Stanford Neurosurgery News
- – Neurosurgery
How exciting!
In the field of neuroscience, it was a fundamental belief that these neurons were not only excitable, but that they become electrically excitable on their own. Now, that foundational belief is shifting.
- – Healthier, Happy Lives Blog
Teenager back on lacrosse field after brain surgery for AVM
Lauren Adair loves the sport of Lacrosse – so much so that it was the first thing she worried about after being diagnosed with an AVM, or arteriovenous malformation.
- – News Center
Brain implants revive cognitive abilities long after traumatic brain injury
A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers’ expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury.
- – Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Teenager With Epilepsy Looking Forward to Driving After Complex Craniotomy
The Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Stanford Children’s performed a highly complex brain surgery called a craniotomy for Isaac Diaz. The surgery was a success and it’s looking promising for Isaac to get his long-awaited chance to drive.
- – Neurosurgery
Dr. Phillips joins Department of Neurosurgery
Westley Phillips, MD, begins his appointment at Stanford School of Medicine as assistant professor of neurourgery starting November 1, 2023.