Now enrolling patients with pseudotumor cerebri for a clinical trial evaluating dural venous sinus stenting. Learn more: https://bar.rw/2SjxScW
We're excited to announce that the Barrow #Stroke Program has been renamed the Petznick Stroke Center, in honor of a generous donation from Pat Petznick and her family. Ms. Petznick is a member of the Women's Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation.
The Petznick Stroke Center is committed to providing excellent #strokecare, informing the community about #strokeprevention through control of risk factors, and finding new ways of treating and preventing stroke through research.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/2G8WpPu
Join us tonight at 5pm PT for Barrow Neuro Office Hours: #NeurologyResidency Edition, where you'll have the opportunity to meet our wellness chiefs!
Senior residents Kelly Breaux, MD, and Zain Ashary, MD, oversee work/life balance for neurology trainees and will talk about how residents support one another. Program Director Courtney Schusse, MD, and Associate Program Director Glynnis Zieman, MD, will also join the discussion.
Details on how to participate via Zoom: https://bar.rw/2HHlkK8
#TransformationTuesday: The Eller Telepresence room at Barrow Neurological Institute has received a facelift—creating a more open atmosphere and modern look while also increasing seating capacity.
The room made history when it opened in 2005 as one of the first #MedPresence video-conferencing units in the country. It enabled the live broadcast of surgical procedures from the operating room.
Since then, #Telepresence has become an essential multi-use space for the Institute. While it is still used for producing and showing live surgery broadcasts, it also hosts resident rounds, press conferences, educational seminars, and team meetings.
Over the past 15 years, however, the room had become dated. Learn about the transformation and see more photos here: https://bar.rw/3mSGipD
Interested in the Neurology Residency Program at Barrow Neurological Institute? Join us for Neurology Office Hours in September and October to find out more about life as a neurology resident at Barrow.
https://www.barrowneuro.org/education/graduate-medical-education/neuroscience-residency-programs/neurology/
October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth!
Physical therapy can serve as an alternative to surgery for some conditions or help people improve their physical function after surgery or injury. Our therapists tailor exercises to meet each patient's needs and goals, and many of them undergo training in specific #neurorehabilitation technologies.
Thank you to all of our physical therapists for your life-changing work!
Considering applying to our #NeurosurgeryResidency Program? We spoke to our attending #neurosurgeons and residents about their relationships with each other inside and outside of the operating room.
"I think that's one of the reasons why Barrow residents graduate here fantastically trained and I think a lot of times head and shoulders above the rest—it's because more is expected of you, in a good way," said Charuta Furey, MD, a PGY-3 resident. "You're supported, but you're given that trust and you're given that responsibility. And as a result, you rise to it."
Watch the video to learn more!
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The Relationships Between Attendings and Residents in the Barrow Neurosurgery Residency Program
Reyna Felix, a 27-year-old Phoenix-area resident, said her memory of February to May of this year is essentially blank. Her friends and family said they observed changes in Felix's mood during that time period.
After she began having seizures, Reyna was diagnosed with a rare #autoimmune disorder known as anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. She has been undergoing treatment with Dr. Ram Narayan, a neurologist at Barrow who has a special certification in rare #neuroimmune disorders.
Reyna shared her story with 12 News:
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Valley woman shares experience after diagnosed with rare ‘brain on fire’ condition
Dr. Jacob Baranoski, a PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Barrow Neurological Institute, has received a highly competitive research fellowship grant from the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation.
The grant will support Dr. Baranoski’s study of the potential role of dietary estrogens in preventing the formation and rupture of #brainaneurysms. He will collaborate with Dr. Tomoki Hashimoto in the Barrow Aneurysm and AVM Research Center.
Congratulations, Dr. Baranoski!
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Barrow Neurosurgery Resident Receives NREF Grant for Aneurysm Study
It’s #NationalPAWeek! Physician assistant Karissa Secora is a vital member of the team in the Jan & Tom Lewis Migraine Treatment Program. She works alongside Dr. Kerry Knievel to diagnose and treat individuals with #migraine and other debilitating #headache disorders.
Karissa is board certified and holds an additional certification in headache medicine. In 2018, she was awarded #PhysicianAssistant of the Year by the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants.
Tanya Bratton, who has been a patient in the migraine program for the past couple years, described Karissa as kind, friendly, responsive, and a good listener.
"I can honestly say Karissa puts the 'care' in health care," Tanya said. "I cannot thank you enough for your dedication and sacrifices. The amount of hours you put in for me—and probably hundreds of other patients—to have a fighting chance, to actually live a little without 24/7 crazy chronic and painful headaches, does not go unnoticed. Karissa, you make my world such a better place to live in."
Thank you for all you do for our patients, Karissa!
Zaman Mirzadeh, MD, PhD, an assistant professor and a neurosurgeon-scientist at Barrow Neurological Institute, has been named a recipient of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award.
The New Innovator Award is one of four grant mechanisms supported by the NIH through its High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program. This program encourages applicants to think "outside the box" to pursue trailblazing ideas in any area of research relevant to the NIH’s mission to advance knowledge and enhance health.
Dr. Mirzadeh received the award for his research on the use of central nervous system targeted therapies for #diabetes treatment. He is studying whether the brain can be rewired to normalize blood sugar levels in people with #type2diabetes.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/36FSuEj #NIHHighRisk
Today is #WorldSpineDay! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for our neurosurgeons via Instagram. Drs. David Barranco, Kumar Kakarla, and Laura Snyder have answered a few of them. Click through the images to read the Q&A!
The #Alzheimers and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow is hosting a free webinar for care partners of individuals with #dementia.
"Flourishing in Life, Love, and Intimacy as a Dementia Care Partner" will focus on strengthening relationships between you and the individual for whom you provide care, whether you are a family member or a professional #caregiver.
Speakers include Dr. Anna Burke, a neuropsychiatrist and the director of our Alzheimer's Program, and Dr. Edward Shaw, a physician and mental health counselor whose wife had early-onset #Alzheimersdisease. He is the author of the book "Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey," which webinar participants will receive in the mail.
The webinar will be held Friday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. (PDT). Register here: https://bar.rw/3j78gut.
Barrow neurosurgeon Dr. Laura Snyder was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) as an Ex-Officio member. This is an important leadership position in the field of #neurosurgery, as the CNS is one of the essential organizations for neurosurgeons, trainees, and industry innovators in neurosurgical disease.
The mission of CNS is to enhance health and improve lives through the advancement of neurosurgical education and scientific exchange.
I remember in college, they used to say: It’s not the books that make the education—it’s your classmates,” recalled Dr. Francisco Ponce, Barrow #NeurosurgeryResidency Program director. “When you imagine what your next seven years are going to be like, this is the team you want to be a part of.”
Watch the video to learn more about residency life at Barrow.
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What It's Like to Be a Barrow Neurosurgery Resident
Terry Fife, MD, designated institutional official for the neuroscience residency and fellowship programs at Barrow, talks about the unique strengths of our programs.
We're proud to introduce Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp! Thanks to a Medtronic grant, this series will bring you insider access to our end-of-day neurosurgery teaching rounds.
Come with us as Barrow President & CEO Dr. Michael Lawton leads us up the trail from the Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp to the summit of technical excellence.
Watch the first episode here!
#TBT: Faculty of the Division of #Neuroanesthesiology in 1987. Left to right: Drs. Peter Radzuens, Steve Shedd, Doug Tuchin, Lisa Wilkinson, and Karl Wilkinson. Barrow added this division in 1976.
Looking for a #secondopinion? We are accepting new requests for neurosurgical second opinions through our online portal!
We are open and accepting new patients and performing all surgical procedures. Rest assured, we are taking extensive precautions to safeguard patients inside our facilities.
Get a Barrow Second Opinion: https://bar.rw/3j3DHpu
The glass windows are going up on the #BarrowNeuroplex! We can't wait for this dream to become a reality in 2021.
