Neurosurgery
Uncovering Brain Cancer’s Molecular Signature
UConn Health, The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine among few in the world able to analyze tumors with elite precision
COVID-Stroke Link Goes Back to 2020 UConn Health Biopsy
It is widely accepted that COVID-19 can increase the risk of stroke, even in those who otherwise normally would not be in a higher-risk group. One of the first pieces of scientific evidence of that association comes from a UConn Health case, explained in the journal "Operative Neurosurgery."
Podcast: What if Your Surgeon Had X-Ray Vision?
Dr. Isaac Moss, who recently performed the first augmented reality spine surgery in central Connecticut, explains this high-tech "see-through" surgery.
Neurosurgeon Dr. Ketan Bulsara of UConn Health Invited to CMS Advisory Committee
UConn Health’s Chief of Neurosurgery Dr. Ketan Bulsara is a newly named advisor to the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC).
Neurosurgeon Chief Dr. Ketan Bulsara Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Ketan Bulsara, chief of neurosurgery at UConn Health, has received a lifetime achievement award from the Connecticut Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (CAPI).
CareChex Honors UConn John Dempsey Hospital
UConn John Dempsey Hospital is a new recipient of 2022 CareChex awards for: Top 10% Hospital in the Nation - Patient Safety award, #1 in State Awards for Major Neurosurgery: Medical Excellence, and #1 in State Awards for Major Neurosurgery: Patient Safety.
UConn Health Minute: Complex Spine Disorders
A complex spine disorder is a serious condition that can be painful and limit your daily activities. Because it’s more difficult to treat, UConn Health has assembled a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who can expertly handle all aspects of your care.
Elite Expertise in Brain and Spine Disorders
Two physicians from the Brain and Spine Institute describe UConn Health's collaborative approach to treating those suffering from brain tumors, strokes, and other disorders of the brain and spine.
‘Racing against Time’: Woman’s Life, Vision, and Baby Saved by UConn Health
UConn Health doctors worked to save a pregnant woman from a fast-growing brain tumor while safely delivering her baby, who turns 1 this Thanksgiving
Stress Pushes Brain Cancer Cells to Adapt
Glioblastoma multiformes are aggressive brain tumors with evasive properties. UConn Health is collaborating with The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine to study them, and have published evidence that potentially could provide insight leading to more effective treatment.