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Beckoned by the brain – a profile of Dr. Giulio Taglialatela

November 8, 2024 • 9:01 a.m.

Dr. Giulio Taglialatela has parlayed a fascination with the brain that he's had since he was a child into a career that's spanned more than three decades. With much work left to do, he shows no signs of slowing down now.

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UTMB Clear Lake Campus recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

November 7, 2024 • 11:12 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications.

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Aneurysm survivor, family share kudos about UTMB Health neurologist

April 8, 2024 • 12:49 p.m.

When Billy Plite had an aneurysm in 2019, UTMB Neurologist Dr. Hashem Shaltoni jumped in to action to save his life & helped ensure he made a full recovery. Today, Billy is happy & healthy & recently had the chance to honor Dr. Shaltoni for all he's done.

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UTMB Epilepsy Program given highest accreditation by national association

April 5, 2024 • 11:17 a.m.

Focused on providing the best possible care for persons with seizures, the University of Texas Medical Branch Epilepsy Program has received accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.

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There’s nothing benign about a brain injury

April 1, 2024 • 12:10 p.m.

UTMB Health neurologist Dr. Brent Masel shares important information about both mild and severe brain injuries, including what to do if you or a loved one experience one and signs and symptoms there may be something more serious developing.

Fluorescence-guided brain surgery means better outcomes for patients

March 8, 2024 • 5:49 a.m.

Studied for years by UTMB neurosurgeon Dr. Pablo Valdes, this approach to brain surgery relies on fluorescent markers that ultimately help surgeons more easily identify what matter needs to be removed, versus what needs to stay.

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Deep Brain Stimulation changes life for woman with tremors

May 1, 2023 • 10:00 a.m.

Reba Smith-Weeden has a condition called essential tremor that prevented her from carving the Thanksgiving turkey or enjoying a cup of coffee. But thanks to the UTMB Health Neurosciences team and Deep Brain Stimulation the shaking has stopped.

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Limit your toddler’s screen time

February 22, 2023 • 9:31 a.m. by Dr. Sally Robinson

Limiting screen time for infants and toddlers has the positive effect of limiting screen time for their caregivers so that there is much more face-to-face time such as playing peek-a-boo.

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Breaking the Stigma of Alzheimer’s

November 9, 2021 • 4:12 p.m.

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Together, we can wipe away the stigma and improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

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Alzheimer's Caregiver Resources

September 22, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.

A list of resources to support caregivers for people affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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When it comes to stroke, ‘time is brain’

May 28, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.

Know the signs and symptoms of stroke.

Stroke care at UTMB Health

Learning more about stroke, risk factors and prevention

May 5, 2021 • 1:00 p.m.

May is American Heart Association’s Stroke Awareness Month. Learn more about stroke, risk factors and prevention.

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What Patients and their Doctors Need to Know About Epilepsy

March 22, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. by Dr. Kamakshi Patel

Epilepsy is another term for “seizure disorders.” Seizures are caused by disruption of electronic communications between neurons. One in 26 people in the U.S. will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives. It is not contagious, is not a psychiatric illness and is not a developmental disability.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month & Week

March 9, 2021 • 3:00 p.m. by Dr. Greg Brusola

Learn more about Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Gregory Brusola.

2019 Get with the Guidelines - Stroke

Stroke program 2019 success

December 9, 2019 • 12:00 p.m.

UTMB was awarded with the American Heart Association's (AHA) Gold Plus Stroke and Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll. The AHA Get With The Guidelines program is a continuous quality improvement program developed with the goal to save lives by measuring hospitals' adherence to secondary prevention guidelines (pharmacological and lifestyle interventions) for coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

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UTMB receives comprehensive stroke center certification

May 14, 2018 • 12:00 p.m.

UTMB’s Galveston Campus attains Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation from Det Norske Veritas (DNV), validating UTMB’s commitment, expertise and readiness to care for victims of complex strokes. According to DNV, “the Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification encompasses the full spectrum of stroke care—diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education—and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes. Comprehensive stroke centers are typically the largest and best-equipped hospitals in a given geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication.”

GWTGL Stroke SilverPlus

Stroke program continued recognition

May 30, 2017 • 12:00 p.m.

The stroke program at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston campus has received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's “Get with the Guidelines” Stroke Silver Plus Achievement Award. The award recognizes this hospital for its continued success in using the Get with the Guidelines — Stroke and Target: Stroke program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

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