Learn more about this exciting project and watch the progress live: https://bar.rw/3dxgfQy
#neurosurgery #neursocience #neurology #phoenix #arizona
Congratulations to Barrow neurosurgeon Dr. Luis Tumialán on the recent publication of his book, "Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Primer."
The textbook provides an introduction to #minimallyinvasivespinesurgery approaches, especially for #neurosurgery and orthopedic residents, fellows, and spine surgeons who want to incorporate minimally invasive techniques into their practice. It is beautifully illustrated by Joshua Lai, a former Barrow medical illustrator/animator.
It is available for purchase on the Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. website: https://bar.rw/350DGhj
Our second episode of Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp is live! Thanks to a generous educational grant from Medtronic Neurosurgery, we're bringing you insider access to our #neurosurgery teaching rounds.
Follow along as Dr. Michael Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review an unusual case involving an optic nerve sheath meningioma.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3mA6B2Q
About 87 percent of #strokes are ischemic, meaning they are caused by a clot rather than a bleed. The clot-busting drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) is a first-line treatment for ischemic strokes.
Mark Schornak and Danielle VanBrabant with the #Neuroscience Publications Department at Barrow created this animation explaining what happens during an #ischemicstroke and how tPA restores blood circulation in the brain.
#WorldStrokeDay
The Barrow #NeuroscienceNursing Symposium is returning this November for its 39th year—this time in a virtual on-demand format.
This course will provide an organized approach to care and challenges that are faced. Our experts will deliver the most up-to-date, evidence-based information on communication, #nursing, and medical and surgical interventions.
Stay tuned for more information!
#YearoftheNurse: Many people describe brain tumor treatment as more of a marathon than a sprint. Treatment often requires a multifaceted approach, and recovery can be a long haul. Plus, experts usually recommend regular follow-up visits and imaging tests so that they can detect and treat any tumor recurrence as soon as possible.
Navigating this journey can be overwhelming. That's where Jacki Garcia comes in. Jacki is a #nurse navigator for Barrow patients with #braintumors, including those who undergo Phase 0 clinical trials at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
Learn more about her role, how she got here, and why she finds her job so rewarding: https://bar.rw/35HaGLZ
#InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek
Neurosurgeon Dr. Juan Uribe was recently a guest on the #Neurosurgery Podcast. He talked about his journey from beginning his neurosurgical training in Colombia to becoming the chief of the division of spinal disorders at Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona.
Listen here: https://bar.rw/37MGPUM
#TBT: The Barrow Center for #Neuromodulation, under the direction of neurosurgeon Francisco Ponce, MD, was created in 2011 to treat patients with #Parkinsonsdisease and other movement disorders using #deepbrainstimulation.
DBS is a surgical treatment that involves placing an electrode in a targeted area of the brain and connecting it to a pacemaker-like device in the chest called a neurostimulator. The neurostimulator delivers an electrical current to the electrode in the brain to regulate abnormal electrical signals and help control symptoms.
The Center was the second institution in the country to perform #DBSsurgery on patients under general anesthesia (asleep DBS). It was also the first to offer placement of both the electrode and the neurostimulator in the same surgical procedure.
The Muhammad Ali #Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute has installed a ZeroG harness system for gait and balance therapy. It is the latest device in Barrow’s line-up of robotics for #neurorehabilitation.
ZeroG, created by Aretech, LLC, provides dynamic bodyweight support to patients as they practice different tasks. These include walking, balancing, climbing stairs, sitting down, and standing up. Additionally, its fall protection features allow patients to practice these activities in a safe and controlled environment.
Learn more about this technology: https://bar.rw/3epavJ9
Tyler Cole, MD, a PGY-6 #neurosurgeryresident at Barrow, recently received two competitive awards from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
Dr. Cole was awarded Best Operative Technique - Cerebrovascular for his abstract “In Vivo Preclinical Quantitative Flow Analysis of Arterial Anastomosis Using a Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler and Clinical Application for Extracranial-to-Intracranial Bypass." He worked on the project with Drs. Michael Lawton and Mark Preul.
Dr. Cole received the Best Clinical Research Award - CSNS for his abstract “Access to #Neurosurgery in the Era of Narrowing Insurance Networks: Statewide Analysis of Accountable Care Act Marketplace Plans in Arizona, USA”. He worked on this project with Dr. Luis Tumialán.
If you provide care for someone with #Alzheimersdisease or another form of #dementia, please consider joining us for a free #carepartner webinar!
"Caring For Your Partner Without Losing Yourself" will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. (MST). Our guest speaker will be Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research.
Learn more and register here: https://bar.rw/2TKKXMP
Congratulations to Jakub Godzik, MD, a PGY-7 #neurosurgery resident at Barrow, who was awarded the best abstract for young surgeons at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery/SOLAS Society Of Lateral Access Surgery Annual Forum '20.
The award was for his paper, “Single-Position Prone-Lateral Approach: Cadaveric Feasibility and Early Surgical Clinical Experience.” The prone lateral approach to the lumbar #spine is something few centers have been able to perform.
Dr. Godzik thanked his co-authors: Ifije Ohiorhenuan, MD, PhD; Bernardo De Andrada, MD; David Xu, MD; Corey Walker, MD; Alex Whiting, MD; Jay Turner, MD, PhD; and Juan Uribe, MD.
Congratulations to Alexander Whiting, MD, a PGY-7 #neurosurgery resident at Barrow, who received the 2020 American Epilepsy Society Young Investigator Award. This award recognizes young investigators conducting basic, translational, or clinical #epilepsy research.
Dr. Whiting's abstract, “Development of a model using automated volumetric analysis of preoperative volume loss to predict seizure outcomes after frontal lobectomy,” was selected from over 1,100 submissions for this honor. It comes with a $1,200 stipend, and Dr. Whiting will be presenting his work at the annual meeting in December.
The $1 Million Raffle you've been waiting for is back with a new name and all cash prizes! Your #raffle ticket helps fund groundbreaking #research, helps save lives, and gets you the chance at $1 million. Purchase your ticket by 11/16, and you could win an extra $25,000! Now that's a win-win.
Support the #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute community here: https://bar.rw/2Iv8Ky5
#TBT: This photo from 2006 shows a surgical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner that had just been installed with the construction of the Robert F. Spetzler Neuroscience Tower.
We're sharing this photo in celebration of #NationalRadiologicTechnologyWeek! Thank you to all of our imaging professionals, who are a vital part of the Barrow team.
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center's next Lunch and Learn event will focus on genetics and #Parkinsonsdisease.
Our guest speaker will be James Beck, PhD, the chief scientific officer of the Parkinson's Foundation. Dr. Beck will discuss the role of genetics and genetic testing in Parkinson's. He'll also explore the advent of precision medicine for Parkinson's and the hope it brings.
The virtual presentation will be held Friday, Nov. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here: https://bar.rw/2GQpkYI.
You can also register by contacting Kristina Watts at Kristina.Watts@DignityHealth.org or (602) 406-4921.
Meet Dr. Courtney Schusse, director of the Adult #NeurologyResidency Program and a neurologist at Barrow who specializes in epilepsy and headaches. Dr. Schusse underwent residency and fellowship training at Barrow before joining the neurology faculty.
In this video, she shares her journey and discusses what makes the #Neurology Residency Program at Barrow unique.
Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael T. Lawton measures his success in mentorship.
"You train residents/fellows, develop their skills, coach them, then put them in the game," he says. "When they score touchdowns, it means they will continue our legacy of excellence."
In episode 3 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, follow along as Dr. Lawton and cerebrovascular fellow Dr. Visish M. Srinivasan present the resection of a schwannoma from the thoracic spine.
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Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp Episode 3: Thoracic Spinal Schwannoma
November is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth!
#Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by spontaneous, repeated #seizures. Seizures occur when there are abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the United States, after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
Learn more about epilepsy and find an epilepsy specialist here: https://bar.rw/3extNMg
#FBF: This photo was taken in 1961 during the groundbreaking ceremony for Barrow Neurological Institute. We opened our original five-story, 52-bed building to patients the following year and have undergone several expansions since then.
