Neurology - Sanford Health News

Sanford receives $2M grant to study brain abnormalities

Sanford receives $2M grant to study brain abnormalities

Researchers hope to determine how antenna-like cilia regulate the brain and behavior

Jon Berg ⋅ 4 min read

Brittany Nadeau fills out paperwork in an exam room while chatting happily with her son and daughters.

Three children in ND family diagnosed with same rare disease

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Adam Jackson shakes hands with surgical patient Scott Johnson, whose brain scans are on the computer screen between them.

Sanford surgeons team up to remove patient’s rare tumor

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

A therapist helps a Sanford Health stroke patient regain strength in his arms with exercise.

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Smiling cheerleaders hanging out together on bleachers after morning workout.

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly

Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly

38 min ⋅ November 16th

Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously

Aphasia patient faces future with a smile

Aphasia patient faces future with a smile

Sanford Health treats neurological syndrome which affects people’s ability to communicate

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

‘Miracle child’ in Minnesota survives tractor accident

‘Miracle child’ in Minnesota survives tractor accident

4-year-old makes full recovery with help from specialists at Sanford Health

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Dr. Alexander Drofa a key figure in attempt to separate conjoined twins

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

ND family traveled 3 states to save daughter’s life and continue her recovery

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 15 min read

Neuropsychologist invents ‘brain break’ cap at Sanford

Neuropsychologist invents ‘brain break’ cap at Sanford

Weighted cap could help people with severe brain injury, anxiety or autism

Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

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

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

Doctors are discovering coronavirus can affect all organs, including your brain

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Learn what hospitals are doing to thwart this common state of confusion

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Some who should seek medical attention may not because of pandemic concerns

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Rehab work, positive attitude give stroke patient life back

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

Kindness is a core value at USD medical school

Kindness is a core value at USD medical school

Medical students learn kind habits go beyond bedside manner

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

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