Dr. John Anthony Braca
Neurosurgeon
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. John Braca practices Neurological Surgery in Maywood, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Braca prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Glucocorticoids induce neuroendocrine cell differentiation and increase expression of N-myc in N-type human neuroblastoma cells.
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- Delayed Presentation of an Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Massive Epistaxis Secondary to a Nasal Foreign Body: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
- Needlestick injuries among healthcare professionals in training: using the surgical 'time-out' and hand-off protocols to deter high-risk needlesticks.
- Endovascular treatment of ruptured tiny (⩽3mm) intracranial aneurysms in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage: A case series of 20 patients and literature review.
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