Meet Susan Herman, MD, director of the Barrow Epilepsy Program!
Dr. Herman is a board-certified neurologist and epileptologist and a national leader in electroencephalography (EEG) technology and interpretation. She joined the Barrow faculty in 2019.
Dr. Herman serves as co-principal investigator of the Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System, a network for patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders who collaborate to improve care and outcomes for people with #epilepsy.
Learn more about Dr. Herman and our other epilepsy specialists: https://bar.rw/38SP1DI
#EpilepsyAwarenessMonth
Linda Hunt (right) began her #nursing career at the bedside. Now, she is the CEO of Dignity Health Arizona. She will be sharing the lessons she's learned along the way at our 39th Annual Barrow #NeuroscienceNursing Symposium.
This year's conference will be held virtually and available on demand. Stay tuned for more info!
The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $2.5 million grant to Barrow researcher Chad Quarles, PhD. With this award, Dr. Quarles’ team joins the NCI’s Quantitative Imaging Network, which exists to promote the clinical translation of imaging tools for the prediction of tumor response to therapy in clinical trials.
The grant supports the establishment of physiologic magnetic resonance imaging methods that can be used to more quickly and reliably detect treatment response in patients with #braintumors.
Dr. Quarles will lead a team of investigators across four sites and work with an industrial partner, Imaging Biometrics, to expedite the translation of these tools into clinical practice.
In Episode 4 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review the clipping of ACoA and MCA #aneurysms. Anatomical challenges made visualization and dissection difficult, but both aneurysms were successfully clipped.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/36IuTl2
This holiday season, pay attention to #fallprevention.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are about 250 decorating-related injuries a day during the #holidayseason. Falls from ladders and other holiday-related accidents can be deadly or cause debilitating brain and spinal cord injuries.
Please keep these safety tips in mind when you're hanging up and taking down decorations. Learn more at https://bar.rw/2KGcdLb. #holidaysafety
On this #Thanksgiving morning, we're reflecting on how grateful we are for our #healthcareheroes who have gone above and beyond to care for our patients throughout the pandemic.
Whether it's our neurosurgeons operating on cases that cannot wait, our therapists guiding patients through rehabilitation, or our nurses on the front lines caring for individuals battling #COVID19, every employee is vital to our team and mission.
We're also appreciative of the kids who took the time to create this heart-warming artwork for our staff!
What are you grateful for this year?
A doctor's appointment can be overwhelming. There is often a lot of information to take in, process, and relay to family members. That's where Medical Memory comes in. Medical Memory is a HIPAA-compliant video platform where patient-doctor interactions can be recorded and stored for future viewing.
Dr. Randall Porter, a #neurosurgeon at Barrow, envisioned the platform after his father was diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Porter is sharing his personal story behind the creation of Medical Memory in a recorded lecture for the 39th Annual Barrow #NeuroscienceNursing Symposium. Our staff is working hard to bring you the symposium in a virtual, on-demand format. Stay tuned for details!
November is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth.
Many people can manage their #seizures with their primary care doctor. If you have #epilepsy and your primary care physician has prescribed you medication that is successfully controlling your seizures without bothersome side effects, you may not need to see an epilepsy specialist.
However, you might benefit from specialized evaluation and care if any of the following apply to you. Find an epilepsy specialist here: https://bar.rw/2UULpbV
We've reached 100 episodes of COVIDeos-19! Dr. Michael Lawton launched this series of case studies in the spring to help provide #neurosurgical education during this period of social distancing. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in! We hope the videos have been valuable.
Episode No. 100 shows a subclavian artery to internal carotid artery (ICA) interpositional bypass for common carotid artery (CCA) occlusion. Watch it here: https://bar.rw/3lZPFmr
A little over a year ago, we broke ground on the #BarrowNeuroplex, which will serve as the heart of Barrow Neurological Institute. Since then, we've been watching this vision of ours come to life. We can't wait to open the doors this spring!
Thanks to Kitchell for sharing these aerial images of the construction with us! To watch the construction progress, check out our live stream: https://bar.rw/39Kiwbo
"When we think about aneurysms, we talk a lot about the dissection steps, the approaches, the anatomy of the #aneurysm. We probably don't spend enough time talking about clip application, or clipology—what clip you're going to go with when you finally finish all those preceding steps."
In episode 5 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, follow along as Dr. Michael Lawton and the #neurosurgeryresidents discuss the clipping of a large anterior communicating artery aneurysm.
Watch the full episode: https://bar.rw/37xWg1t
At Barrow, we believe a holistic approach to #dementia care can ease the burden of the disease on patients and caregivers. With our comprehensive clinical and wraparound services, we go beyond the diagnosis and the prescription pad.
As part of our commitment to #caregivers, we've launched a care partner video series. These videos are designed to help you care for your loved one with memory challenges if you must travel—whether across the country or to the store. We've also created a special video for assisting your loved one with #COVID19 precautions.
Watch here: bar.rw/33CKOkd
#YearoftheNurse: As far back as she can remember, Virginia Prendergast, PhD, wanted to become a #nurse. At age 5, she begged her father to schedule a tour of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, where she was born and where Barrow Neurological Institute is located.
Virginia began her #nursing career in the Neuro ICU at Barrow in 1978. Today, she serves as director of advanced practice nursing at the Institute.
"In addition to being an extraordinary nurse, she is an educator, an innovator, an inspiration, and as I experience every morning on rounds, a reliable dose of energy and sunshine," said Dr. Michael Lawton, president and CEO of Barrow.
We spoke to Virginia about her 42-year nursing career, her innovative projects, her advice on leadership, and much more.
Read her story: https://bar.rw/37qW7wU
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December 1 at 3:30 PM ·
More than 1.4 million people world-wide have malignant brain tumors. It's time for a change.
Join the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in the fight against brain cancer this #GivingTuesday. Your tax-deductible donation will be matched, thanks to a generous donor! Give now: https://bar.rw/3fPIDyx
Our creed at Barrow Neurological Institute is to "accept challenges, reject norms, and push boundaries." This is true whether we are at the bedside delivering patient care, in the lab conducting research, or redesigning our website.
The all-new Barrow website is live, with the patient experience at the forefront. From our new Patient Journey feature to our first-ever 3D map of the Barrow campus, our homepage was thoughtfully designed to meet patients wherever they are in the continuum of care.
See what's new: https://www.barrowneuro.org
It has been a difficult year, but we still have many milestones and success stories to celebrate here at Barrow. We'll be sharing some of our 2020 highlights this month. Stay tuned for something you may have missed!
#ICYMI - Surgical Milestones:
In the spring, Barrow neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Little completed his 1,200th pituitary surgery, and Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael Lawton completed his 900th arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery.
We crunched the numbers to put their time performing these procedures into perspective.
What is Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp? Surgical videos are all over YouTube, but as Dr. Michael Lawton says, "Base Camp takes you into the locker room after the game to give you the chalk talk—the Xs and Os of neurosurgery."
In our latest episode, watch Dr. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review the removal of residual thalamic #cavernousmalformation.
Full episode here: https://bar.rw/3n1gEPf
Clippology with the Masters: View case presentations and discuss #aneurysm clipping techniques in this virtual event hosted by Dr. Michael Lawton! The event will be held Dec. 15-16, and speakers include Drs. Rokuya Tanikawa, Bin Xu, and Hongqi Zhang.
Details and registration: https://bar.rw/3qFEfXF
Now enrolling patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension for a clinical trial evaluating dural venous sinus stenting. Learn more: https://bar.rw/3qA8Eqz
A little over a year ago, we broke ground on the #BarrowNeuroplex, which will serve as the heart of Barrow Neurological Institute. Since then, we've been watching this vision of ours come to life. We can't wait to open the doors this spring!
