The Need for Safety Measures with e-Scooters

by | Oct 23, 2019 | Brain

In 2018, there were over 38.5 million trips made on e-scooters in the USA. As micro-mobility options (eg e-scooters, rental bikes, e-bikes, etc.) grow in popularity, there are more chances for riders to intersect with cars, transit and other residents of the road....

What is Hydrocephalus and How to Treat It?

by | Oct 9, 2019 | Brain, Surgery

The brain is complex yet delicate; there are many ways it can be negatively impacted. Today, we’re looking at what hydrocephalus is, its causes, symptoms and treatments. To begin, hydrocephalus is “the buildup of fluid in the brain’s cavities or...

What is an Awake Craniotomy?

by | Sep 25, 2019 | Brain

Modern medicine has allowed the field of neurosurgery to treat more diseases with fewer side effects. As technology continues to advance, neurosurgeons will ideally be able to prevent and cure diseases that impact the brain and spine. Awake craniotomy is a marvel of...

How to Care for An Aging Brain

by | Aug 28, 2019 | Brain

As we age, the way we care for our body and more importantly our brain needs to adapt and adjust. What you did in your 20s is probably not what you’ll do in your 70s or 80s. While a healthy diet, daily exercise and promoting cognitive function through mental...

Back Pain Management: Tools for Temporary Relief

by | Aug 14, 2019 | General, Spine

Nearly 31 million Americans experience ongoing and recurring lower back pain. Back and neck pain are unfortunately a common reality for many Americans. While the staff at Kuether Brain & Spine strive to find a long-term solution, there are some forms of temporary...