Concussions and traumatic brain injuries have come under the national spotlight in recent years, and for good reason. We’re learning more about how concussions and head trauma affect our brain not just in the short term, but for the rest of our lives. More importantly, we’re learning how concussions during our youth can change the […]
Archives for September 2017
New iPhone 8 Has Brain-Like Qualities
As a neurosurgeon, the complexity and intricacies of the human brain fascinate me, Recently, I stumbled upon an article published on SmithsonianMag.com that examined how the brain identifies human faces instantly. For example, think about the last time you scrolled down your Facebook or Instagram feed. Odds are you can identify the people in the photos […]
Preventing Secondary Tumors In The Brain
Tumors can form in any area of the body for a variety of reasons. Interestingly, the most common reason why a tumor develops in the brain is because cancer in another area of the body has spread to your brain. Cancer that develops in one area of the body and spreads to another area is […]