Thanks to Kitchell for sharing these aerial images of the construction with us! To watch the construction progress, check out our live stream: https://bar.rw/39Kiwbo
"When we think about aneurysms, we talk a lot about the dissection steps, the approaches, the anatomy of the #aneurysm. We probably don't spend enough time talking about clip application, or clipology—what clip you're going to go with when you finally finish all those preceding steps."
In episode 5 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, follow along as Dr. Michael Lawton and the #neurosurgeryresidents discuss the clipping of a large anterior communicating artery aneurysm.
Watch the full episode: https://bar.rw/37xWg1t
#ICYMI: In July, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association announced that Barrow Neurological Institute had received some of their highest honors in stroke care.
The 2020 Get With The Guidelines awards recognize Barrow’s commitment to meeting nationally accepted, evidence-based standards for the care of patients with #stroke.
“These awards validate the efforts of the entire stroke team on behalf of our patients in achieving outstanding levels of compliance with metrics that are proven to improve the outcomes of our stroke population,” said Dr. Michael Waters, director of the Petznick Stroke Center at Barrow.
Want to train at the Petznick Stroke Center? Apply for our vascular neurology fellowship through ERAS! We’re accepting applications for 2022-23. Learn more at https://bar.rw/34jQEXW.
This week on Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp: The clipping of a classic posterior communicating artery (PComm) aneurysm.
Follow along as Dr. Michael Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents discuss the finer points of clipping this challenging #aneurysm.
Full episode: https://bar.rw/37lkywX
#ICYMI: The Barrow Innovation Center began #3Dprinting N95-substitute masks in late March and distributing them to #healthcareheroes on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic. The masks use a P100 filter, which is the highest-rated filter for personal respiratory protection and can be worn for three months. We've created more than 3,500 #masks to date!
Have a 3D printer? Learn how you can make your own: https://bar.rw/3p43ce7
The holidays look different for many of us this year, but our stroke team is sharing some #holidaycheer with their festive face masks! Behind them is a large printout of a cozy fireplace and "thank you" notes from kids in our community.
Top row, left to right: Dr. David Wang; Dr. Laura Greenwood; Dr. Rachel Aubert; Dr. Judea Wiggins; Nancy Rush, RN; and Dr. Shelby Hoebee. Bottom row, from left: Dr. Daniel Gonzalez; Abbi Heater, NP; and Amanda Goodwin.
It has been a difficult year, but we still have many milestones and success stories to celebrate here at Barrow. We'll be sharing some of our 2020 highlights this month. Stay tuned for something you may have missed!
#ICYMI - Surgical Milestones:
In the spring, Barrow neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Little completed his 1,200th pituitary surgery, and Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael Lawton completed his 900th arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery.
We crunched the numbers to put their time performing these procedures into perspective.
What is Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp? Surgical videos are all over YouTube, but as Dr. Michael Lawton says, "Base Camp takes you into the locker room after the game to give you the chalk talk—the Xs and Os of neurosurgery."
In our latest episode, watch Dr. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review the removal of residual thalamic #cavernousmalformation.
Full episode here: https://bar.rw/3n1gEPf
For physicians, nurses, and researchers involved in the work at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, #itspersonal.
Watch as Barrow neurosurgeons Dr. Nader Sanai and Dr. Kris Smith and Barrow Emeritus Chair of Neurosurgery Dr. Robert Spetzler share how their own families have been affected by brain tumors.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center
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At the Ivy Center, we understand all too well that when treating brain cancer there is not a moment to waste. Our personal encounters with this disease are what inspired the Ivy Phase 0 clinical trial design to rapidly identify new treatment options. #ItsPersonal
Meet Dr. Glynnis Zieman, the associate program director of the Adult #NeurologyResidency Program at Barrow.
Dr. Zieman, who specializes in traumatic brain injuries, completed her own #neurology training at Barrow after doing a rotation at the Institute as a medical student.
She discussed her own residency experience and what makes training at Barrow unique.
Learn more about our Neurology Residency Program: https://bar.rw/2LOsXR0
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, its Voces Unidas Choir, and the Alzheimer's & Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute joined forces with friends of our local Parkinson's community in this festive video. It is a reminder that even though this holiday season might be celebrated in a different manner, the holiday spirit is still the same. Have a healthy, happy, and hopeful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
El Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, su coro Voces Unidas y el programa de Alzheimer's & Memory Disorders del Barrow Neurological Institute unieron fuerzas con amigos de nuestra comunidad local de Parkinson para lograr este alegre video. Es una invitación para recordar que aunque tengamos que celebrar de manera diferente esta temporada festiva, el espíritu navideño sigue siendo el mismo. Les deseamos una Feliz Navidad y un Año Nuevo lleno de alegría, salud y esperanza.
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#ICYMI: In July, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association announced that Barrow Neurological Institute had received some of their highest honors in stroke care.
The 2020 Get With The Guidelines awards recognize Barrow’s commitment to meeting nationally accepted, evidence-based standards for the care of patients with #stroke.
“These awards validate the efforts of the entire stroke team on behalf of our patients in achieving outstanding levels of compliance with metrics that are proven to improve the outcomes of our stroke population,” said Dr. Michael Waters, director of the Petznick Stroke Center at Barrow.
Want to train at the Petznick Stroke Center? Apply for our vascular neurology fellowship through ERAS! We’re accepting applications for 2022-23. Learn more at https://bar.rw/34jQEXW.
This week on Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp: The clipping of a classic posterior communicating artery (PComm) aneurysm.
Follow along as Dr. Michael Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents discuss the finer points of clipping this challenging #aneurysm.
Full episode: https://bar.rw/37lkywX
#ICYMI: In November 2019, Andy Scholl noticed his legs feeling heavier on his runs. Over the next couple of months, he developed burning and pin-pricking sensations in his legs and eventually his abdomen and chest.
An MRI of his mid-back revealed a spinal hemangioma—a tumor made up of abnormal blood vessels. The #tumor had developed in his seventh thoracic vertebra and was putting pressure on his spinal cord, threatening his ability to walk.
This past June, the 37-year-old lawyer and father of two traveled from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Barrow Neurological Institute in #Phoenix, where #neurosurgeons Dr. Felipe Albuquerque and Dr. Juan Uribe teamed up to safely remove the tumor.
Read Andy's story: https://bar.rw/3nKnWHg
We know your holiday celebrations may look different this year, but we hope you still find ways to enjoy the season and connect with your loved ones. From all of us here at Barrow Neurological Institute, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
To our staff whose work does not take a holiday, we cannot thank you enough for the dedication and compassion you give to our patients. We appreciate you—today and always.
Charuta Furey, MD, still remembers when an exhausted PGY-2 neurosurgery resident helped shave her mom's hair before surgery so that her mom wouldn't end up with a rushed haircut.
Kind gestures like these stuck with Dr. Furey for many years. Now, she sees it as a privilege to be able to pay it forward as a neurosurgery resident herself.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center
December 22 at 8:00 PM ·
Charuta Furey, MD, vividly remembers the unforgettable impression the neurosurgical team left on her as a young girl watching her mother battle brain cancer.
"I wanted more than anything to be like them, to be someone entrusted to fight the illness that put people through their hardest times..."
Now a neurosurgery resident at Barrow Neurological Institute, Dr. Furey shares what it's like to help patients in similar situations and why she's grateful to be at the Ivy Center where female scientists are paving the way in brain tumor research: https://loom.ly/-cNL01k.
This week on Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review the complicated case of a recurrent trifurcated MCA #aneurysm.
Watch the full episode: https://bar.rw/2M0SMxv
For physicians, nurses, and researchers involved in the work at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, #itspersonal.
Watch as Barrow neurosurgeons Dr. Nader Sanai and Dr. Kris Smith and Barrow Emeritus Chair of Neurosurgery Dr. Robert Spetzler share how their own families have been affected by brain tumors.
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December 21 at 10:40 PM ·
At the Ivy Center, we understand all too well that when treating brain cancer there is not a moment to waste. Our personal encounters with this disease are what inspired the Ivy Phase 0 clinical trial design to rapidly identify new treatment options. #ItsPersonal
Meet Dr. Glynnis Zieman, the associate program director of the Adult #NeurologyResidency Program at Barrow.
