How biomarkers are changing brain tumor diagnoses and treatments
Biomarkers can help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and offer more effective treatments for brain tumors
Tag Archive for: neurology
Understanding brain tumors
There are at least 100 different types of brain tumors, and their impact on patient lives varies considerably.
One family’s experience with stroke and beyond
A stroke can be life-changing for the patient and loved ones. For one family, the journey has required resilience and faith.
What is a stroke?
Our brains need a consistent flow of blood and oxygen. Which is precisely why strokes can be so dangerous.
Acute stroke: critical emergency steps
Every second counts in the aftermath of a stroke, and medical professionals must act quickly to save lives.
7 tips for stroke prevention
As many as 80 percent of strokes are preventable, provided we humans take good care of ourselves.
How different strokes impact different brain functions
Strokes can happen anywhere in the brain. Where they occur can dictate the symptoms a patient experiences.
BE FAST: How a mnemonic is improving stroke awareness
Awareness and a speedy response are keys to minimizing the consequences of a stroke. One mnemonic can help.
Understanding the ins and outs of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a family of brain disorders marked by seizures. In this Q&A, Dr. Bruce Hermann explains how the condition affects cognition.
When age is really just a number
SuperAgers are people who are over 80 years old with the cognition of a 50- or 60-year-old. How did they get that way?