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The brain, like any other organ in the body, undergoes changes over time. However, when brain...
In the "old days" of neurosurgery, surgeons relied almost entirely on their knowledge of anatomy...
Finding out that you or your child has "scoliosis" can be a startling moment. However, in the...
For most of us, our facial expressions are something we control—a smile for a friend, a raised...
When you’re dealing with chronic back or neck pain, your first instinct is often to lie down and...
For many patients, chronic back pain is a straightforward diagnosis—a herniated disc shows...
We often think of high blood pressure (hypertension) as a "heart problem." We monitor it to...
For decades, the standard approach to major surgery was "rest and wait." Patients were often...
We’ve all experienced it: you wake up with a "crick" in your neck after sleeping in an odd position...
Looking in the mirror and seeing one side of your face drooping or unresponsive is a terrifying...
Choosing to have spine surgery is a major life decision. It is perfectly normal—and quite...