The Spring 2011 edition of BrainWaves is now available online.
BrainWaves is the newsletter of the Swedish Neuroscience Institute. Published quarterly, BrainWaves provides information about neurological conditions treated at the Institute, and also profiles the programs, services, and new initiatives of the institute and its staff.
These tumors account for 30% of all brain and spinal cord tumors. Learn more from a Providence Swedish neurosurgeon.
Watch this video of recent online event and hear from experts and patients about how this advanced technology is changing lives.
A new report shows healthy habits improve your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia by up to 40%. A neuropsychologist shares what you should know. Watch this short video.
Dedication to best practices in life-saving stroke and diabetes care garners multiple Get With The Guidelines awards.
Watch video: Learn this simple method for recognizing stroke symptoms. It may help you save a life.
Swedish is the only hospital in the Puget Sound region using Ceribell, a portable device that helps speed diagnosis and treatment during neurological emergencies. Learn more.
Swedish is part of a trial that has shown significant promise for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s.
Virtual visits bring advanced care to more communities and relieve the strain and cost of traveling for many patients with MS.
Essential tremor ran in this family. Swedish neuroscience experts used focused ultrasound to treat the condition, which has plagued them for decades. Learn more.
Providence Swedish experts share some advice for building supportive relationships between patients, caregivers and loved ones.
Tofersen, a new drug, is the first gene therapy for a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
A Swedish expert discusses the autoimmune disease and its diagnosis and treatment.
A Swedish behavioral health expert offers guidance for finding our way back to center when life feels overwhelming.
Seattle’s KING 5 TV hosted a panel of sought-after Swedish specialists for a conversation about advanced treatments at Swedish and why patients from around the world choose us for their care.
A Swedish patient shares his experience of the procedure's life-changing success.
A Swedish expert explains aphasia, a disorder that affects the area of your brain that controls language and communication.
Occupational Therapist Simon Gale, the program's leader, on New Day Northwest. Share the thrill of skydiving with a program participant.
The Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center designation recognizes leadership in providing high-quality care for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Nancy Isenberg, M.D., medical director of Swedish’s Center for Healthy Aging, weighs in.
Providence Swedish joined a host of community partners on June 21 for a Brain Health Block Party to raise awareness about the importance of brain health.
