How we replace chronic pain with a pleasant tingling sensation June 15, 2016 | Ariana Nelson, MD If you suffer from nerve-related chronic pain, a spinal cord stimulator may be able to block the pain signal and replace it with a mild tingling... Read More Tags pain spine brain breakthroughs
Specialized nursing for stroke survivors May 31, 2016 | Patricia Harriman As more patients survive strokes, the need for specialized nursing care increases. More than 20 UCI Health nurses have earned advanced credentials. Read More Tags stroke brain
The No. 1 enemy of stroke May 26, 2016 | Wengui Yu, MD, PhD The leading cause of stroke usually causes no symptoms until it has caused damage. Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Read More Tags stroke brain prevention health tips
Could my hairstylist or cough cause a stroke? May 19, 2016 | Wengui Yu, MD, PhD Stories about unusual causes of stroke abound, with chiropractors, yoga, even sneezing, the culprits. But which are fact and which are fiction? Read More Tags brain stress stroke prevention
Do’s and don’ts if someone is having a stroke May 05, 2016 | Simone Thompkins Stroke can happen anywhere at any time and acting quickly is critical for proper, effective treatment. Learn what you should — and... Read More Tags stroke brain emergency health tips
Do memory boosters really work? April 12, 2016 | UCI Health Gingko biloba, fish oil and brain games — all have been touted as ways to stave off Alzheimer’s disease. But do studies prove their effectiveness?... Read More Tags Alzheimer's dementia memory brain aging senior health