Epilepsy & Seizures

August 11, 2011 The Dr. Carol Show

Sami Aboumatar, M.D. speaks about epilepsy and NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare

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Hero dog in Austin receives national award

May 24, 2011 on KVUE News

Paul and Shearon Horton have long known their five-year-old Golden Retriever, Yogi, is special. Last October they learned just how special he is when Paul jumped a curb on his bike near Lake Travis...

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Stroke Awareness Month, St. David's Healthcare

May 17, 2011 The Dr. Carol Show

Kathrine Lee & Dr. Jeff Miley, M.D. speak about Stroke Awareness Month at St. David’s HealthCare

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Neurosurgeons seeing more severe skateboarding injuries

May 12, 2011 on KVUE News

An estimated 50,000 kids go to the emergency room for skateboard related injuries every year. Two neurosurgeons in Central Texas say those numbers and the severity of skateboarding injuries are increasing.

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UT rugby player dies from head injury

April 19, 2011 on weareaustin.com

Dr. Douglas Fox, executive medical director and neurosurgeon at NeuroTexas Institute at St David's HealthCare, discusses sports-related head injuries after the death of a University of Texas Women's Rugby Club athlete.

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Austin patient helps show what Rep. Giffords can expect during rehab

January 20, 2011 on weareaustin.com

Dr. Everett Heinze, the medical director of St. David’s Rehabilitation—and a St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital patient who suffered a gunshot wound to the head—help illustrate what U.S. Rep. Giffords may expect during her rehab in Houston.

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Brain Injury Recovery

January 18, 2011 on Fox 7

As U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords continues to show promising improvement, Dr. Thomas Hill, a neurologist at NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare, discusses the recovery process for patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries on FOX 7.

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Austin doctor gives insight on AZ congresswoman's brain injury

January 12, 2010 on KVUE News

As U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords continues to show improvement after suffering a near-fatal gunshot wound to the head in Tucson, Dr. Anant Patel, a neurosurgeon at NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare, provides insight into the treatment of traumatic brain injuries on KVUE.

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Texas Neurosurgeon Explains Gifford's Injuries

January 11, 2010 on FOX 7

In the aftermath of the shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Dr. Mark Burnett, executive medical director and neurosurgeon at NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare, discusses traumatic brain injuries on FOX 7.

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Dog helps save man paralyzed in biking accident

December 6, 2010 on KVUE

Dr. Juan Latorre, medical director of the Spinal Cord Injury and Amputee Program at St. David’s Rehabilitation Hospital—along with his team of therapists—are helping Paul Horton recover after a biking accident that left him partially paralyzed due to a spinal injury. Horton's golden retriever, Yogi, also played a key role in saving Horton's life by alerting his neighbors. Horton has made impressive gains during his time at St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital. In just more than a month, he is able to do things that often take patients up to a year to accomplish.

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Mind Games: Thousands could be cured after Alzheimer's diagnosis

November 18, 2010 on KVUE

Dr. Mark Burnett, executive medical director and neurosurgeon at NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare, performs surgery to treat a condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is a treatable condition that can mimic Alzheimer's and dementia. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NPH is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles, or cavities, which puts pressure on the brain. NPH can occur in people of any age, but it is most common in the elderly population. During this procedure, doctors insert a programmable shunt, or tube, in the brain to drain the excess cerebrospinal fluid into the abdomen. The results can be dramatic.

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NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare, UT-Austin Announce Partnership

November 11, 2010

NeuroTexas Institute at St. David’s HealthCare recently announced a partnership with The University of Texas at Austin to conduct advanced neuroscience research and technology. This collaboration will expand innovative opportunities for scientists within the university and NeuroTexas Institute at St. David’s HealthCare, broaden the network of neuroscience researchers in Austin, and increase access to advanced medical therapies and surgical technologies for patients.