Dr. Zieman, who specializes in traumatic brain injuries, completed her own #neurology training at Barrow after doing a rotation at the Institute as a medical student.
She discussed her own residency experience and what makes training at Barrow unique.
Learn more about our Neurology Residency Program: https://bar.rw/2LOsXR0
Happy New Year from Barrow Neurological Institute! We wish you and your loved ones good health and happiness in 2021 and always.
Barrow #neuroendocrinologist Dr. Kevin Yuen will be presenting at the UCSF – Pituitary World News Second Annual Patient Gathering, a virtual event for individuals with #pituitarydisorders.
Dr. Yuen will discuss long-acting therapy for #growthhormonedeficiency and management strategies for residual or recurrent #Cushingsdisease.
The presentations will be available on demand from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6, with live round table discussions at 9 a.m. (Pacific) on Saturday, Feb. 6. Space for these live discussions is limited!
Learn more about the conference and register here: https://bar.rw/3pCB16c
Join Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael Lawton for the next Clippology with the Masters course on Tuesday, January 12 at 4pm (MST).
In this virtual event, presented by Aesculap Academy, Dr. Michael Lawton will bring together #neurosurgeons Dr. Feres Chaddad, Dr. Jorge Mura, and Dr. Luca Regli to discuss surgical techniques for treating challenging #aneurysms.
Learn more and register: https://bar.rw/34UWorh
#ICYMI: This year, Barrow Neurological Institute became one of several sites from the Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS) to participate in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, an initiative led by the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital.
A "platform trial" is a clinical trial in which multiple treatments are evaluated simultaneously. New treatments are added to the platform as they become available, thereby decreasing the gap in time from identification of an exciting therapy to testing.
This model, already proven successful in the cancer field, will greatly accelerate therapy development of effective and breakthrough treatments for people with ALS by allowing investigators to test more drugs, increase patient access to trials, and reduce the cost by quickly and efficiently evaluating the effectiveness of multiple therapies.
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is perpetual and will add clinical sites, participants, and experimental treatments until a cure for ALS is discovered. Learn more: https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/als/research/platform-trial
#ICYMI: In November 2019, Andy Scholl noticed his legs feeling heavier on his runs. Over the next couple of months, he developed burning and pin-pricking sensations in his legs and eventually his abdomen and chest.
An MRI of his mid-back revealed a spinal hemangioma—a tumor made up of abnormal blood vessels. The #tumor had developed in his seventh thoracic vertebra and was putting pressure on his spinal cord, threatening his ability to walk.
This past June, the 37-year-old lawyer and father of two traveled from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Barrow Neurological Institute in #Phoenix, where #neurosurgeons Dr. Felipe Albuquerque and Dr. Juan Uribe teamed up to safely remove the tumor.
Read Andy's story: https://bar.rw/3nKnWHg
We know your holiday celebrations may look different this year, but we hope you still find ways to enjoy the season and connect with your loved ones. From all of us here at Barrow Neurological Institute, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
To our staff whose work does not take a holiday, we cannot thank you enough for the dedication and compassion you give to our patients. We appreciate you—today and always.
Have you resolved to eat healthier in the new year? The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center is hosting a webinar on practical approaches to nutrition for individuals with #Parkinson's disease.
Join us on Thursday, January 14, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Arizona time) for a virtual party in the kitchen. Nutritionist Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, CLT, will share healthy recipes, provide helpful tips and tricks, and answer your healthy eating questions!
Register now and receive the recipes so that you can cook right along with us: https://bar.rw/3hYa7mM
January is National Winter Sports #TraumaticBrainInjury Awareness Month.
Barrow Neurological Institute wants to remind you to #helmetyourhead if you're hitting the slopes this season. If you're moving faster than you can run, you should be wearing a helmet.
To learn more about traumatic brain injuries, visit https://bar.rw/3hMdzRj.
In episode 9 of Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgery residents dive into a challenging #cavernousmalformation case where the surgeon's intuition and knowledge of anatomy saved the day when preoperative imaging didn't jibe with what was seen in the surgical field.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3rVndFR
Are you an #undergraduate student interested in #neuroscience? We're now accepting applications for our Summer Undergraduate Research Program! This paid #internship program offers students from all colleges and universities—nationally and internationally—the opportunity to work full time in a Barrow research laboratory for 10 to 12 weeks.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. There is no exact deadline at this time.
Learn more and apply here: https://bar.rw/356RRSK
Happy New Year from Barrow Neurological Institute! We wish you and your loved ones good health and happiness in 2021 and always.
Barrow #neuroendocrinologist Dr. Kevin Yuen will be presenting at the UCSF – Pituitary World News Second Annual Patient Gathering, a virtual event for individuals with #pituitarydisorders.
Dr. Yuen will discuss long-acting therapy for #growthhormonedeficiency and management strategies for residual or recurrent #Cushingsdisease.
The presentations will be available on demand from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6, with live round table discussions at 9 a.m. (Pacific) on Saturday, Feb. 6. Space for these live discussions is limited!
Learn more about the conference and register here: https://bar.rw/3pCB16c
#TBT: This photo shows the staff involved in the first neurosurgical procedure at Barrow Neurological Institute, which occurred in 1962.
Dr. John Green, the first director of Barrow, is fourth from the left in the back row. Dr. Eduardo Eidelberg, then-chairman of neurobiology, is on the far right. Dr. Arthur S. Schwartz, a physiological psychologist in the Division of Neurobiology at the time, is on the left in the second row.
Staying connected looks a little different these days, but the Parkinson Network of Arizona and the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter are committed to finding ways to bring the Parkinson's community together while apart.
While there won't be an in-person event for the 15th Annual #WalktheFight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, organizers have decided to still hold the race in a virtual format!
This means you can walk/run (or even bike, swim, or kayak) wherever and whenever you choose while still supporting the community outreach and wellness programs at the Parkinson Center.
You'll still receive a medal and a T-shirt to commemorate your support and accomplishment! Register here: https://bar.rw/2MTE63y
#virtualrace #virtual5k #virtual15k #parkinsonsdisease
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2021 — 15th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center —
When most people think of #Parkinsonsdisease, they think of motor symptoms such as tremor and rigidity. Less attention is paid to non-motor symptoms, like anxiety and dementia, which can also have a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals with Parkinson's and their families.
Dr. Fredric Manfredsson, an associate professor in the Department of #Neurobiology at Barrow, is working to better understand the basic science of non-motor symptoms.
On Friday, Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. (MST), Dr. Manfredsson will give a presentation on his laboratory research and discuss how he is leveraging the resources at the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter to hopefully bring new therapies to patients.
To register for this webinar, visit https://bar.rw/2MPgpJE.
Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are rare vascular lesions that can eventually be devastating. Dr. Michael T. Lawton says they are classically misdiagnosed as neurological diseases that cannot be treated surgically due to the non-specific symptoms they cause.
As we've learned more about these #vascular abnormalities, however, we've found that they're typically quick and easy to treat with venous interruption.
In episode 10 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review a case of a spinal DAVF.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3q606Xa
Los efectos secundarios leves y temporales asociados con la vacuna COVID-19 superan con creces el severo riesgo de resultados graves del virus COVID-19. Cuando el sistema inmunológico es activado por la vacuna, puede crear leves efectos secundarios que generalmente duran de 1 a 2 días. Estos síntomas no son peligrosos y son muy normales. De hecho, significa que la vacuna está funcionando para producir inmunidad. Para obtener más información sobre las vacunas COVID-19 y el lanzamiento de la vacuna en el condado de Maricopa, por favor visite https://dignityhlth.org/35q15K9.
