Neurosurgery Endorses H. Res. 366 Designating May 2019 as Stroke Awareness Month
In May and June during our focus effort on topics related to vascular neurosurgery, we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To this end, we wanted to highlight that on May 9, Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) introduced a resolution, H. Res. 366, designating May 2019 as “Stroke […]
#StrokeMonth Video: Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
In May and June during our focus effort on topics related to vascular neurosurgery, we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To this end, throughout May, we will be highlighting several #StrokeMonth video blogs to help raise awareness about this important topic. In the video below, neurosurgeon […]
#StrokeMonth Video: Let’s Do Everything We Can to Prevent and Treat Stroke!
In May and June during our focus effort on topics related to vascular neurosurgery, we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To this end, throughout May, we will be highlighting several #strokemonth video blogs to help raise awareness about this important topic. Stroke is a leading cause […]
Vascular Neurosurgery: Technological Innovation Where Every Minute Counts
Kimon Bekelis, MD (left)Director of the Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center and co-director of the Neuro ICU at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical CenterChairman, Neurointerventional Services at Catholic Health Services of Long Island West Islip, NY Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAHA (right)Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations CommitteeGeisingerWilkes Barre, PA Cerebrovascular disorders often come […]
Faces of Neurosurgery: Saluting Dr. Gavin Britz, Going the Extra [26] Mile(s) for His Patient
Guest post from Kristopher T. Kimmell, MD Neurosurgical Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the United States. Neurosurgeons play an important role in the management of patients with all forms of stroke […]