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October 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

October is upon us, and we are excited to gather for the NCS Annual Meeting in San Diego, October 14-17. This year’s meeting promises an...

NCS News, President's Update

September 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

September! This is a month of academic renewal and changing seasons.

NCS News, President's Update

August 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

Welcome to June and the halfway point of 2024. This year has marked a period of intentional change for the NCS, driven by strategic planning and...

NCS News, President's Update

July 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

Welcome to June and the halfway point of 2024. This year has marked a period of intentional change for the NCS, driven by strategic planning and...

NCS News, President's Update

June 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

Welcome to June and the halfway point of 2024. This year has marked a period of intentional change for the NCS, driven by strategic planning and...

NCS News, President's Update

May 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

Welcome to May as we continue our progress towards the horizon. This month holds special significance as it marks a time of celebration and...

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April 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

April may start with an April Fools’ prank but at the NCS we are seriously at work on our year-long mission to go Beyond the Horizon. In this...

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March 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

Welcome to March! March often signifies a transition in seasons, basketball excitement, Major League Baseball spring training and swings in the...

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February 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

As the end of the year draws near, I trust this final letter of 2023 finds you in good spirits, wherever you may be in the world. It has been a...

NCS News, President's Update

January 2024 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

As the end of the year draws near, I trust this final letter of 2023 finds you in good spirits, wherever you may be in the world. It has been a...

NCS News, President's Update

December 2023 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

As the end of the year draws near, I trust this final letter of 2023 finds you in good spirits, wherever you may be in the world. It has been a...

NCS News, President's Update

November 2023 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

As we approach the close of 2023, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support, which has been pivotal in shaping our...

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October 2023 President's Update

Written By: Paul Vespa, MD

As we step into the final quarter of 2023, I am thrilled to start in the role of president and embark on this journey of service to our remarkable...

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September 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

With the NCS 21st Annual Meeting now behind us, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for such a wonderful experience. The meeting...

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August 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

The countdown is on! We're thrilled about the upcoming annual meeting, and if you still need to register now's the time. There is much to...

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July 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

Pack your hat, sunglasses and linen shirt, it’s time to finalize your plans to attend the NCS 21st Annual Meeting, now just over a...

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June 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

As we kick off the month of June, I'll be wearing the color purple to acknowledge Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We often...

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May 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

As May begins, the Neurocritical Care Society and the healthcare industry as a whole are preparing to acknowledge several important opportunities...

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April 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

Looking ahead to all that April has in store, it's a perfect time to reflect on the things that bring us joy and fulfillment in our lives. One...

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March 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

There is a lot to celebrate in March—from International Women’s Day today to World Coma Day later this month and more.

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February 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

I’d like to begin my update this month with something that I’m sure is on all of our minds—the devastating earthquake in Turkey...

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January 2023 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

It’s the first month of the year and NCS is already off to the races. 2023 is going to be a big year for NCS and I hope you are looking...

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December 2022 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

I hope this letter finds you well and hopefully warm, as we approach the end of the year. You may be warmed by a fireplace in the northern...

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November 2022 President's Update

Written By: Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN, FNCS, FAAN

The 20th Neurocritical Care Society Annual Meeting online and in San Antonio, Texas, brought together an impressive gathering of more than 1,300...

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October 2022 President's Update

Written By: Panayiotis (Panos) N. Varelas, MD, PhD, FAAN, FNCS

October will be a very important month for all of us. We are coming close to the NCS Annual Meeting in San Antonio. I believe most of...

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September 2022 President's Update

Written By: Panayiotis (Panos) N. Varelas, MD, PhD, FAAN, FNCS

August is running to its end; the daylight has started to narrow in the northern hemisphere and families are slowly returning from those vacation...

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NCS News, International

Enhancing Neuromonitoring in Critical Care Units in Colombia: A Comprehensive Strategy

Written By: Jorge Carrizosa, MD, MS, NVS; Clio Rubinos, MD, MS, FACNS

At the recent Annual Meeting of the Colombian Intensive Care Society, a dedicated discussion forum brought together political, academic, and...

NCS News, International

Fortificando la Neuromonitorización en las Unidades de Cuidados Críticos en Colombia: Una Estrategia Integral

Written By: Jorge Carrizosa , MD, MS, NVS; Clio Rubinos, MD, MS, FACNS

En la reciente Reunión Anual de la Sociedad Colombiana de Cuidados Intensivos, se llevó a cabo un foro de discusión dedicado que reunió a líderes...

NCS News, International

Fifth Neurocritical Care Regional Meeting in the Middle East and Africa: Wood Anniversary

Written By: Yasser B. Abulhasan, MBChB, FRCPC, FNCS; Chair, Neurocritical Care-MENA Chapter of IPACCMS

The Neurocritical Care Society has positioned itself as an international society, and despite facing many challenges, it has been successful in...