More articles about: Neurosurgery & Neurological Procedures
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What a Mini Stroke Is, and Why You Need To Act FAST
The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
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‘It Was Definitely Worth It’- Conquering Back Pain and Baseball
After injuring his back, one baseball player was able to get back to the game he loves with some minor spine surgery and help from Michigan Medicine
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Responsive Stimulation Gives Patient a ‘Second Chance’ at Life
Called NeuroPace, the medical device helped one patient overcome her epileptic seizures.
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A Brain Tumor at 27, and a Team that Changed Her Life
Christina Costa’s case required multiple neuro specialists. A multidisciplinary brain tumor clinic offered her just that, in one location.
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Artificial Intelligence Improves Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Neuropathologists are creating a partnership with AI by teaching it how to help diagnose brain tumors with more speed, accuracy and efficiency.
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How to Tell If a Brain Is Awake
Are EEG’s a reliable determinant of consciousness? Findings from a new study add to the continuing scientific debate and urge more cautious readings of EEG results.
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To Smile Again: How Brain Surgery Changed My Life
Diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma in 2010, on air host Melissa Smith shares her journey through treatment and recovery.
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Pilot and Marathoner Accelerates Life After Brain Tumor Surgery
Justin Kurtz has endured surgery and chemotherapy treatment for a rare brain tumor, but it hasn’t stopped him from tackling other big challenges.
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Positivity and Family Inspire Post-Brain Tumor Recovery
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Football Head Impact Raises Biomarkers for Brain Injury
Even without symptoms of concussion, researchers studying high school football players found two elevated biomarkers that are associated with brain injury.
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Rare Vascular Disease Moves ‘Fighter’ Patient to Ministry
One young man’s struggles with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome have served to strengthen his faith and shape his career.
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Calming Essential Tremor with Deep Brain Stimulation
After years of troublesome hand tremors, an active retiree finally found relief. Learn about the procedure that helped him regain function.
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New Technique Slashes Diagnosis Time During Brain Surgery
Discover how a new method could accelerate and improve the process for providing neurosurgeons with the pathology information they need to make decisions during surgery.
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Immunotherapy, Gene Therapy Combination Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma
Study shows immune checkpoint blockade in addition to gene therapy could help treat gliomas tumors. Learn more about the study on a potential glioma treatment
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Former Boxer Gives Brain Tumor a Counterpunch
Meet Kat Brauer Rice. Rice was a former boxer and college basketball player, now a wife and mother of two. Check out Kat's story of surviving two brain tumors.