Knowing the signs of a stroke and taking immediate action can be life-saving. For 54-year-old Fulton Washington of Chicago, Illinois, swift coordination by many people is why he is alive today.
Question: My mother was recently diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. We had a trip planned for next month. Is it safe for her to travel by air? Answered by neurosurgeon William Thorell, MD.
If you’re expecting a baby or have a newborn with a brain condition called a vein of Galen malformation (VOGM), you may have many questions. This rare condition can be serious, but advances in care have greatly improved outcomes.
If you’ve been diagnosed with an unruptured brain aneurysm, you likely have questions about how to manage it and if, or when, you should pursue treatment.
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect memory, thinking and everyday life. While some risk factors—like age and family history—cannot be changed, others can. One important and treatable risk factor is obstructive sleep apnea.
Wendy Wessling began her cancer journey over a decade ago. With her husband Tom and four children by her side, Wessling embarked on a journey she never thought she’d have to face.
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