Laurèl Rauschenbach

Abstract Alcohol adversely affects cognitive and motor functions that are critical for surgical performance. Although its general physiological and neurocognitive effects are well documented, evidence regarding its impact on complex, high-precision tasks—such as surgical procedures—remains limited.

Abstract Patient expectations and satisfaction are critical outcomes in cranial and spinal neurosurgery, yet discrepancies between anticipated and actual results can hinder postoperative adjustment. This prospective longitudinal study investigated how coping strategies and preoperative patient education influence satisfaction with surgical outcomes.

Abstract The ecosystem of brain tumors is considered immunosuppressed, but our current knowledge may be incomplete. Here we analyzed clinical cell and tissue specimens derived from patients presenting with glioblastoma or nonmalignant intracranial disease to report that the cranial bone (CB) marrow, in juxtaposition to treatment-naive glioblastoma tumors, harbors active lymphoid populations at the time of initial diagnosis.