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  • Study: Risk of Stroke Has Increased in Young People

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.

  • Fewer People are Dying of Stroke, but More People are at Risk

    Stroke, which typically occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, is one of the most debilitating conditions anyone can experience.

  • What Orlando Health is Doing to Minimize Resident Burnout

    To say that being a surgical resident comes with a high amount of pressure and stress is certainly nothing new. Generations of doctors have had to work their way through a residency that involved long workdays and sleep deprivation. It’s practically an established rite of passage for surgeons and physicians. Moreover, for the resident, it is an invaluable experience.

  • Important Facts to Know about Concussions and Brain Injuries

    In 2013, 640,000 people visited emergency rooms because of concussions and 18,000 people were hospitalized. The number of Americans diagnosed with concussions is increasing, particularly among youth. Researchers say this may be due to two factors: more young kids playing sports and an increased awareness about concussions, leading more people to seek medical attention after a possible TBI. Male patient explaining headache to physician.

  • Glioblastoma: How This Malignant Brain Cancer Develops

    Senator John McCain, a prisoner of war in Vietnam for five years, has had to rely on courage, strength and bravery throughout many events in his life. 

  • Memory Loss: It's Not Always About Aging

    Blaming memory loss on age is so common we even have a term for it. Who hasn’t joked about having a “senior moment” when you forget something? Maybe you blanked on the name of a neighbor or searched the whole house for your cell phone -- only to find you were talking on it the whole time.

  • B.E.F.A.S.T. To Recognize Stroke Symptoms

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability for Americans, but early detection can greatly reduce your risk of dying or suffering long-term effects.

  • Joints, Muscles and Nerves: Link Between Brain and Body

    From walking to bending and even breathing, every movement your body makes depends on the neuromuscular system. This intricate system includes your joints, muscles and nerves, all working together to provide a link between your thoughts and actions. 

  • Hope for Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease where neuromuscular junction transmission is disrupted, producing painless weakness in the skeletal muscles throughout the body. Skeletal muscles are ones that are voluntary controlled, such as those in the limbs, face, tongue and muscles that move eyes.

  • Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

    Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.