Top Neuroscience News
Arizona Twins Suffer Stroke at 26, Only Months Apart
ABCnews.com
May 29, 2013
Neurologist and stroke expert at St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute, Joni Clark, MD, discusses the rarity of treating fraternal twin sisters, Kathryn and Kimberly Tucker, 26, who suffered strokes only months apart with no family history of the condition. Dr. Clark also explains that for those younger than 45, the stroke risk has jumped from 14 to 20 percent. More...
Arizona Proactive on Athletes’ Concussions
The Arizona Republic
May 20, 2013
Neurologist and leading brain injury expert at St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute, Javier Cardenas, MD, discusses the importance of effective concussion education for student athletes and emphasizes that Arizona’s approach to concussions with Barrow Brainbook is the most comprehensive program like it in the country and likely the world. More...
Boosting Your Medical Memory
News Cannel 5 - Nashville
May 15, 2013
Spine surgeon at St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute, Randall Porter, MD, discusses how the Medical Memory, a recording of a patient’s visit from beginning to end, helps patients and their families to remember exactly what they need to know. They can view their images, re-understand their illness, and re-understand will happen during surgery. More...
Cardinals, SRP, Dignity Health and Gatorade Host 11th Annual “Football Skills and Education Camp”
CBS 5 – KPHO
May 15, 2013
Javier Cardenas, MD, neurologist and leading concussion expert at St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute, recently spoke to participants at the Arizona Cardinals’ "Football Skills and Education Camp" about concussion symptoms, prevention methods and education for parents and coaches. More...
TGen Tapped to Study Football Concussions, Treatment
The Arizona Republic
May 14, 2013
Consulting with St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute, which operates a program that treats traumatic brain and spinal-cord injuries, and athletic trainers from A.T. Still University and SAFE Football, sports-helmet maker Riddell will join TGen to study concussion detection and treatment to better monitor football players and potentially lead to development of safer helmets. More...
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