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.
A Swedish mental health expert shares an exercise that can give you a short, stress-lowering break.
Swedish is one of only a few U.S. centers involved in trials designed to prove the safety of a new artificial disc for degenerative disc disease patients.
At 285 pounds, Lindsey Washington had poor health and low self-esteem. Bariatric surgery at Swedish Health helped her take control and lose weight.
A Swedish gastroenterologist offers guidance on ways to improve your digestive health and overall wellbeing.
Many people suffer with this painful condition for years before it's treated.
Watch video. A unique job training program offers women experiencing homelessness, economic insecurity or domestic violence a path to a career and success. Learn more.
U.S. cases this year have already surpassed 2023 totals. A Swedish expert has guidance for protecting yourself and your loved ones.
Major advances include more tailored, targeted therapies and a significantly improved experience for patients.
Going vegan? A registered dietitian at Swedish answers common questions and explains the benefits and risks of removing animal products from your diet.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a dangerous condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the thigh, lower leg or pelvis. A heart expert at Swedish outlines symptoms and care options.
Watch video: our Partial Hospitalization Program offers patients an empowering, multidisciplinary day-treatment program to help them reach their treatment goals.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Here are some healthy habits you can build to support your family's heart health.
A colon and rectal surgeon at Swedish answers common questions about hemorrhoids and shares tips to help keep them in check.
Watch video: Meet this four-legged caregiver who lends a paw at our Issaquah campus.
Virtual visits bring advanced care to more communities and relieve the strain and cost of traveling for many patients with MS.
Learn what you need to know about prostate cancer — and about new tools for diagnosing and treating the disease.
Aortic stenosis can be a startling diagnosis, but no matter where you live you can access leading-edge treatments, like TAVR.
Swedish Health patient Annie Smith lost more than 80 pounds thanks to sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Her only regret is not having the procedure sooner.
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