Cog-First: Standardization of a Tablet-Based Self-Administered Cognitive Screening
Background Acquired brain injuries can lead to subtle cognitive impairments that are often difficult to detect, yet significantly influence long-term functional outcomes. Cog-First was developed as a self-administered, tablet-based cognitive screening tool designed to evaluate executive function, memory, and attention...
Endoscopic surgery for acromegaly: results from a large French-Italian study (25 years of experience)
Introduction Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by excessive growth hormone secretion, usually due to a benign pituitary tumor (adenoma). The standard treatment is endonasal endoscopic surgery, which allows removal of the tumor through the nose using a camera. A...
Oral contraceptives and risk of intracranial meningioma: insights from a French nationwide study
Introduction A recent case-control study based on the French National Health Data System (SNDS) assessed the association between the use of progestin-only oral contraceptives and the risk of intracranial meningioma requiring surgery. This large-scale analysis, including more than 92,000 women...
Save the date – KICK OFF Meeting Réseau NeuroDM
SAVE THE DATE – KICK OFF MEETING RÉSEAU NeuroDM Thursday, September 11, 2025🕤 From 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM📍 A unique platform dedicated to medical devices (MD) We are delighted to invite you to the KICK-OFF MEETING of the NeuroDM...
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Meningioma: A Global Concern
What is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA)? Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a widely prescribed injectable progestogen contraceptive used by 74 million women worldwide each year. This contraceptive is particularly valued for its high effectiveness and ease of administration. DMPA is administered as an intramuscular injection (150 mg/ml) or...
Workshop: Neurosurgery & Cancer Pain
In an effort to enhance the department’s healthcare services, Dr. Caudron participated in the Neurosurgery & Cancer Pain workshop, held in Amiens on February 6 and 7. This workshop, jointly organized by the French Society of Neurosurgery and the French...
Mini-stroke in the Broca-caudate connections
Mini-strokes and Denomination Deficits in Awake Resection of Left Insular Gliomas Introduction Awake surgery for gliomas of the left insula, while crucial for preserving cognitive function, can result in transient language deficits, particularly severe naming disorders. A recent study examined...
2024 website redesign
The neurosurgery department has taken a decisive step towards improving the patient experience with the launch of its new website. Designed to meet the specific needs of patients and healthcare professionals, this portal stands out for its speed and advanced...
Athens Skull Base Practical Course
This 3-day course is designed for :✅ senior residents in #Neurosurgery or✅ early-career neurosurgeons interested in skull base surgery. Combining lectures and cadaver dissections, this course is designed to cover the basic surgical approaches and anatomy necessary for any skull...