“The decreased rate in stroke probably has to do with the fact that we’ve become much better at treating the known risk factors for stroke,” said Dr. David Teeple, a Center for Neurosciences neurologist. “The reason there’s an increase of people under the age of 50 probably is mirroring or has to do with this epidemic of obesity.”
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Firefighter Eric Cline Makes Remarkable Recovery
“He was within a hairs breath from being dead,” said Kurt Schroeder, MD. “It was as though his brain had recovered from this massive increase in the clot and now was starting to work again and the next morning he looked better and it was then we took him to the OR got him coiled, evacuated the clot and started his recovery.”
Healthy Moms Build Healthy Brains
On Friday, May 15th, Nadia Fike, MD, PhD and Jyotsna Sahni, MD will discuss all the different biological events taking place in the first few months of pregnancy. RSVP at 520.529.5211. 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Core at La Encantada.
Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Support Groups
Wednesday, May 13th is support group night at the Center for Neurosciences. The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group is at 5:30 p.m. and the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group starts at 6:00 p.m. No need to register. These groups are for patients of all ages along with their friends, families and caregivers. Dinner is provided, children are welcome. Please call 324-4345 for a list of classes.
Tucson Medical Center Brain Week
April 20th – 23rd is Tucson Medical Center Brain Week. There will be a variety of lectures on brain and cognitive health. Please call 324-4345 for a list of classes.
StrokeCheck 2015
Saturday, April 18th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., is the annual community StrokeCheck. Stroke screenings are available at all area hospitals free of charge. For more details call 872-4344.
MS Support Group
Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00 p.m., is the monthly MS Support Group. This month’s support group will be meeting at the Union Public House at 4340 N. Campbell, Suite 103. No need to register. This group is for MS patients of all ages along with their friends, families and caregivers. Dinner is provided, children are welcome.
A Healthy Brain
Dr. David Teeple is giving a lecture on “A Healthy Brain” at TMC Senior Services on Wednesday, March 11th at 2:00 p.m. To RSVP please call TMC at 520.324.4345.
Sleep Disorders
Dr. Jyotsna Sahni is giving a lecture at TMC Senior Services on Wednesday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. To RSVP please call TMC at 520.324.4345.
MS Support Group
Wednesday, February 11th at 6:00 p.m., the Center for Neurosciences is hosting its monthly MS Support Group. No need to register. This group is for MS patients of all ages along with their friends, families and caregivers. Dinner is provided, children are welcome.