free and recurrence-free survival ...

Prostate cancer is a very commonly diagnosed cancer. Cancers are abnormal groups of cells that grow uncontrollably and start invading neighbouring sites. They can also spread to other organs in the ...