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Spring’s in Swing: Docs Return from AANS
Top row: Teaching on May 3. (L to R) Dr. Richard Anderson, Dr. Guy McKhann, Dr. Michael Kaiser, and Dr. Peter Angevine. Center: Springtime in DC. Image credit: [Ron Cogswell] / Flickr. Bottom (L to R):...
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When Nerve Pain Just Won’t Stop, Neuromodulation Can Help
Ever whack your funny bone? Then you probably know that “funny bone” is a terrible name—whacking that spot on your elbow is not funny at all. But it isn’t just bone, either. The not-funny sensation...
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More than your Funny Bone: Dr. Winfree on Peripheral Nerve Pain
Dr. Christopher Winfree Have you ever felt a strong tingling sensation or pain after hitting your “funny bone” (elbow) on something? This sensation is part of your peripheral nervous system signaling...
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Doctors Trade Scalpels for Pens as They Contribute to Merritt’s Neurology,...
Several of our neurosurgeons have been busy putting pen to paper to share their professional knowledge. The neurosurgeons devoted their time to help write the 13th edition of the textbook Merritt’s...
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Neurosurgeons Strive to Become Board Certified—But Not Without a Passing Grade
What do a plumber, a personal trainer and a piece of steak have in common? We want them to be certified—that official stamp of approval or, quite literally, the framed certificate hanging above an...
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A Very Close Look at Muscles and Nerves
Many people have heard of tumor biopsies. In these procedures, small samples of tumor are removed for study in the laboratory. Fewer people have heard of the type of biopsies that Dr. Christopher...
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During their growth spurts, teenagers seem to get taller before your eyes. A fast grower might gain an inch every three months. If you’re someone who needs a haircut every time you turn around, your...
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Eyes Are on Columbia ‘Top Doctor’ Recipients
Selecting the right doctor can be a challenge. What starts as a simple Internet search turns into an overwhelming list of doctors. How do you choose? You want the best, but what does the best actually...
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Dr. Winfree Instructs Young Neurosurgeons on How to Treat Chronic Pain
Visiting a former school campus can be a real treat, especially when you live on the other side of the country. This spring, Dr. Christopher Winfree, Assistant Professor in the Department of...
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Columbia Neurosurgeon Dr. Christopher Winfree Teaches Pain Management Painlessly
If you’ve ever taken exams at school, you probably remember studying for a test, taking the test and then promptly forgetting everything you studied. And how much of your high school or college classes...
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