Diversion of opioids, defined as the transfer of prescription drugs from a lawful to an unlawful channel of distribution, is discussed. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), shown to help reduce depression in controlled trials, is equally effective in clinical practice, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
The ketogenic diet - a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regimen - shows promise in animal models as an alternative strategy to inhibit brain tumor growth by altering intrinsic glucose metabolism. Nutrition and Metabolism
This report outlines the contribution of multinational military health services and the workload of the neurosurgical service in war-torn Afghanistan. Neurosurgical Focus
