Barrow Neurological Institute

Are you a #neurosurgeon or an #orthopedicsurgeon in training or in practice? We’d like to hear from you! The #SonntagVRLab at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute, in collaboration with the #BarrowGlobal initiative, has created a five-minute survey to assess the awareness, acceptance, and perceived usefulness of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies in #neurosurgery worldwide. To participate in the survey, please visit https://bar.rw/vrsurvey. (🎨: Ann Mai, Barrow #Neuroscience Publications)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $2.9 million R01 grant to Barrow Chair of #Neurology Brad Racette, MD, and his team to continue their research into the neurological impacts of manganese exposure. Society has long relied on #manganese for the production of steel and other alloys, making the inexpensive and abundant mineral a staple of the construction industry. Now, manganese is drawing a renewed interest due to its appeal in a burgeoning market: #electricvehicle batteries. Dr. Racette and his collaborators hope this work will ultimately inform environmental regulations for manganese worldwide. But first, they aim to address an #environmentaljustice concern raised by individuals who often lack representation in #healthresearch. Read the story at https://bar.rw/smelter.

October is #AVMAwarenessMonth. An #arteriovenousmalformation (#AVM) is a tangle of blood vessels that disrupts normal blood flow and is prone to rupture. An estimated 300,000 Americans are affected by AVMs in the #brain and spinal cord, but only about 12% of the affected population will have symptoms. Our vascular and endovascular #neurosurgeons at Barrow have decades of collective experience in treating AVMs and have seen some of the most complex cases from around the globe. Barrow is also home to the Aneurysm and #AVMResearch Center, which is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the genetics, formation, and rupture of vascular malformations. To learn more about AVMs and how we can help, visit https://lnkd.in/gp6pssN9. (🎨: Hannah Koffman, Barrow Neuroscience Publications)

October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth! When patients experience a loss of function due to a neurological injury or condition, #physicaltherapy may help them regain mobility, balance, and strength. At Barrow, we're proud to lead the field in the use of advanced #neurorehabilitation technologies, including #neurorobotics. Many of our physical therapists undergo special training in these devices and implement them into patient care to help individuals reach their goals. As part of their commitment to staying up to date on the latest technologies, many of our #physicaltherapists recently attended a Rehab Technology Expo at Barrow, where they had the opportunity to learn more about various devices.

What's it like to be part of the world-class team of #neurosciencenurses at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute? From the teamwork and camaraderie to the commitment to excellence and innovation, several of our nurses share why they're proud to put on their Barrow scrubs every day. Interested in joining our team? Visit https://lnkd.in/gYHqZuDW to learn more.

#Healthequity and #globalneuroscience serve as pillars of the #NeurologyResidency Program at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute. We’re proud to introduce three first-year adult #neurologyresidents at Barrow who embody this commitment, bringing unique perspectives from their experiences in South Africa, Central Africa, and Mexico. Visit https://lnkd.in/g5D_jkGW to meet Dr. Ryan Wagner, Dr. Tshibambe Nathanael Tshimbombu, and Dr. Diana Monge-Sanchez and to learn why they chose Barrow for their #neurology training.

At #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute, we're proud to offer a full spectrum of rehabilitation care for people with neurological diseases, conditions, and injuries—from the hospital setting to reintegration into everyday life. Our therapists and our board-certified physical medicine and #rehabilitation physicians aim to maximize independence, wellness, and quality of life for patients by focusing on each individual's goals and incorporating cutting-edge technologies. Learn more about what makes #neurorehabilitation care at Barrow unique by watching the video and visiting BarrowNeuro.org/NeuroRehab.

Our Domestic Violence Brain Injury Program is hosting its third annual Women's Self-Defense Training, in collaboration with The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation (T.A.K.E.). Open to any woman or girl age 12+, the course will consist of a 30-minute teaching session followed by demonstration and application of #selfdefense skills. It will cover safety in the home, community, online, while traveling, and more. The $10 registration fee supports the #DomesticViolence Brain Injury Program at Barrow, a first-of-its-kind program that partners with local shelters to identify individuals with #traumaticbraininjuries caused by domestic abuse and provides them with free, comprehensive care. Registration includes food, beverages, and a goodie bag. 🗓️: Wednesday, Oct. 30 ⏰: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR 4:30 to 6 p.m. 📍: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (Fifth Avenue Entrance) - Administration Office Boardroom, 350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013 To sign up for one of the sessions, please visit https://lnkd.in/gWY5QWDA.

Meet Robert Yoo, MD, a #medicaloncologist in Barrow Oncology and the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute. Dr. Yoo specializes in the treatment of patients with #headandneckcancers and with advanced cancers that have spread to the brain or spine. He was drawn to the specialty of #medicaloncology because of its science and complexity but also because of his desire to win the fight against cancer. Treating cancer is not just about treating a disease, he says; It's about treating a person. Dr. Yoo has a longstanding interest in genomics and tumors with unique molecular biology. He believes that a better understanding of tumor biology can help overcome treatment resistance to provide precision-based treatments for #braintumors. Learn more about Dr. Yoo at https://bar.rw/robertyoo.

Paying bills and handling our banking online is the new normal. However, this may be more difficult for people with #dementia or #mildcognitiveimpairment (MCI), and we lack an objective test for measuring this ability. Help us develop an innovative assessment tool by volunteering for a research study. Participation is open to those with and without these diagnoses. Learn more at https://bar.rw/bdafi.