The Top Health Trends for 2020

by | Jan 2, 2020 | General

Happy New Year! As we head into a new decade, our team wanted to take a look at the biggest trends predicted to hit healthcare in 2020. The Rise of AI in Healthcare: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily growing in healthcare. Whether it is to help...

Managing Holiday Stress for Better Brain Health

by | Dec 18, 2019 | Brain

While the holidays can be one of the most joyful times of year, they can also take a toll on your physical and mental health due to busy schedules, holiday travel and other factors. Your mental health and your brain can actually be affected by the holidays more than...

Unexpected Ways the Holidays Can Cause Back Pain

by | Dec 4, 2019 | General

It’s the holiday season! The holidays are often fun and inviting, but they can also be an extremely busy and stressful time for others. It’s important to remember self-care routines during this time so you can enjoy the holidays stress and pain free. As we...

The Stages of a Coma

by | Nov 20, 2019 | Brain, Surgery

A coma can be defined as a state of profound unconsciousness in which the patient is incapable of conscious behavior. During a state of coma, the brain shows very little activity and the patient is typically in a precarious state between life and death. Comas are...

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...