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Pictured above, from left to right: Katerina Markopoulou, MD, helped patient María-Paz Salas manage her tremors and movement symptoms. María-Paz Salas felt like she was walking with weights around her…

Music can play on our emotions. Certain songs can make us feel sad, happy, nostalgic, or get us up on our feet to dance. Research shows that music also has a powerful effect on our memory — so…

Music legend Billy Joel’s recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus or NPH, has brought more attention to this relatively uncommon, debilitating condition. Endeavor Health neurosurgeon William…

The act of swallowing, something we do hundreds of times a day, usually doesn’t require much thought or concentration. But what happens when swallowing becomes difficult — or even impossible? This…

Concussions are a common injury, particularly in contact sports like football or ice hockey. While many people completely recover from a concussion, others who experience multiple concussions might…

Have you ever experienced a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears that only you can hear? While tinnitus is annoying and often disconcerting, thankfully, it’s usually not a serious medical problem and…

Strokes are commonly associated with older people, and for good reason. Seventy-five percent of all strokes happen to people who are 65 or older. However, a growing number of young people are…

You’ve likely heard of meningitis, but how much do you actually know about it? The thought of an infection in the brain or spine is scary, but thankfully, meningitis is treatable. If a doctor can…

You’ve probably experienced a headache — almost everyone has. But when is a headache not just a headache? When does it suggest a more serious medical concern? What is a headache? “Headache is a…

You may have heard about Parkinson’s disease, but do you know what it actually is? What causes it, what are the symptoms, and can it be cured? “Parkinson’s disease is a disease that affects brain…

For decades, doctors have used stem cells to help repair the body. Stem cells are unique because they can replicate themselves, creating more healthy cells in the part of the body that needs to heal…

If you or someone you know has ever experienced delirium, it was probably a frightening experience. When you experience delirium, you may not know where — or who — you are. It comes on without warning…