Finding out you have a tumor or disease near the base of your skull can be frightening. Nebraska Medicine has a team that was built for exactly these types of cases. The Skull Base Surgery Program is the only one in the region focused entirely on this part of the body.

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.

If you’re a football fan, you’ve probably heard of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). However, while more people are aware of this condition, it remains widely misunderstood.

When it comes to stroke care, you have options – and your choice matters. Nebraska Medicine has been setting the gold standard in stroke care for over two decades, saving lives and improving outcomes.

An unruptured brain aneurysm is an area with a bulge or outpouching area in a blood vessel that has not ruptured. Most of these are found by chance during a scan for other medical issues.

On Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, Damon Strong was at work when he experienced what he described as the worst headache of his life.

In the last trimester of her pregnancy, Marion experienced a life-threatening medical problem that required emergency surgery.

Knowing the signs of a stroke and taking quick action are vital when it comes to achieving a positive outcome. It made all the difference for Michaela Brown of Ord, Nebraska. That, and an assist from the family cat!