Despite the lack of evidence so far, the suggestion that cell phone use is in some way linked to the development of brain tumors still abounds, prompting study after study. Newly published research out of Scandinavia, where cell phone use is particularly high, shows that there is still no link....

The spinal cord is surrounded by a protective membrane called the meninges, which is made up of three layers, the dura mater, the arachnoid membrane, and the pia mater. Tumors that arise from this tissue, especially the cells that make up the arachnoid membrane (arachnoid cap cells), are called...

The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a protective membrane called the meninges, which are made up of three layers, the dura mater, the arachnoid membrane, and the pia matter. Tumors that arise from this tissue, especially the cells that make up the arachnoid membrane (arachnoid cap cells),...

Within the brain there are several ventricles, or cavities, that are filled with a clear liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. The cerebrospinal fluid, which also surrounds the brain and spinal cord, helps support and cushion the brain. Tumors in the ventricles are known as intraventricular tumors, and...

Dr. D'Ambrosio earned his medical doctorate from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha.  He completed his Neurological Surgery Internship, Residency and Chief Residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University.  In addition, he...

Dr. Sisti specializes in the treatment of complex brain tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas employing state of the art computer guided microneurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Sisti's core belief is that by dedicating himself both to the best in medical technology and to the...