Neurosurgeons stand at the interface of life-saving intervention and microscopic precision. Their expertise spans trauma, oncology, vascular malformations, and functional disorders—often delivered within high-stakes environments requiring rapid decision-making and flawless execution. Whether decompressing intracranial pressure after severe head injury or implanting electrodes for deep brain stimulation, neurosurgeons must navigate delicate neuroanatomy without compromising critical structures. Technological advances now allow for image-guided resection, awake craniotomy, and minimally invasive skull base approaches that significantly improve recovery times. As surgical robotics, augmented reality, and intraoperative MRI become standard tools, neurosurgeons are redefining what is operable and when. Beyond the operating room, they play key roles in multidisciplinary teams managing epilepsy, spinal disorders, and congenital abnormalities. In global contexts, disparities in surgical access have made neurosurgeons central to advocacy efforts in surgical equity. Their contributions extend far beyond their instruments—training future specialists, shaping neurosurgical policy, and pushing innovation that continually redefines the possible in brain and spine care.
Title : Managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A Case Report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Nanoparticles passing the blood brain barrier to treat cancer, infection, and more
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Effects of prenatal androgen exposure on Purkinje cell morphology in the cerebellum of female rats
Kiran Ghotra, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States