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From engineering roots to neurosurgical oncology. Dr. Kimberly B. Hoang on a non-linear path into brain tumor surgery. For trainees who didn’t take the “standard” route. sbee.link/gbup48hk6c

🧠 Could the adult brain have a greater capacity for repair than we once thought? 🔗 Read the full article to learn more about this emerging mechanism of brain regeneration. sbee.link/jdx3ur687n

🧠 A new map of the brain’s striatum 📖 Read the full article below. #BrainAndSpineGroup #BSG #Neuroscience #Neurology #BrainResearch #HuntingtonsDisease #Schizophrenia #MedicalResearch #ClinicalNeuroscience sbee.link/ct4uxmgvfp

Taking care of your brain also means knowing when to slow down. 🧠 Rest is essential for your well-being, focus, and overall health. Between demanding schedules and busy days, remember to give yourself time to recharge. Your health matters, too.

🧠 Here's a fascinating fact about your brain: its tissue itself can't feel pain. Although your brain processes pain signals, the brain tissue doesn't contain pain receptors. Headaches can instead involve structures such as the meninges, blood vessels, and nerves surrounding the brain. This is also one reason certain brain surgeries can be performed while a patient is awake, depending on the procedure and clinical circumstances. Did you know this, or is it new to you? Let us know in the comments! #BrainAndSpineGroup #DidYouKnow #BrainFacts #Neuroscience #Neurology #Neurosurgery #MedicalEducation #BrainHealth

Not every trainee can get to a hands-on camp, so our Learn courses and YouTube library stay free online. Grateful to @Olympus_Corp for sponsoring our Training Camp in Cincinnati. sbee.link/v6pyeb4q78 #BrainSpineGroup #OpenAccess #MedEd

Neurosurgery demands precision, detailed planning, and the ability to navigate some of the most complex structures in the human body. From advanced surgical visualization to emerging technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, innovation continues to create new possibilities for neurosurgical care. At Brain & Spine Group, we highlight the science, people, and developments shaping the future of the field. Follow BSG to explore more about modern neurosurgery and the technology behind it. #BrainAndSpineGroup #Neurosurgery #NeurosurgicalInnovation #MedicalTechnology #AugmentedReality #Neuroscience #Neurotechnology #MedicalResearch

🧠 Did you know your brain itself can’t feel pain? Pretty fascinating, right? 👀 Follow Brain & Spine Group for more neuroscience facts, medical education, and brain & spine insights.

Back pain can have many different causes, which means treatment isn't always one-size-fits-all. Understanding the available options is an important step toward informed care. Learn more about Interventional Pain & Spine and its evolving role in patient care.

Mentors who answer the email. Research teams with room for newcomers. Grateful to @GlobusMedical for helping BSG build mentorship and research pathways for trainees. sbee.link/hd4tnfjem3 #BrainSpineGroup #Grateful

When the presidents have to review GCS. A Brain & Spine Group AI Presidents short. Educational chaos, not a news take. sbee.link/v8mgtd4r39

Your brain is about 2% of your body weight but uses around 20% of the body's energy and oxygen, and it stays highly active even while you sleep. sbee.link/rf3cyd4h7m #BrainSpineGroup #Neuroscience #BrainFacts Educational only, not medical advice.

🧠 What if artificial neural networks could build their own learning machinery? Researchers at MIT are exploring how neural networks can develop internal mechanisms that help them learn and process information more effectively, rather than relying entirely on structures designed in advance. These findings offer new perspectives on how learning systems evolve and could help researchers better understand the relationship between artificial intelligence and the principles of learning in biological brains. 🔗 Read the full article to discover how self-organizing AI networks could help scientists better understand the learning mechanisms of the human brain. sbee.link/j4qycv9nag #BrainAndSpineGroup #Neuroscience #ArtificialIntelligence #NeuralNetworks #BrainResearch #MachineLearning #CognitiveNeuroscience #MITResearch #MedicalResearch #Neurotechnology

🧠 Your brain is constantly changing, even while you sleep. Cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the brain and spinal cord, follows dynamic patterns that vary with your sleep-wake cycle. Follow Brain & Spine Group for more brain & spine facts.

Every neurosurgical journey starts somewhere. 🧠 What first sparked your interest in neurosurgery? Was it... 🔬 Research 🧠 The complexity of the brain 🩺 A clinical experience 👨‍⚕️ A mentor 📚 Something you saw or experienced ✨ Something else?

Surgical skills take hands-on practice. Thank you, @Medtronic, for supporting one of our hands-on Training Camps. Between camps, 880+ free teaching videos are open to all on our YouTube. sbee.link/wr7tuqc9j4 #BrainSpineGroup #ThankYou

Every future neurosurgeon starts somewhere. Access to education, mentorship, and research opportunities can make a meaningful difference along the way. Your support can help sustain these educational initiatives and expand opportunities for future generations.

Progress in neurosurgery depends on asking new questions, investigating complex problems, and sharing discoveries. From clinical research to emerging technologies, research helps expand our understanding of neurological conditions and the possibilities for future patient care.

Steady hands and clean sutures start with practice. Thank you, Aesculap, for sponsoring our hands-on Training Camp in Cincinnati, where trainees build essential skills. sbee.link/8kfuyjgqph #BrainSpineGroup #ThankYou #SurgicalSkills

Lumbar surgery positioning. The details that get skipped. Watch, then compare notes with how your OR actually sets up. sbee.link/7ejtru4gfb