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Neurology
Read about the innovative approaches used by Duke neurologists to treat children and adults with neurological disorders.
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation’s Real-Time Adjustments Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Duke Health was the first center in North Carolina to offer the next generation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with Parkinson’s disease. Called “ad ...
Have a Brain Aneurysm? Assess Your Risk of Rupture with More Accuracy at Duke
Unruptured brain aneurysms -- bulging areas in the brain’s blood vessels -- can be dangerous and even deadly if they leak or rupture. In the past, determining ...
Do I Need an Epileptologist?
Most people with epilepsy can see a primary care doctor or general neurologist to manage their seizures. However, you may need more advanced care if your seizu ...
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Epilepsy Surgery
Epilepsy surgery can be highly effective at reducing or eliminating seizures. However, many people don’t understand the potential benefits and when epilepsy su ...
Epilepsy Care During Puberty, Pregnancy, and Beyond
Epilepsy can dramatically affect your quality of life, especially if you are planning to have a family in the future. Normal hormonal changes can influence sei ...
Duke Telestroke Network Improves Stroke Care, Patient Outcomes at NC, VA Hospitals
People experiencing stroke symptoms have access to advanced care at Duke Telestroke Network hospitals. These partnerships are improving and expediting stroke c ...
Know the Signs of Stroke - BE FAST
While stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, few people know the signs. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs of stroke, and what to do if someone ...
Woman with Multiple Sclerosis Has Successful Pregnancies with Help from Duke Neurology
When Olivia Bellido was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2012, starting a family wasn’t on her mind. However, when she wanted to get pregnant a few ye ...
Robot Reduces Need for Open Brain Surgery to Map Epileptic Seizures
A robotic device is allowing doctors to pinpoint the origins of a person’s seizures through minimally invasive surgery. The device, in use at Duke and some epi ...
Do I Need a Movement Disorder Specialist?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a movement disorder, a movement disorder specialist can help reduce your symptoms and enhance your quality of life. Movement diso ...
New Alzheimer’s Medications Available at Duke
Two new drugs have been approved by the FDA to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s in some people in the early stages of the disease. Are these drugs right for ...
What You Need to Know About Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy for movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Electrodes are placed into central par ...