Neuroscience
Clinical insights on progressive treatments for a wide range of brain, spine and central nervous system conditions.
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Read ArticleHeart disease and stroke prevention: It starts with knowing the risks
World Heart Day and World Stroke Day help build awareness about the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and how you can reduce your risk of disease.
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Read ArticlePromoting resilience in young children: Five tips for parents
Find out how to improve emotional well-being for children and prevent mental health disorders before they begin.
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Read ArticleQ&A on understanding vertigo
Get answers to your questions about vertigo and balance issues from a Swedish audiologist.
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Read ArticleAdvances in the treatment of essential tremor
Guided focus ultrasound technology is a promising, non-invasive treatment to mitigate essential tremor
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Read ArticleAdvances and updates in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
New medication and therapies are being developed to mitigate tremors and permanent immobility caused by Parkinson’s disease.
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Read ArticleWill artificial intelligence be able to predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease?
The use of machine learning applications in diagnosing Alzheimer's is an exciting new development in medical research that promises to help overcome the difficulties of early diagnosis.
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Read ArticleHelping patients be heard: Teaming up to treat aphasia
Aphasia treatment is spearheaded by a speech and language pathologist but draws on the professionalism and skill of numerous other specialties.
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Read ArticleWhat you need to know about migraines
According to the World Health Organization, up to 75% of adults between 18 to 65 years old have had a headache in the last year. Of those, at least 30% have reported a migraine. Despite how...
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Read ArticleTime is brain so BEFAST to recognize stroke
Nirav H. Shah, MD, Medical Director of Stroke at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, explains how strokes are caused, how they are treated and how to prevent them from happening.
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Read ArticleDeep brain stimulation holds promise for a growing number of neurologic disorders
Medical science has invested heavily in researching the brain, and one promising area that has garnered well-deserved attention is the increasing success of a medical procedure known as deep...
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Read ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Center serves a region in need
The Multiple Sclerosis Center at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute receives patients from all over the world wanting to confirm their MS diagnosis or seeking ways to manage their symptoms and...
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Read ArticleWhat really happens when your feet and hands "fall asleep"
A closer look at an all-too-familiar sensation of your hands and feet falling asleep.
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Read ArticleWhat do you really know about epilepsy?
When you think about epilepsy, you may think of seizures. But Lisa Caylor, MD, epileptologist at Swedish, associates epilepsy with a stigma she knows all too well.
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Read ArticleBrain Aneurysm Awareness Month: Spreading the word
Educate yourself on brain aneurysm for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
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Read ArticleCan a redesigned football helmet protect against concussions?
Football season begins in a few short weeks; not only for the NFL but schools, as well. In September, kids across America will eagerly sign up for football and other contact sports. As a parent...
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Read ArticleThe Dennis Lisk Story
When brain cancer claimed Dennis Lisk’s life, his daughter Megan channeled her love for art into fundraising for the disease.
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Read ArticleKnow the signs of stroke: you may save a life
The average age for a stroke is 65. But more young people, some in their late 20s to early 30s, are having strokes. Learn to recognize the symptoms of a stroke with the acronym FAST. Here’s what...
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6 things to consider before applying for disability
Many people with chronic neurological conditions have questions about when to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. While there’s plenty of information on how to apply, there’s...
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Read ArticleA letter from Jen Vetrovs, RN, BSN, who embarks on Bike the US for MS
Jen Vetrovs, RN, BSN, writes this letter to share her enlightening, emotional journey raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) through Bike the US for MS.
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Read ArticleHow decluttering can improve physical and mental health
Learn how decluttering your home and space can improved physical and mental wellness. Let's call it mental spring cleaning.
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