Después de recibir la vacuna COVID-10, no experimenté ningún efecto secundario significativo. Para auellos que experimentan efectos secundarios leves por la vacuna, estos son muy normales y muestran que la vacuna està funcionando y el cuerpo està produciendo immunidad." - Dr. Omar Gonzalez
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ)
January 9 at 12:27 AM ·
Mild, temporary side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine far outweigh the risk of severe outcomes from the COVID-19 virus. When the immune system is activated by a vaccine, it can create mild side effects that last generally 1 to 2 days. These symptoms are not dangerous and they are very normal. In fact, they mean the vaccine is working to produce immunity. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccines and the vaccine roll-out in Maricopa County, please visit https://dignityhlth.org/39iEgZM.
Have you resolved to eat healthier in the new year? The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center is hosting a webinar on practical approaches to nutrition for individuals with #Parkinson's disease.
Join us on Thursday, January 14, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Arizona time) for a virtual party in the kitchen. Nutritionist Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, CLT, will share healthy recipes, provide helpful tips and tricks, and answer your healthy eating questions!
Register now and receive the recipes so that you can cook right along with us: https://bar.rw/3hYa7mM
El Parkinson que no se ve: Trastornos del sueño en la enfermedad de #Parkinson
Viernes 22 de enero del 2021 de 11:00am a 12:15pm (MST). Esta conferencia en línea del Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center en el Barrow Neurological Institute es parte de la nueva serie educativa El Parkinson Paso a Paso: Los síntomas que no se ven.
Guillermo Moguel-Cobos, MD, neurólogo especializado en desordenes del movimiento del #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter, estará a cargo de informar a la comunidad de habla hispana del Parkinson a nivel global sobre este importante tema que tiene un gran impacto en la calidad de vida de las personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson.
Abra el siguiente enlace para registrarse para esta conferencia y para toda la serie: https://bar.rw/3qG40Xo
In the latest episode of Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgery residents review a case of a recurrent hemorrhage at the T10 level of the spine.
The first surgeon found no underlying vascular malformation, but as Dr. Lawton says, "You don't just have lightning strike twice." He went searching and identified a #cavernousmalformation.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3qyq5H9
Today we are reflecting on the importance of these words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
His legacy of genuine care for others inspires us to remain steadfast in our mission to deliver compassionate patient care.
Save the date! The 2021 Barrow Pituitary Symposium will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This conference is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, nurses, and other health care professionals with an interest in pituitary physiology, #pituitary tumors, and other neuro-endocrine disorders. It will include a live pituitary surgery broadcast.
Stay tuned for registration information and other details.
#TBT: This photo shows the staff involved in the first neurosurgical procedure at Barrow Neurological Institute, which occurred in 1962.
Dr. John Green, the first director of Barrow, is fourth from the left in the back row. Dr. Eduardo Eidelberg, then-chairman of neurobiology, is on the far right. Dr. Arthur S. Schwartz, a physiological psychologist in the Division of Neurobiology at the time, is on the left in the second row.
Staying connected looks a little different these days, but the Parkinson Network of Arizona and the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter are committed to finding ways to bring the Parkinson's community together while apart.
While there won't be an in-person event for the 15th Annual #WalktheFight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, organizers have decided to still hold the race in a virtual format!
This means you can walk/run (or even bike, swim, or kayak) wherever and whenever you choose while still supporting the community outreach and wellness programs at the Parkinson Center.
You'll still receive a medal and a T-shirt to commemorate your support and accomplishment! Register here: https://bar.rw/2MTE63y
#virtualrace #virtual5k #virtual15k #parkinsonsdisease
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2021 — 15th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center —
In the first part of this two-part episode of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents plan to treat a giant #aneurysm on the anterior communicating artery with an A3-A3 bypass.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/2Yj9NWp
Not only do I have no pain, I have more energy," said Kimberly Fisher. "I am seeing friends and family. I am cooking. I am gardening. Dr. Robblee is my angel.”
Learn about Kimberly's journey with #CSFleak and how Barrow headache neurologist Dr. Jennifer Robblee helped her overcome debilitating #headaches.
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What's it like to be a Barrow neurology resident? We spoke to some of our #neurology trainees about what to expect, from the exposure to a breadth of subspecialties to the family culture within the program.
"Four years is a big part of your life, and you want to enjoy it where you go, while you still get the education and training that you need," said PGY-3 resident Huiam Mubarak, MD.
Learn more about the Barrow #NeurologyResidency Program: https://bar.rw/2YbdflP
We spotted Dr. Stephen Papadopoulos, an emeritus professor of neurosurgery at Barrow, volunteering at the Dignity Health vaccination site in Chandler, Arizona on Tuesday.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has recorded more than 4,100 volunteer hours at vaccination sites so far. Thanks, Dr. Papadopoulos for helping to get our community vaccinated for #COVID19!
El Parkinson que no se ve: Trastornos del sueño en la enfermedad de #Parkinson
Viernes 22 de enero del 2021 de 11:00am a 12:15pm (MST). Esta conferencia en línea del Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center en el Barrow Neurological Institute es parte de la nueva serie educativa El Parkinson Paso a Paso: Los síntomas que no se ven.
Guillermo Moguel-Cobos, MD, neurólogo especializado en desordenes del movimiento del #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter, estará a cargo de informar a la comunidad de habla hispana del Parkinson a nivel global sobre este importante tema que tiene un gran impacto en la calidad de vida de las personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson.
Abra el siguiente enlace para registrarse para esta conferencia y para toda la serie: https://bar.rw/3qG40Xo
In the latest episode of Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgery residents review a case of a recurrent hemorrhage at the T10 level of the spine.
The first surgeon found no underlying vascular malformation, but as Dr. Lawton says, "You don't just have lightning strike twice." He went searching and identified a #cavernousmalformation.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3qyq5H9
Dr. Michael T. Lawton is hosting another "Clippology with the Masters" webinar this month! Presented by AESCULAP Academy, the Feb. 16 webinar will include case presentations and discussions about #aneurysm clipping techniques.
Speakers will include Dr. Mustafa K. Baskaya of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Ricardo A Hanel of Baptist Health System in Jacksonville, and Dr. Peter Vajkoczy of Charité University in Berlin.
Details and registration: https://bar.rw/3crYYtz
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 27 for our annual Brain Tumor Survivor and Caregiver Symposium—this time in a virtual format!
This conference will focus on providing patients and their caregivers with information and tools to help navigate challenges that may arise after a #braintumor diagnosis.
Learn more and register: https://bar.rw/3t4bipT
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Virtual Brain Tumor Survivor and Caregiver Symposium
When Hillary Burns and her husband, Dan, reflect on her #braincancer diagnosis, they don’t often wonder: Why us?
“Before we could ever think like that, Hillary just said, ‘There must be a purpose to this,’” Dan recalled.
Hillary was first diagnosed with a #glioma about eight years ago, at age 37. We spoke to them about their experience at Barrow and the perspective they have gained from the challenging journey they've had to navigate.
Read their story here: https://bar.rw/2NPVJSr
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Barrow Patient Finds Purpose in Brain Cancer Journey
Barrow is home to one of the largest #neuroradiologyfellowship programs in the country. Our fellows see a high volume of complex cases and work closely with faculty who are dedicated to teaching.
In this video, we share what makes our program unique, what we look for in applicants, and what #neuroradiology fellows can expect in a "typical" day.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/2NC9SCu
January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know that an estimated 1.5 million Americans sustain a #traumaticbraininjury each year?
At Barrow Neurological Institute, we provide care for traumatic brain injuries all the way from the emergency department through neuro-rehabilitation.
In 2015, Barrow/St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center became the first hospital in the country to earn The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification for both traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. Today, we remain the only hospital in the U.S. to hold this distinction.
The certification recognizes the commitment of our #Neurotrauma Program to providing safe and effective treatment across the continuum of care.
Barrow Neurological Institute sports neurologist Dr. Javier Cárdenas, one of the nation’s leading experts on sport-related #concussion, will serve as an Unaffiliated Neurotrama Consultant on the sideline at #SuperBowl55 in Tampa on Sunday.
