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Dear Friends,
Friday, March 14th marked the 20th Anniversary of the opening of Princeton Brain & Spine Care. This milestone brings to mind Cicero's powerful words: "Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things." As I reflect on this anniversary, those words resonate.
Many of you have reached out on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and in person to extend their best wishes on this occasion. I am deeply grateful.
Let's get started.
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Straight answers to straight questions. That's the theme of Ask A Neurosurgeon on my YouTube channel.
What do neurosurgeons actually do? What are the most common procedures, and what do I do most in my practice? Patients asked, and I answered. Watch now.
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, and you won't miss future videos in this series.
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20th Anniversary: A Reflection
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This Newsletter began with a quote from Cicero that seemed appropriate to the 20th Anniversary of the opening of Princeton Brain & Spine Care on March 14, 2005. We've come a very long way from that early beginning, and I'm full of gratitude to all the people who played a role in the journey. I shared some thoughts on my LinkedIn channel, and I invite you to have a look.
My Reflections
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As a child, I always knew I wanted to be a doctor. I was called to the challenge of medicine and the privilege of healing. Thanks to the support of my family, the guidance of mentors, and years of training, that dream became a reality. On our 20th Anniversary that leads to some reflections on dreams and opportunities about how each of us can contribute to making a better world.
Please consider following me across multiple social media channels. As this Newsletter demonstrates, I'm committed to sharing a broad variety of information and content. Some content may be suitable for a fun Facebook video; some might be found only on a site like LinkedIn. The only way to see it all, is to subscribe everywhere.
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Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center
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Beyond the Mat
Right now, filmmakers are working on this powerful documentary about Trenton Youth Wrestling. Wrestling is a sport that builds discipline, mental toughness, and resilience in young athletes. Wrestling isn’t just about competition; it’s about life lessons, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. This film will shine a light on the impact wrestling has on young athletes and the Trenton community.
Did you watch the Academy Awards? Did you ever wonder how documentary films get made and how the subjects are selected? Follow this link to learn more about how you can support the documentary, help spread the word about TYWLC, and maybe, just maybe... get to see us at the Academy Awards.
Watch the Video
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Brain Injury Awareness Month
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As a neurosurgeon, I have seen the results of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
As a previous NCAA Division I wrestler and as a youth coach, I have a passion for the sport of wrestling. Anyone who is involved in youth sports... as a coach, a parent, or as an athlete has a responsibility to take steps to prevent traumatic brain injuries.
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You can support research into Traumatic Brain Injury at the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia : Explore "The Suicide Disease"
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We continue our review of important articles from the patient library on my website. Many patients and medical professionals that are reading this are aware that I often treat Trigeminal Neuralgia. I had the very good fortune to train with Dr. Peter Jannetta, the originator of the "gold standard" treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia, and the condition has remained an important part of my practice.
If you're interested in learning about what was sometimes called the "suicide disease" during the early 1900s then this article will provide a great jumping-off point to explore the articles to be found on
markmclaughlinmd.com.
Explore multiple articles about the disease along with a reminiscence of my first meeting with Dr. Jannetta.
👉 Learn More Here
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NeuroRounds April 1st, 2025 7:00 AM Eastern
NeuroRounds returns to our normal schedule.
Our March event turned into an unexpected example of real life neurosurgery. Our scheduled guest, neurosurgeon Samik Chakraborty, MD, found himself in the operating room treating an emergency so we did what surgeons do... we adapted. It proved to be a great lesson for the med students and led to discussion of some of the most challenging ideas in the practice of medicine. What do we do and say in the presence of tears, emotion, and death? How do we serve the patient and their family? If you missed it, you missed a powerful conversation.
Register NOW to get an email reminder and schedule your attendance at our monthly event. Set the first Tuesday of the month on your calendar.
NeuroRounds is the educational, medical webinar where neurosurgical cases are presented, diagnostic imaging is reviewed, and key facts are discussed. It's an engaging experience that will allow you to build your resume! Perfect for Med Students, Pre-Med, NPs, PAs, PA-Cs or anyone looking to improve their skill set. Be a part of this unique opportunity.
NeuroRounds is ONLY available live. That's intentional. It is designed for the serious..., the people hungry for knowledge. If you would like an invitation to our next event, request it below.
Click here for your invitation to attend.
NeuroRounds provides CME credits, virtual shadowing credits, and the opportunity to review real cases with leading medical experts from around the world. It's for Med students, Pre-Meds, Practicing Professionals and more. It is always free... always live.
You are cordially invited to join NeuroRounds on the first Tuesday of every month.
Request your NeuroRounds invitation here. If you know someone who should be attending, please share this newsletter or the direct link with them. They will receive a warm welcome when they join us, and we're confident you will receive their thanks.
To stay up to date on all the latest NeuroRounds news, join our Facebook group here.
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This is YOUR Newsletter. It covers a wide range of topics, and it's intended to educate and keep you up to date on topics of interest. If you have ideas that you would like me to explore in the Newsletter, on my website, or on social media, consider this your invitation to reach out and let me know. Visit the website or any of my social media channels to reach out to me. Also, if you know someone who might enjoy the Newsletter, please feel free to pass it on.
Warm regards,
Mark
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