Recent Posts in Neuroscience

May 21, 2021 - In Neuroscience COVID-19 Strokes: A Dual Connection

Learn about the connection between stroke and COVID-19, treatment options and prevention strategies from Srinivasa Potluri, MD , a neurologist with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, and Laura Smith, BSN, ...

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May 18, 2021 - In Neuroscience When is a Headache More Than a Headache?

Watch for any of these seven red flags, which may indicate bigger problems. Almost everyone feels the throb or tightness of a headache from time to time. “Headaches are common,” says Hai Sun, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Assistant ...

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Feb 23, 2021 - In Neuroscience Is It More Than Just Memory Loss?

A geriatrician explains the surprising symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Joshua Shua-Haim, MD More than 5 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease , which affects memory, thinking, and behavior, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

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Dec 14, 2020 - In Neuroscience RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Recognized with Get With The Guidelines® Awards for Treatment of Stroke and Heart Failure Patients

West Orange, NJ, December 11, 2020 – RWJBarnabas Health announces several of its facilities have been recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA) / American Stroke Association for cardiac and stroke care earning a spot on the 2020 Get With The ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention

Although headaches are a common condition, Gaurav Gupta, MD , Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and RWJBarnabas Health neurosurgeon, recommends when to seek medical attention for severe or ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Memory Loss and Concentrating Issues

Difficulty concentrating and memory loss can be caused by a wide variety of conditions . Jasdeep S. Hundal, PSYD , Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and RWJBarnabas Health neurosurgeon, discusses ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Stroke Symptoms

There are many conditions that can cause headaches including stress, a lack of sleep and even the sun. Gaurav Gupta, MD , Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, describes when to seek medical attention ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Concussion Prevention

Preventing concussions in youth sports is a team effort among parents, coaches, athletic staff and the athletes themselves. Jasdeep S. Hundal, PSYD , Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Supplements and the Brain

A well-balanced diet is important for overall health and brain function, but how effective are added supplements? Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FACS, Senior Vice President of Neurosurgical Services , RWJBarnabas Health, and Professor and Chair, Department of ...

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