Flossing is important for dental health, but did you know it can also prevent stroke? A new study suggests that flossing at least once a week may lower your risk of stroke caused by a blood clot.
Category Archives: Neurosurgery
Your Golf Swing is Hurting Your Game. It’s Also Hurting Your Back
Golf offers a healthy escape, but watch out for common injuries like back issues. Prevent them with warm-ups, core strength, proper grip & equipment, and varied practice. Learn more about spine care at WMCHealth.
A Medical Mystery Solved: Motorcyclist Finally Regains Function After Nerve Injury
After a motorcycle accident left Andrew McGrath unable to move his arm, a rare nerve injury threatened his dexterity and career. Thanks to a complex nerve transfer by WMCHealth’s Dr. Jared Pisapia, Andrew regained function and got his life back. Expert care makes all the difference.
I’m a Neurologist. Here Are 5 Things to Know About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition influenced by genetics, environment, and immune system dysfunction, with women being three times more likely to develop it than men. While MS cannot be prevented, maintaining vitamin D levels, avoiding smoking, and staying active can help manage symptoms, and modern treatments have significantly improved outcomes. At WMCHealth, expert neurologists provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to support patients at every stage of their MS journey.
Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth
When 29-year-old Tania Zuniga learned she needed brain surgery for the second time in two years, she expected another long hospital stay. Instead, she was home just hours after her procedure, thanks to an innovative treatment approach being explored at WMCHealth.Zuniga was first diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2023, following surgery to remove aContinue reading “Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth”
Can You Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Nearly 7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.