Neurology Archives - Sanford Health News

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

John Schmitt collapsed while doing yard work with a neighbor, who called 911

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva with PPE on.

Strokes and COVID-19: What you need to know about symptoms

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Adult soccer player in orange uniform prepares to hit soccer ball with his head at outdoor match. One teammate and two opponents run toward him in the background.

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

An elderly woman's hands rest in her lap, while a hospital bracelet sits on her wrist

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

A doctor wears a mask in front of a computer while he talks with a patient in an examination room

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Bob Bieberdorf, who had a stroke and subsequent rehab, twists to his left while seated as he holds a pipe in his hands.

Rehab work, positive attitude give stroke patient life back

'If you want to get better, you have to want to work'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

A male nurse shares his stethoscope with an elementary school boy as they sit on an exam room table.

Kindness is a core value at USD medical school

Medical students learn kind habits go beyond bedside manner

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

Kevin Francis, who studies Batten disease, sits in a corner of his lab area.

Researcher feels urgency, knowing families who need help

Kevin Francis, Ph.D., studies fatal childhood Batten disease at Sanford Research

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Friedreich's ataxia rare disease Raena Brendtro and Dan Brendtro petting thier dog, Luca

Man fundraises for research-study inspiration: his daughter

Friedreich's ataxia can't be stopped yet, but two men have formed a bond trying

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 37 min read

Scientist L-J Pilaz wears a lab coat, seated at a lab bench at Sanford Research.

Brain researcher L-J Pilaz is ‘like a discovery junkie’

New addition to Sanford Research looks at neural stem cells' role in development

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Steve Stark, aka Mr. History, stands in front of a classroom wearing a black frock coat, black hat and holding a pocketwatch.

Mr. History heads to front of the class again after stroke

After rehab, Steve Stark gets back to telling and illustrating historical events

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Physical therapy assistant Jamie Thompson works with Mataya Duvall as she swings at Sanford Bemidji Children's Therapy.

Preschooler born with cancer now works at being a kid

Coping with effects of neuroblastoma, Mataya Duvall enjoys her physical therapy

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 16 min read

Deb Warner gives two thumbs-up signs as she runs on a gravel road. Her shirt says "gotta run."

When brain aneurysm ruptured, runner defied death

Good health and Sanford neurocritical care team helped beat 10% survival rate

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 39 min read

outcome of stroke: May Schaefer and her husband Ray

Knowing the signs: Why every second counts during a stroke

Ray Schaefer's wife, a Sanford Health nurse, recognized his symptoms right away

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 6 min read

Woman playing the piano

Parkinson’s patients reclaim abilities with therapy programs

“I didn’t realize I was talking so softly before. Now I can speak out and be heard."

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Strokes and COVID-19: What you need to know about symptoms

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read