Dr. Michael L Wolak PH.D., M.D.
Neurosurgeon
University Hospital And Clinics Division Of Neurosur Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Michael Wolak practices Neurological Surgery in Columbia, MO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Wolak 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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Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Imaging characteristics of the subdural evacuating port system, a new bedside therapy for subacute/chronic subdural hematoma.
- Influence of dehydration on the expression of neuropeptide Y Y1 receptors in hypothalamic magnocellular neurons.
- Tumefactive cyst with a vascular blush as a late complication after combined embolization and stereotactic radiosurgery treatments for a cerebral arteriovenous malformation.
- Apo CIII gene transcription is regulated by a cytokine inducible NF-kappa B element.
- Inhibition of ATP-induced increase in muscarinic K+ current by trypsin, alkaline pH, and anions.
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