Neurology
UConn Health Celebrates Opening of The Brain and Spine Institute
Comprehensive spine care, cranial neurosurgery, neurology, and imaging all at 5 Munson Road
May 29, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
First in Connecticut: Ischemic Stroke Survivors Have Renewed Hope with the Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Now Available at UConn Health
Dr. Christopher Connor, neurosurgeon at UConn Health’s Brain and Spine Institute was the first to use the MicroTransponder®, Inc.’s Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System, an FDA-approved, breakthrough technology for stroke survivors experiencing ongoing hand and arm impairment
May 9, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Miracle Outcome for Patient’s Life-Threatening Stroke
The multidisciplinary team at UConn Health has great expertise in the microsurgical management of aneurysms and endovascular management, which saved the life of Christine Skelly from a life-threatening emergency.
May 8, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Deep Brain Stimulation Changing the Quality of Life for those with Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Christopher Conner is now performing deep brain stimulation to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease at UConn Health.
May 2, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
The Brain and Spine Institute Opens at UConn Health
The 5 Munson Road building in Farmington is the new home for the growing Institute’s neurology, cranial neurosurgery, and comprehensive spine care, and UConn Health Imaging
April 29, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Podcast: Bilingual Tool to Spot Signs of MS Earlier
UConn Health Multiple Sclerosis Center director: Overcoming cultural barriers can greatly improve patients' trajectory
March 27, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in Connecticut Designated at UConn Health
UConn Health is now one of only 57 Centers of Excellence nationwide designated by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to help patients and their families living with this rare genetic disease
March 22, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Minute: Aging Eyes
It’s painless but irreversible. A stroke of the optic nerve is a common type of vision loss as you age. But as UConn Health neuro-ophthalmologist Carolyne Riehle tells us, preventive care can help save your sight.
March 13, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health’s Chief Neurosurgeon Helps Rewrite Stroke Care Guidelines
Dr. Ketan Bulsara says more stroke patients qualify for life-saving thrombectomy
March 11, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Making Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis ‘VISIBL’
UConn Health’s MS director works with medical students to create 1st bilingual tool to help overcome cultural barriers
March 7, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)