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Match Day 2025
Congratulations to Our Outstanding SCOLI Team on Match Day 2025! The Spine Computational Outcomes Learning Institute (SCOLI) proudly congratulates all students and fellows on a fantastic Match Day…
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A Life Transformed: Mike Russo’s Journey Through Spinal Reconstruction
At the UPMC Department of Neurosurgery, patient stories like Mike Russo’s exemplify the power of perseverance and cutting-edge spinal care. After enduring nearly 30 spinal fusion surgeries over…
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Dr. Hamilton named Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Thirteen Pitt Neurosurgeons Recognized Among Nation’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Thirteen neurosurgeons from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), including SCOLI’s own Dr. D. Kojo Hamilton,…
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New Tool: Infographic Guide to Neurosurgery
The Infographic Guide to Neurosurgery: A Visual Learning Resource for Medical Students and Residents Neurosurgery is an intricate and demanding field, requiring a deep understanding of complex anatomy,…
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Twisting motion associated with golf swing puts intervertebral discs, paraspinal musculature under stress
Golf might seem like a low-risk sport, but the biomechanics of the golf swing place significant stress on the spine. Our new study, led by Ben Carnovale, highlights…
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Pitt Neurosurgery Team will present at Spine Summit 2025
University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery faculty, residents, fellows, and students will participate in a number of presentations at the 2025 Spine Summit—a premier event for spine and peripheral nerve professionals…
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Dr. Hamilton presented with PITT Leadership Award
Dr. D. Kojo Hamilton, professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and director of UPMC’s Neurological Spine Services, received the Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in…
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Slap Fighting: The Hidden Dangers and Concussion Risks Uncovered
Imagine standing completely still, hands by your side, as an opponent winds up to deliver a full-force slap to your face. No dodging, no blocking—just a raw, open-hand…
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Bridging the Gap: Our Latest Research on AI and Neurosurgical Documentation Published in World Neurosurgery
We’re excited to share that our latest research, “Bridging the Gap: Can Large Language Models Match Human Expertise in Writing Neurosurgical Operative Notes?” has just been published in…
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Dr. Ricardo J. Fernandez-de Thomas awarded prestigious Young Surgeon Grant for 10th Annual ISDS
Congratulations to Dr. Ricardo J. Fernández-de Thomas on receiving the prestigious Young Surgeon Grant for the upcoming 10th Annual International Spinal Deformity Symposium (ISDS), scheduled to take place…
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Marijuana and Spine Disease
With increasing legalization for both medical and recreational uses of marijuana in the country, cannabis use disorder (CUD) has trended upwards. Marijuana has multisystem physiological effects and has…
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