The NFL added sideline consultants for every game in 2013 for in-game diagnosis and treatment of concussions. This is the third time Dr. Cárdenas has served as a #SuperBowl consultant.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/3oTUaQj
Las emociones y la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP)
La neuropsicóloga Elsa Baena, PhD, del Barrow Neurological institute cubrirá este importante tema en dos conferencias virtuales los viernes 5 y 12 de febrero del 2021.
Detectar y manejar la depresión, la ansiedad y la apatía es fundamental para mejorar la calidad de vida tanto de la persona con EP como de su familia.
Pueden inscribirse haciendo clic en este enlace: https://bar.rw/3oNQsHR
Join the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter for an educational series on Lewy body dementia (LBD). We'll kick off at 1:30 p.m. (MST) on Friday, Feb. 5 with a virtual showing of the film "SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with #LewyBodyDementia."
The 45-minute documentary is an adaptation of the feature film "Robin's Wish." This film shares the story of the actor's battle with LBD, which went undiagnosed until after his death.
The Lewy Body Dementia Association and the producers of "#RobinsWish" created the documentary to promote education and awareness of the disease.
After the showing, stay tuned for a live Q&A with geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Anna Burke and movement disorder neurologist Dr. Ryan Walsh.
To learn more about this educational series and to register, visit https://bar.rw/3jcWEI4.
Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp Episode 12, Part 2: Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents recap a giant aneurysm on the anterior communicating artery treated with an A3-A3 bypass.
"This case ... presents the classic dilemma," Dr. Lawton said. "Do you attack the #aneurysm directly by trapping it, doing a thrombectomy, and then hoping that you can reconstruct it with clips, or do you go for an indirect attack after first doing a revascularization procedure?"
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3oD1Cz1
Dr. Michael T. Lawton is hosting another "Clippology with the Masters" webinar this month! Presented by AESCULAP Academy, the Feb. 16 webinar will include case presentations and discussions about #aneurysm clipping techniques.
Speakers will include Dr. Mustafa K. Baskaya of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Ricardo A Hanel of Baptist Health System in Jacksonville, and Dr. Peter Vajkoczy of Charité University in Berlin.
Details and registration: https://bar.rw/3crYYtz
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 27 for our annual Brain Tumor Survivor and Caregiver Symposium—this time in a virtual format!
This conference will focus on providing patients and their caregivers with information and tools to help navigate challenges that may arise after a #braintumor diagnosis.
Learn more and register: https://bar.rw/3t4bipT
We're excited to announce that the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter at Barrow Neurological Institute is a Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence!
The HDSA awards this designation to centers that demonstrate a commitment to providing comprehensive care for individuals with #Huntingtonsdisease.
We are incredibly lucky to have these women not only doing the crucial work to conquer diseases of the nervous system, but also providing a great example and inspiration for young women who aspire to a career in the neurosciences. Thank you to Drs. Sattler, Mehta, and Stokes!
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February 11 at 10:36 PM ·
Help us celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Meet some of the incredible women advancing the medical field right here at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
Dr. Rita Sattler is an associate professor of neurobiology and neurology at St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute. She leads a skilled team of researchers who are making major strides when it comes to better understanding neurodegenerative diseases, like ALS.
Dr. Shwetal Mehta is the chief operating officer and deputy director of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow. She oversees a multi-disciplinary team focused on translational neuro-oncology and early-phase clinical trials for patients with aggressive brain tumors.
Dr. Ashley Stokes is an assistant professor of imaging research in the Barrow Neuroimaging Innovation Center. Her expertise includes the development and analysis of advanced neuroimaging methods for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
"You go into these cases thinking that it's going to be fairly straightforward, and this case just goes to show that you never know what you're going to find."
In Episode 13 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, follow along as Michael T. Lawton, MD, and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents and fellows tackle an internal carotid artery (ICA) terminus #aneurysm.
Watch the full episode: https://bar.rw/3aJCMZr
Join us on March 8-9 for a live virtual course on #aneurysm clipping with world-renowned cerebrovascular neurosurgeon Dr. Michael T. Lawton.
Presented in collaboration with Aesculap Academy, the two-day course will live stream surgeries performed by Dr. Lawton. He will also discuss the cases and his strategies.
Details and registration: https://bar.rw/3pIdjWu
Did you know that #epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition in the United States?
In honor of #InternationalEpilepsyDay, we want to make sure you know how to respond if someone has a #seizure.
Protect the person's head, time their seizure, and remain calm. Seizures are not usually emergencies, but there are some instances when you should call 911. These include when a seizure lasts longer than five minutes, the person has never had a seizure before, or the person is hurt during the seizure.
To learn more about these dos and don'ts, visit https://bar.rw/3toqYnL.
Barrow Neurological Institute sports neurologist Dr. Javier Cárdenas, one of the nation’s leading experts on sport-related #concussion, will serve as an Unaffiliated Neurotrama Consultant on the sideline at #SuperBowl55 in Tampa on Sunday.
The NFL added sideline consultants for every game in 2013 for in-game diagnosis and treatment of concussions. This is the third time Dr. Cárdenas has served as a #SuperBowl consultant.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/3oTUaQj
SAT, MAR 13 AT 8:00 AM MST
Headache 101 for Physicians: Virtual Course
#Physicians: Please join us on Saturday, March 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (MST) for a virtual course on #headaches!
#Headache 101 will provide primary care and community physicians with information and tools to diagnose and manage different #headachedisorders.
The Jan & Tom Lewis #Migraine Treatment Program at Barrow Neurological Institute is providing this webinar for free. A paid, self-paced version is also available for #CME credit hours.
See the agenda and register here: https://bar.rw/2Zrnpzp
"They say that 'it's only a PCOM,' but you can see with that one it's challenging. There are going to be things that will be thrown at you, problems that you'll encounter, and you've just got to work through them."
In Episode 14 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Michael T. Lawton, MD, walks us through the clipping of a previously ruptured posterior communicating artery #aneurysm.
Watch the full episode and previous episodes here: https://bar.rw/2NBbhcI
The Neuroimaging Innovation Center at Barrow Neurological Institute has undergone renovations to accommodate its growing team and to support its mission of establishing next-generation #neuroimaging technologies for patient care.
Behind these sleek new entrances are new office spaces, a new computational laboratory, and an upgraded MRI suite.
Learn more about the renovations and the exciting research happening in this Center: https://bar.rw/3psy5bR
Pastor David Clark didn’t think much of it when he woke up early one morning with a splitting headache between his eyes; he thought it was just another sinus headache.
The next day, however, he awoke to find that he had suddenly lost much of his visual field.
He underwent emergency surgery with Dr. David Barranco for a #pituitarytumor that had spontaneously bled—a rare but serious condition known as #pituitary apoplexy.
“I woke up from surgery … and the first thing I noticed was I could see immediately,” David Clark said.
Read his story: https://bar.rw/3qqej1M
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Barrow Neurosurgeon Restores Pastor’s Vision Through Pituitary Surgery
We're excited to announce that the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter at Barrow Neurological Institute is a Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence!
The HDSA awards this designation to centers that demonstrate a commitment to providing comprehensive care for individuals with #Huntingtonsdisease.
In this two-part episode of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review the surgical approach for an ophthalmic artery #aneurysm.
Watch Episode 15 - Part 1 here, and stay tuned for Part 2: https://bar.rw/37IJ4YB
A prize-winning paper authored by Lena Mary Houlihan, MD, a neurosurgery research fellow at Barrow Neurological Institute, is now published via the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons presented Dr. Houlihan with the 2020 Vesalius Award for her paper: From Krönlein, through madness, to a useful modern surgery: the journey of the #transorbital corridor to enter the neurosurgical armamentarium.
The AANS grants the award each year to the highest-graded abstract submission with a focus in the #history of #neurosurgery.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/3uk4rci
Do you have #epilepsy-specific questions about the #COVID19 vaccines? The Epilepsy Foundation of America has compiled a list of frequently asked questions!
