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Tips to show appreciation for caregivers

January 14, 2020 Alexandria Bland,  caregiver,  Healthcare,  Neurology

More than 40 million people serve as caregivers in the United States. While it can be fulfilling to help care for a loved one, the

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Understanding ALS

October 23, 2019 Alexandria Bland,  ALS,  Healthcare,  Neurology

In 2014, millions of Americans participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped to raise awareness for the disease. Five years later, researchers are

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Are migraines worse for women?

May 8, 2019 Alexandria Bland,  Headaches,  Healthcare,  Neurology,  Women's Health

Of the more than 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, 28 million are women. Do women have a greater risk of getting migraines and

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Understanding traumatic brain injuries

March 6, 2019 Alexandria Bland,  Concussions,  Healthcare,  Neurosurgery

In recent years, there’s been an emergence of research related to the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on U.S. athletes. However, TBIs impact many

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Finding relief after 20 years of chronic back pain

August 7, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Neurology,  Neurosurgery

After Shahab Ghani suffered a back injury in 1996, he dealt with chronic pain in his lumbar region for several years. He took pain medications

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Myasthenia gravis: What you should know

June 26, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Healthcare,  myasthenia gravis,  Neurology

There’s a good chance that you’re aware of ALS thanks to widespread participation in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. However, there’s a similar, more common

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Exploring advances in epilepsy treatment

June 8, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Dr. Jay Gavvala,  Dr. Sameer Sheth,  epilepsy,  Healthcare,  Neurology,  Neurosurgery

If a loved one is living with epilepsy, you’re well aware of how debilitating the disorder can be. While traditional epilepsy treatments are effective for

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Supporting multiple sclerosis research and education at the MS 150

April 18, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Community,  Dr. George Hutton,  MS 150,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Neurology

More than 2.3 million people worldwide are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), which affects the central nervous system, can be physically and psychologically debilitating, and

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What you need to know about epilepsy

January 23, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Dr. Jay Gavvala,  epilepsy,  Healthcare,  Neurology,  neurophysiology

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, more than 65 million people worldwide are affected by epilepsy and it’s estimated that 1 in 26 people will develop

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Know your risk for brain aneurysm

January 2, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  brain aneurysm,  Healthcare,  Neurosurgery

According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs every 18 minutes in the United States. But what exactly is a brain aneurysm?

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