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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….


June 14, 2022

Department of Neurology 9th Annual Trainee Research Poster Symposium

Thursday, June 16th 2:00pm-4:30pm Location: HUB 145 Prizes will be awarded for the best poster in each category: human subjects/clinical research and basic science/pre-clinical research 9th Annual Trainee Research Poster Symposium Thursday, June 16, 2022 Basic Science Presenters, Titles and Authors Ashley McDonough  CSF1R antagonism abolishes ischemic preconditioning mediated protection in white matter Authors: Ashley McDonough, Margaret A…


June 9, 2022

Head for the Cure 5K – Seattle

UW MEDICAL CENTER ALVORD BRAIN TUMOR CLINIC Join the UW Medical Center Alvord Brain Tumor Clinic Team for the 2022 Head for the Cure 5K on Saturday, July 9th at Magnuson Park! This event raises funds to directly benefit the Alvord Brain Tumor Center and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative, both of which directly benefit…



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