Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics

Second impact syndrome: A devastating injury to the young brain

Physicians at Indiana University School of Medicine and the Northwest Radiology Network (Indianapolis, Indiana) report the case of a 17-year-old high school football player with second impact syndrome (SIS). A rare and devastating ...

Neuroscience created Jan 01, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tablet computers may interfere with settings on magnetically programmable shunt valves

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that the Apple iPad 2 can interfere with settings of magnetically programmable shunt devices, which are often used to treat children with hydrocephalus. The iPad 2 contains ...

Neuroscience created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

iPads could affect implanted heart devices, early study finds

(HealthDay)—Sprawled out on the couch, reading the news on your iPad, you'd never think you could be putting yourself at risk. But you might be, if you happen to have an implanted heart device.

Cardiology created May 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0