Research and Publishing in Neurosurgery

"Research” and "Publishing” are phrases familiar to all neurosurgeons and neuroscientists. Many young neurosurgeons struggle with them on a trial-and-error basis at first, and there are not structured education programs providing information on standard methods. The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Research Committee has developed a course on research and publication methods for residents in neurosurgery who have not yet completed training. This supplement includes selected contributions from this course and will serve as an essential handbook providing basic tools to guide research and publication work, presenting time-saving advice, and resulting in the most beneficial contributions in experimental and clinical research.

Significance of Research.- How to Construct a Research Project.- Research Ethics and Scientific Misconduct in Biomedical Research.- Communication in Science.- Anatomy Based Research in Neurosurgery.- Neurological Function-Based Research.- Cellular Molecular Based Research.- Basic Research vs. Applied Research.- Experimental Models of Head Trauma.- Experimental Models in Focal Cerebral Ischemia: Are we there yet?.- Experimental Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Models in Rats.- Methods of Developmental Research.- Model Systems in Neurooncology.- Neuroendocrine Research Models.- Restorative Neurosurgery.- Ethics in Publication.- The Art of Scientific Presentation.- How to Write an Experimental Research Paper.- The Structure of a Neurosurgical Manuscript.- Appropriate Analysis and Presentation of Data is a must for Good Clinical Practice.- Why Collect Medical Books?.- Author Index.- Index of Keywords.