Cortical stimulation-induced seizures have the potential to guide epilepsy surgery, significantly reducing hospital stays Surgery is the only way to stop seizures in 30 per cent of patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy. A new study finds that inducing seizures before surgery may be a convenient and cost-effective way to determine the brain region where seizures… Read More »
A judicial ruling this month that will stop questionable stem-cell treatments at a clinic in Florida is widely seen as a warning to a flourishing industry that has attracted huge numbers of patients, who pay thousands of dollars for unproven, risky procedures. But with little regulatory oversight for the hundreds of clinics operating these lucrative… Read More »
Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE Nonprofit Catholic health system Ascension, one of the biggest in the country, has announced several key changes to its leadership. The changes will be effective on July 1. IMPACT The changes are as follows: Anthony R. Tersigni, will transition his responsibilities as Ascension CEO and will continue to serve Ascension… Read More »
There’s a reason we are calmer in nature. Being rooted in natural elements, away from the hustle and bustle that regular life (and technology) offers, allows us a chance to unwind and connect with ourselves instead of being in a constant state of multi-tasking. With our lives getting busier each and every day, it’s no… Read More »