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New UIL Sports Guidelines

October 15, 2010 on FOX 7

Michael Webb, M.D., neurosurgeon and executive medical director of NeuroTexas Institute at St. David’s HealthCare, discusses the state’s proposed “post-concussion play rules” for high school athletes on FOX 7. The UIL athletics committee will vote on the new rules on October 17.

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Jamie Schanbaum Beats the Odds

June 7, 2010 on FOX 7

In November 2008, the life of 21-year-old University of Texas student Jamie Schanbaum changed drastically after she suffered complications due to meningitis. As a result of the complications, both of her legs and all 10 fingers were amputated.

With the help of prosthetics and the team at St. David’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Jamie is regaining function. She is re-learning how to ride a bike and thanks to the St. David's Rehabilitation Adaptive Driving program, is able to drive again.

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An Amazing Recovery

May 24, 2010 on FOX 7

In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, a 46-year-old Cedar Park woman shares the story of her recovery after suffering a stroke in early May. She credits the fast action of her family, and the exceptional care of Stanley Kim, M.D., affiliate member of NeuroTexas Institute at St. David’s HealthCare, for her remarkable recovery.

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Stroke Prevention

May 13, 2010 on KVUE

In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month (an in light of news that Vice President Joe Biden's son, Beau, had suffered a stroke at the age of 41), Dr. Ray Bogitch—an affiliate member of the NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare—discusses the risk factors and symptoms of stroke, as well as who is at risk of having a stroke. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of strokes occur in those under the age of 45.

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Stroke Awareness

May 10, 2010 on KVUE

In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Patience Reading, an affiliate member of NeuroTexas Institute at St. David’s HealthCare, discusses the symptoms of stroke, as well as the most effective ways to prevent a stroke, on FOX 7 (KTBC) in Austin. According to the National Stroke Association, up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.

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Battle with Meningitis helps students avoid the same fate

April 30, 2010 on KVUE

Meningitis is an inflammation of the Meniges lining of the brain. Doctors say is it usually caused by an infection brought on by a virus or bacteria. It's especially dangerous and even life threatening if that infection spreads into the bloodstream. One UT student's battle with the illness is helping others avoid the same fate.

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Luci Baines Johnson puts face on rare disease

April 21, 2010 on KVUE

60-year-old Larry Keith Stone was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in December 2009, and was admitted to St. David’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Georgetown later that month. Through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, Mr. Stone is back at work and continues to improve.

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Rehab Program Helps with Spinal Injuries

April 14, 2010 on FOX 7 

A rehabilitation program for individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries at St. David’s HealthCare is helping patients regain function and dramatically improve their lives.

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New research shows that those who do not control their blood pressure may begin to show signs of dementia

February 02, 2010 on FOX 7 

Neurologist Dr. Thomas Hill stopped by Good Day to talk about this link.

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Loren Lucas, brain tumor patient at NeuroTexas Institute discusses her surgery

December 13, 2009 on KVUE

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Charlotte Brandt, brain tumor patient at NeuroTexas Institute discusses her surgery

December 22, 2009 on KXAN

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Dr. Mark Burnett discusses cell phone risks

September 21, 2009 on FOX 7 

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Dr. Michael Webb discusses glioblastoma (in regards to Ted Kennedy)

August 26, 2009 on KVUE 

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Neurosurgeon, Dr. K Michael Webb discusses the death of ad man, Billy Mays

June 29, 2009 on KLBJ

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Discussion on headache pain as part of National Headache Awareness Week

June 11, 2009 on FOX 7 

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May is National Stroke Prevention Month and Saint David's is trying to educate people about the importance of getting medical attention early.

May 27, 2009 on KVUE

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The silent killer known as stroke can be prevented with test

May 20, 2009 on FOX 7

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Dr. Mark Burnett discusses Natasha Richardson’s death (hematoma) and head injuries

October 21, 2009 on KVUE

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NeuroTexas Institute’s second opinion Scan Review

February 13, 2009 on KXAN

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Austin woman shares her story as to how a second opinion helped make her decision for brain surgery.

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