AANS/CNS Position Statement on Stroke Center Volumes 6.24.19
Jun 24, 2019AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section
Initial investigations into the administration of intravenous thrombolytic therapy for intracerebral arterial occlusion, demonstrated improvement in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) outcomes when these medications were provided within the 3 to 4.5-hour time window.
AANS/CNS Consensus Principles on Insurance Coverage for Out-Of-Network Care Provided By Hospital-Based Physicians 12.01.17
Dec 01, 2017AAOS et all
When insured patients are treated in the hospital, they should be confident in the knowledge that their health insurance will cover them.
Neurosurgery Position Statement on Telemedicine 5.20.17
May 20, 2017AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section
The disparity between the availability of neurosurgical services and the time-sensitive nature of neurosurgical conditions has led to an interest in the use of electronic technologies to overcome these challenges.
AANS/CNS Join ThinkFirst in Position Statement on Motorcycle Helmet Laws 05.07.17
May 07, 2017AANS/CNS & ThinkFirst
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care and the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation have a core mission to prevent and mitigate traumatic brain and spine injury.
AANS/CNS Joins Alliance in Position Statement on Physician-Directed Applications 03.01.17
Mar 01, 2017Alliance of Specialty Medecine
Physician-directed applications, also known as "off-label"1 uses, are an integral component of the art and science of medical practice, particularly for specialty physicians.
AANS/CNS Join ABNS and SNS in Position Statement on Overlapping Surgery 07.20.16
Jul 20, 2016AANS et all
The fundamental basis of the patient-physician relationship is trust. It is the glue of the sacred bond between patients and physicians; all other considerations derive from it.
AANS-CNS Position Statement on Team-Based Care in Neurosurgery
Mar 01, 2014AANS/CNS Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care
The practice of neurological surgery involves the need to respond emergently to a variety of critical and life-threatening neurological diseases. Early intervention and treatment of neurosurgical emergencies affects outcome.
AANS/CNS Position Statement on Hydrocodone Prescribing Policy 10.01.13
Oct 01, 2013AANS/CNS Joint Sectoin on Pain
The FDA's Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee has been evaluating the status of hydrocodone combination drugs, such as Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, and Vicoprofen®. In January 2013, this committee voted 19 to 10 in favor of reclassifying combination medications containing hydrocodone from Schedule III drugs under the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule II. This would impose significantly stricter prescribing rules on drugs containing hydrocodone.
AANS/CNS Position Statement on Firearm Safety 5.01.13
May 01, 2013AANS/CNS
Recent tragedies related to gun violence have demonstrated a need to assess public policy related to firearms. To that end, there is an emerging consensus that while most gun owners are responsible and law-abiding, additional public education on gun safety and injury prevention is desirable.
AANS/CNS Position Statement on Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports 04.08.11
Apr 08, 2011AANS/CNS Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care
Sports and recreational activities contribute significantly to personal health, well-being, and satisfaction throughout all stages of life. However, inherent to many of these activities is risk to the individual participant.
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