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Nonprofit improving brain and spine health globally through education, research, and mentorship. Learn. Mentor. Discover.

New Jersey
Joined October 2019
🧠 Your brain is constantly changing, even while you sleep. Cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the brain and spinal cord, follows dynamic patterns that vary with your sleep-wake cycle. Follow Brain & Spine Group for more brain & spine facts.
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Every neurosurgical journey starts somewhere. 🧠 What first sparked your interest in neurosurgery? Was it... 🔬 Research 🧠 The complexity of the brain 🩺 A clinical experience 👨‍⚕️ A mentor 📚 Something you saw or experienced ✨ Something else?
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Surgical skills take hands-on practice. Thank you, @Medtronic, for supporting one of our hands-on Training Camps. Between camps, 880+ free teaching videos are open to all on our YouTube. sbee.link/wr7tuqc9j4 #BrainSpineGroup #ThankYou
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Every future neurosurgeon starts somewhere. Access to education, mentorship, and research opportunities can make a meaningful difference along the way. Your support can help sustain these educational initiatives and expand opportunities for future generations.
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Progress in neurosurgery depends on asking new questions, investigating complex problems, and sharing discoveries. From clinical research to emerging technologies, research helps expand our understanding of neurological conditions and the possibilities for future patient care.
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Steady hands and clean sutures start with practice. Thank you, Aesculap, for sponsoring our hands-on Training Camp in Cincinnati, where trainees build essential skills. sbee.link/8kfuyjgqph #BrainSpineGroup #ThankYou #SurgicalSkills
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Lumbar surgery positioning. The details that get skipped. Watch, then compare notes with how your OR actually sets up. sbee.link/7ejtru4gfb
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Did you know this about the brain? Quick Brain & Spine Group short. One fact, then back to rounds. sbee.link/78wkxpebrg
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Proper positioning is a critical part of lumbar spine surgery. From protecting pressure points to optimizing surgical access, every detail matters before the procedure even begins. Watch “Prone Positioning for Lumbar Spine Surgery” on the Brain & Spine Group YouTube channel.
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If you could choose one brain superpower, which would you pick? 🧠✨ 📸 Have a photographic memory OR ⚡ Learn any new skill in half the time Both sound pretty useful, but you can only choose one! 👀 Drop your pick in the comments and tell us why!
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From reading about neurosurgery to practicing it hands-on. Grateful to Stryker for being part of our Training Camp tradition in Cincinnati and Buffalo. sbee.link/u7nxft3wmq #BrainSpineGroup #Grateful
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Curiosity is where learning begins. 🧠 BSG Learn offers educational resources to help students and aspiring healthcare professionals explore brain and spine topics. Ready to keep learning? Explore BSG Learn through the link in our bio.
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📖 Finding mentorship in neurosurgery can be challenging, especially when opportunities depend on where you attend medical school. NERVE was created to help bridge that gap. Learn more about NERVE through Brain & Spine Group. #BSG #NERVE #Neurosurgery #MedicalEducation
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Academic partners make free learning stronger. Thank you to University at Buffalo Neurosurgery (@UB_Neurosurgery), an academic supporter of BSG, for helping keep our Learn courses open. sbee.link/ghc9vrjk37 #BrainSpineGroup #ThankYou
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Your brain is about 2% of your body weight but uses around 20% of the body's energy and oxygen, and it stays highly active even while you sleep. sbee.link/rf3cyd4h7m #BrainSpineGroup #Neuroscience #BrainFacts Educational only, not medical advice.
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Cordyceps takes over an ant. Yes, like the show. A light Brain & Spine Group science short. Fungus, brains, and why that plot is uncomfortably real. sbee.link/pkaguqfe6m
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🧠 Could melatonin play a role in managing chronic pain? New research is exploring the potential connection between melatonin, sleep, and pain regulation, offering new insights into how these systems interact. 📖 Read the full article below. sbee.link/uj98ce7kpr
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🧠 What exactly is a brain aneurysm? 🎥 Learn more in our full “Aneurysm Overview” video featuring Dr. Bradley Gross, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
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Did you know your spinal cord doesn't extend all the way down your spine? A fascinating example of how the anatomy of the spine and nervous system works together. Had you heard of the cauda equina before?
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