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How Surgical Theater Changes The Way Neurosurgeons Operate
Dr. Robert Louis, a neurosurgeon at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Orange County, CA, is pitched some type of new technology, gadget or medication every day. He’s shown things so often that he developed an internal filter that automatically sets expectations a lot lower than the enthusiasm of the rep. But that all changed in … Read More
Hoag Neurosciences Institute Expands World-Class Care to Hoag Health Center Irvine
Hoag is bringing the very best of Newport Beach to Irvine. No, it’s not the surfing. Or the bike paths along the ocean. Or the beach volleyball. Instead, Hoag is expanding its renowned Neurosciences Institute to Hoag Health Center Irvine, ensuring that Irvine residents will enjoy the highest possible quality of life for many years … Read More
Hoag's new center in Irvine creates 'health care village'
Hoag has opened a new health center across from its Irvine hospital so patients can receive specialized services without driving to Newport Beach. The Hoag Health Center Irvine on Sand Canyon Avenue is intended to create a “health care village” in Irvine, said Marcy Brown, vice president of Hoag Hospital Irvine and ambulatory services. Designed … Read More
Newport doctor who has overcome hearing loss is a finalist for national award
William Shankle wore his first hearing aid when he was 17. He had been losing his hearing since age 7, when he always had to sit at the front of his classrooms in school so he could hear the teachers. Even then, he could hear only about half of what they said. He would go … Read More
Fighter pilots invented a revolutionary way for surgeons to peer inside people's skulls
Fighter pilots and brain surgeons have a lot in common. With limited time and a high degree of risk, they must zero in on a dangerous target with the intent to destroy, making sure to minimize any collateral damage. Perhaps no one understands that relationship better than Alon Geri and Moty Avisar, veterans of the … Read More
Ali's legacy from the Parkinson community's perspective
When celebrities develop a disease, many choose to use their power and fame to bring attention and research dollars to their ailment. The efforts of these “limelight ambassadors” affect thousands of people worldwide, offering hope and a window into the mysterious world of disease progression. In this respect, Muhammad Ali really was the greatest. Ali … Read More
Orange County leads the nation in effective stroke treatment
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and when it comes to a stroke, it's important to act FAST. FAST refers to the symptoms and instructions to consider if you suspect someone is having a stroke: Face – Face drooping Arm – Arm weakness Speech – Speech difficulty Time – Time to call 911 to get to … Read More
Setting Boundaries with Teens: Sticking to “No”
Last winter, Tracy Jenkins begged her mother, Patty, for a new pair of Sorel winter boots. They were expensive, but Patty found a pair on sale and brought them home for her daughter, who was very excited to have them … for about three months. This year, Patty bought a pair of winter boots for … Read More
Hoag uses virtual reality to take surgery into a new dimension
Marcus Barnes couldn’t have envisioned what he was about to see. One month after successful brain surgery, the Irvine resident sat in an operating room at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and was handed a pair of virtual reality goggles. “There’s your long-gone nemesis,” said Dr. Christopher Duma, neurosurgeon and medical director of the brain tumor … Read More
Unlikely love story: Brain cancer brought this couple together
Mark Franklin noticed he was losing the ability to communicate. He couldn’t think of everyday words, such as dog or pen. While working as a flight attendant, Cindy Godshall had a seizure in the middle of a Beijing hotel lobby. Both were diagnosed with glioblastoma, a fast-growing cancer of certain cells that support neurons in … Read More