News & Events

World Spine Day

This year’s World Spine Day is “Straighten Up and Move”, promoting good posture and proper body movement in maintaining good spinal health....

16 October, 2014

Fish Oil May Help Curb Seizure Frequency in Epilepsy

We took an interest in a new study that claims epilepsy patients could reduce seizure frequency by consuming daily low doses of omega-3 fish oil....

22 September, 2014

Wes Welker—Should the Concussion Prone Player Retire from the NFL?

After suffering three concussions in the past ten months, should Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker take the field? Dr. Arno Fried, expert neurosurgeon and founding member of Advanced Neurosurgery...

02 September, 2014

The Female Face of Hydrocephalus

ANA Patient Hailie Mussinan Selected as 2014 National “Face” of Hydrocephalus Awareness When you look at 4-year-old Hailie Mussinan, you see an incredibly happy child. She is a perfect example of...

26 August, 2014

Spinal Issues in the NFL Make News

As to the case of David Wilson, Dr. Smith concludes, “Football is a game of risk. This guy could continue to play without further incident and have a successful career."...

11 August, 2014

Dr. Arno Fried Named Top Doctor for Cancer Care and Families

Dr. Arno Fried has been named a New Jersey Top Doctor for Cancer Care! In selecting this year’s Top Doctors for Cancer Care, Castle Connolly Medical’s physician-led research team gave...

08 August, 2014

ANA’s Dr. Allison Rathmann Makes Front Page News

[caption id="attachment_2859" align="alignright" width="300"] (Photo: courtesy of Allyson Miloscia.)[/caption] Dr. Allison Rathmann is one of only 219 board-certified female neurosurgeons in the country. She has joined Advanced Neurosurgery Associates – a practice...

15 July, 2014

Neymar Unrealistic Possibility for Any Further World Cup Play

Spine Surgeon Dr. Arien Smith Explains the Brazilian Star's Injury The good news is that Brazil’s young “soccer god”, Neymar, will recover following a worrisome injury he incurred during the quarterfinal...

07 July, 2014

Dr. Arno Fried Acknowledged as One of His Hospital Departments Once Again Ranked among the Top by U.S. News & World Report

Dr. Arno Fried, Chairman and Director of the Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, has been recognized as part of the hospital’s achievement in being ranked among the best...

30 June, 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Haircut—When A Symbol Can Spark a Discussion on Brain Surgery

When Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in the USA v. Portugal game with his conversation-sparking “Z” shape cut into the hair on the side of his head, there was speculation it was...

25 June, 2014

Michael Schumacher Out of Coma and Transferred to Rehab

After months following a skiing accident and subsequent brain injury, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has left the hospital, according to his family....

19 June, 2014

Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Amy Van Dyken Rouen Severs Spine in Accident

While driving the vehicle, the Olympic gold medalist hit a curb and was thrown from the driver’s seat. She was not wearing a helmet and had not been drinking. ...

19 June, 2014

Advanced Neurosurgery Associates (ANA) Welcomes Dr. Allison Rathmann

Advanced Neurosurgery Associates (ANA) welcomes Dr. Allison Rathmann to our practice. Dr. Rathmann comes to us from her recent pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland,...

16 June, 2014

White House Concussion Summit Tied to ANA Position on Concussions

The White House and President Obama held a first-ever Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit on Thursday, May 30th, 2014. The Summit was attended by a group of athletes,...

03 June, 2014