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Category Archives: Neurology & Neurosurgery
Soccer Mom Strokes on the Field
The phrase “soccer mom” might be a cliché, but for Jessica Cook of Jacksonville, Fla., it was apropos. The mom of three boys (ages 6, 10 and 13) spent hours in the car each week driving her sons from one field … Continue reading
By Cynthia (Cindy) Weiss |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2301, 3014, 3636, 5177, 5252, 5292, 5294, 5334, Brain Aneurysm, cardiovascular disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Florida, Jessica Cook, MayoClinicFL, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, stroke, Stroke Telemedicine, telemedicine, Telestroke
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Mayo’s caring attitude brings hope to patient
Jim Brooks was vacationing with his family in Spain when suddenly he couldn’t speak for 10 minutes and wound up in the hospital. Jim and his wife Louanne decided together they wanted to return to their Minnesota home and Mayo … Continue reading
By makalajohnson |
Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 1136, 2871, 3640, 3719, 3723, 5279, 5292, 5335, brain cancer, chemotherapy, clinical trial, Dr. Joon Uhm, glioblastoma, Jim Brooks, Neurology & Neurosurgery, oncology, radiation, stage 4
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Seizure-free after new surgery
One of Arden Berge’s most surprising discoveries while he was a graduate student in meteorology had nothing to do with the weather. “I’d been lying on the bed reading, and all of a sudden I looked up and there were … Continue reading
By makalajohnson |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2859, 5292, 5294, 5335, Arden Berge, complex partial seizures, Dr. Gregory Cascino, Dr. Richard Marsh, Epilepsy, Mayo Clinic, medication, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Seizure, Surgery, tumor
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Surgery to treat epilepsy leaves woman seizure-free
Carla Huelsmann felt seizures were taking over her life. Surgery at Mayo Clinic gave it back to her. Continue reading
By mayoclinic |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2589, 5294, 5335, Carla Huelsmann, Epilepsy, Mayo Clinic, Seizure
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Multifocal motor neuropathy
When Cecilia Van Gorp began losing movement and strength in her limbs, doctors thought she had Lou Gehrig’s disease. A trip to Mayo Clinic revealed multifocal motor neuropathy. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 5292, 5297, 5335, Cecilia Van Gorp, Dr. Brian Crum, Mayo Clinic, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
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Deep Brain Stimulation Gets Police Detective Back on the Job
Jeffrey Hughes is one of the first patients in the U.S. to undergo deep brain stimulation for his chronic headaches — and he is happy he had the courage to make that choice. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 1757, 3872, 5292, 5297, 5335, cluster headaches, David Black M.D., Deep Brain Stimulation, Jeffery Hughes, Mayo Clinic
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Teamwork helps nurse find relief from rare tumor
When doctors discovered a large tumor wrapped around Wendy Cook’s sciatic nerve and extending into her pelvis, she turned to Mayo Clinic for help. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 4705, 5228, 5292, 5297, 5335, 5396, Mayo Clinic, nerve tumors, Neurofibromatosis, Wendy Cook
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Surgery puts an end to life-limiting epilepsy seizures
Surgery to treat epilepsy has allowed Melissa Bruesehoff to enjoy many things that once seemed out of reach — including motherhood. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2589, 5292, 5294, 5335, 5418, Epilepsy, Gregory D. Cascino, Mayo Clinic, Melissa Bruesehoff, Neurology & Neurosurgery, seizures
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Relief for pain caused by Chiari type I malformation
Sean Murphy enduring debilitating chronic headaches due to Chiari type I malformation; Mayo Clinic surgeons provided relief. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2892, 5292, 5294, 5335, 5418, Chiari Malformation, John Atkinson, Mayo Clinic, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Sean Murphy
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Holiday Health Hints and the Faces of Stroke Prevention
As I get ready to celebrate the holidays with my family this year, I’m preparing to pay special attention to my father and grandmother. Both have had a stroke in the past. And while both are doing well, I learned … Continue reading
By CSMMayo |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2301, 5292, 5334, Christmas, heart attack, heart problems during holidays, Holiday Heart, Mayo Clinic, MayoClinicFL, stroke, TIA
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