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July 19, 2022
Welcome Dr. Don Elbert to the Department of Neurology
Coming from the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, Dr. Don Elbert joined as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology. Welcome to the department Dr. Elbert! I’m excited for the local environment in Seattle, the ocean and the mountains, hiking and being outdoors in the summer. I’m really looking forward to seeing the…
July 18, 2022
HMC Pilot Project Award
Drs. Sarah Wahlster and Claire Creutzfeldt were awarded the 2022 HMC Pilot Project Award for their project titled:Long-Term Trajectories Following Severe Acute Brain Injury Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Mixed-methods Study to Assess Outcomes of Patients and Their Surrogate Decision-Makers This will be multidisciplinary project in collaboration with faculty from Palliative Care, Rehab Medicine, Neurosurgery, Pulmonary & Anesthesia…
July 12, 2022
No, a Migraine Is Not Just a Bad Headache — Here’s Why
More than just a headache Migraines are a common, debilitating neurological condition. Despite great progress in medical treatments, migraines remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Migraines involve intense head pain; light, sound and movement sensitivity; nausea and vomiting; and visual disturbances. Migraine triggers include changes in sleep, environmental stimulation, stress and certain foods. Some individuals with…
Congratulations to Dr. Weinstein on his NIH RO1 award
Congratulations to Dr. Weinstein on his NIH RO1 award, for the “Role of Microglia in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease (CSVD)/Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI)” For more information about Dr. Weinstein’s research, visit his lab’s webpage: Weinstein Laboratory | Department of Neurology (washington.edu)
July 6, 2022
MS Center Celebrates 10 Years of Centralized Care
Highlights | Celebrating decades of MS care, research and training UW Medical Center has provided comprehensive multiple sclerosis (MS) services since 1977. Since 2012, all MS services have been under one roof in the UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest. A team approach is important for helping patients deal with…
Neurologists Named Top Doctor 2022 | Seattle Magazine
Congratulations to the Neurologists listed below for being cited as Top Docs in this year’s Seattle Magazine survey. This honor reflects the admiration of their Puget Sound area neurologist peers.
July 5, 2022
Child Neurologists Named Top Doctor 2022 | Seattle Magazine
Congratulations to the Neurologists listed below for being cited as Top Docs in this year’s Seattle Magazine survey. This honor reflects the admiration of their Puget Sound area neurologist peers.
June 22, 2022
“I’ll Have Scars, Too”: A Father-Son Bond More Than Skin Deep
When Ryder Gordon was 2 years old, he underwent his first surgery. It took 12 hours and saved his life. Thomas Gordon and his wife, Magi, vividly remember the day they handed over their son to surgeons at Seattle Children’s. “It was gut-wrenching,” said Magi. “You want more than anything to switch places with your…
June 17, 2022
Congratulations Harborview MC and UW Medicine!
Congratulations Harborview Medical Center! The American Heart Association (AHA) is recognizing your hospital nationally for the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award! Again, congratulations to your entire team for your commitment to high quality patient care through Get With the Guidelines®!…
June 15, 2022
3 Things Our Headache Experts Want You to Know
Highlights | Improving primary care access to headache treatment One of every six people in the U.S. have headaches every year. Migraines are ranked as the second cause of disability by the World Health Organization. Taking acute pain medication for frequent headaches can cause daily rebound headaches. Instead, try adding preventive treatment options, lifestyle changes and neuromodulation devices….
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