Check out the FAQ here, and be sure to discuss any concerns with your doctor: https://bar.rw/3bw0Ijq
Congratulations to Barrow Neurological Foundation on this achievement! They were selected out of more than 80 CommonSpirit Health foundations across 21 states.
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February 18 at 8:46 PM ·
We have been recognized by CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy as the 2020 Foundation of the Year for excellence in philanthropy! Thank you to our generous donors, this would not be possible without you! Read more: https://bar.rw/3bjbBF1
SAT, MAR 13 AT 8:00 AM MST
Headache 101 for Physicians: Virtual Course
#Physicians: Please join us on Saturday, March 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (MST) for a virtual course on #headaches!
#Headache 101 will provide primary care and community physicians with information and tools to diagnose and manage different #headachedisorders.
The Jan & Tom Lewis #Migraine Treatment Program at Barrow Neurological Institute is providing this webinar for free. A paid, self-paced version is also available for #CME credit hours.
See the agenda and register here: https://bar.rw/2Zrnpzp
Today is #ThankaResidentDay! Training the next generation of #neuroscience experts is a core part of our mission at Barrow.
We're so grateful to work with such incredible #residents and #fellows who share our commitment to accepting challenges, rejecting norms, and pushing boundaries.
Thank you to our trainees for all your hard work! You make us proud every day.
Have a resident or fellow you’d like to thank? Drop a comment below!
Have you experienced a recurrence of your high-grade glioma? Contact us today to learn if the genetics of your tumor are a match for a targeted therapy being tested in a Phase 0 clinical trial at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. Call 602-406-8605 or visit https://loom.ly/RG-TMx8.
In this two-part episode of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael T. Lawton and the Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents review the surgical approach for an ophthalmic artery #aneurysm.
Watch Episode 15 - Part 1 here, and stay tuned for Part 2: https://bar.rw/37IJ4YB
A prize-winning paper authored by Lena Mary Houlihan, MD, a neurosurgery research fellow at Barrow Neurological Institute, is now published via the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons presented Dr. Houlihan with the 2020 Vesalius Award for her paper: From Krönlein, through madness, to a useful modern surgery: the journey of the #transorbital corridor to enter the neurosurgical armamentarium.
The AANS grants the award each year to the highest-graded abstract submission with a focus in the #history of #neurosurgery.
Learn more: https://bar.rw/3uk4rci
In Episode 15, Part 2 of Barrow Neurosurgery Base Camp, Dr. Michael Lawton and the Barrow neurosurgery residents continue their review of an ophthalmic artery aneurysm case.
Watch the full episode here: https://bar.rw/3kEO9GH
This marks the final episode of Season 1. Thank you to everyone who watched and to Medtronic Neurosurgery, whose generous educational grant helped to make this series possible.
Stay tuned to our social media for Season 2!
#TakeoverTuesday: Hi, everyone! I'm Kristen Larson Keil, senior medical illustrator here at Barrow. I'll be taking over Barrow’s social media accounts on Tuesdays for the next few weeks to share some medical art and show what makes our #Neuroscience Publications department such a great place to be a #medicalillustrator.
Today, I'm sharing a book cover I created for Dr. Robert Spetzler's award-winning Color Atlas of Brainstem Surgery. Part of my job is to oversee the artwork for large scale projects like textbooks. This one had over 1800 figures!
I’m also including an illustration outlining surgical flaps that can be made from the lining in the nose to repair skull base defects. Most of our illustrations are created to accompany journal articles and presentations authored by Barrow physicians and researchers.
I’ll be back next week with a little bit about the history of #medicalillustration at Barrow!
There are many misconceptions about #multiplesclerosis. March is #MSAwarenessMonth, and we're debunking some of the myths we hear most often.
To learn more about MS and to find a specialist, visit https://bar.rw/3dYFrl2.
Today is #ThankaResidentDay! Training the next generation of #neuroscience experts is a core part of our mission at Barrow.
We're so grateful to work with such incredible #residents and #fellows who share our commitment to accepting challenges, rejecting norms, and pushing boundaries.
Thank you to our trainees for all your hard work! You make us proud every day.
Have a resident or fellow you’d like to thank? Drop a comment below!
Congratulations to Barrow interventional and vascular #neurologist Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav who has been elected by his fellow members of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) to serve as Chair of the #Stroke & Vascular Section. His 2021-23 term follows his two-year term as Chair of the Endovascular & Interventional Neurology Section.
AAN sections allow neurologists to connect with others in their subspecialty to discuss treatment approaches, new research, policy-related issues, and more.
Please join us in congratulating our PHOENIX magazine 2021 Top Doctors!
Of the seven top #neurosurgeons listed in this year's issue, five are on faculty here at Barrow Neurological Institute: Drs. David Barranco, Frederick Marciano, Randall Porter, Luis Tumialán, and John Wanebo.
This is Dr. Barranco's 19th year on the list, making him the second most-listed neurosurgeon in the 26-year history of the issue—behind Barrow Emeritus Chair of Neurosurgery Dr. Robert Spetzler. Drs. Marciano and Porter have also reached the magazine's 10-year milestone.
Our director of #neurorehabilitation, Dr. Christina Kwasnica, made this year's list in the physical medicine and rehabilitation category. She is another Top Doc veteran, having celebrated the 20-year milestone.
Healthgrades has named St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, home of Barrow Neurological Institute, one of America's 50 #BestHospitals of 2021. Healthgrades, an online resource for information about physicians and hospitals, measures hospital performance based on patient outcomes.
Thanks to the incredible work by Barrow staff, the hospital also earned three distinctions in the neurosciences: America's 100 Best #StrokeCare, a Cranial #Neurosurgery Excellence Award, and a #Neurosciences Excellence Award.
It's here! We're excited to bring you the 39th Annual Barrow #NeuroscienceNursing Symposium in a virtual + on-demand format.
Our #neuroscience experts have recorded presentations on neurosurgical interventions, #nursing leadership, resiliency, and much more.
Register here to get access to the course through Nov. 7: https://bar.rw/3kVCV0u
#FutureFriday: The #BarrowNeuroplex is looking more and more like our vision every day! Check out its progress compared to the architectural renderings.
Watch the progress any time with our live construction camera: https://bar.rw/3ec7zRX
We're excited to welcome our new #neurosurgery residents and adult #neurology interns for the upcoming academic year, beginning July 1!
Neurosurgery residents:
-Top row, left to right: Dr. Anthony Asher, UNC School of Medicine, and Dr. Jeff Ehresman, Johns Hopkins University
-Bottom row, left to right: Dr. Katriel Lee, Wake Forest School of Medicine, and Dr. Kavelin Rumalla, UMKC School of Medicine.
Adult neurology interns:
-Top row, left to right: Dr. Laura Collins, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Dr. Evan Dishion, Creighton University School of Medicine; and Dr. Peter Mai, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
-Middle row, left to right: Dr. Giovanni Malaty, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Dr. Brandon May, UT Health San Antonio; and Dr. Alexa Rothenberg, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
-Bottom row: Dr. Christine Stevens, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Herman, director of the Barrow #Epilepsy Program, on receiving the 2021 Marc R. Nuwer Service Award!
The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) presents this award to an ACNS member or affiliated professional who demonstrates outstanding service in the field.
The award emphasizes accomplishments and contributions that benefit the ACNS and its members. These contributions can include advocacy, education, organization, and committee work, among others.
March is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth, and we're sharing some fast facts about acquired brain injuries from the Brain Injury Association of America.
To learn more about brain injuries and to find a specialist, visit BarrowNeuro.org.
MON, MAR 22 AT 1:00 PM MST
Café del Recuerdo
Today marks one year since Barrow #nurses learned that their Neuro ICU would become the first #COVID19 cohort at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.
Watch this video for a glimpse into what our nurses and other health care workers have endured throughout the pandemic, and the indescribable difference they've made.
#healthcareheroes #ourheroeswearscrubs
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One Year Later: Barrow Neuro ICU on Becoming the First COVID-19 Cohort at the Hospital
