Neurosurgery

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Peter Canning Recognized for EMS Role in Stroke Care

UConn Health’s 6th annual Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award

Relief from Rare Disease Through Cutting-Edge Procedure at UConn Health

Dr. Conner is the only surgeon in Connecticut performing an innovative procedure involving a facial nerve stimulator, a groundbreaking alternative for patients with trigeminal neuralgia also referred to as the "suicide disease."

UConn Health Minute: Lifesaving Stem Cell Transplant

Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of Blood and Marrow Transplantation at UConn Health, discusses how his team provided lifesaving care for a patient with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.

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Department of Defense Program Funds Study of Cranial Regeneration

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Grant for UConn Health researchers studying ultrasound-stimulated regrowth

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Neurosurgery Now Its Own Department at UConn Health

Reflecting significant growth since arrival of Dr. Ketan Bulsara

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UConn Health’s Dr. Ketan Bulsara Elected to the American Academy of Neurological Surgery

Considered among the most prestigious neurosurgery organizations in US

Grateful Stroke Survivor Shares How New Technology is Transforming His Recovery

Ernie Quinn, a stroke survivor, is experiencing remarkable progress in his recovery, thanks to the innovative Vivistem Paired VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) System, currently only offered in Connecticut at UConn Health.

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Podcast: Retraining the Brain With Neurosurgical Breakthrough

Dr. Christopher Conner from UConn Health’s Brain and Spine Institute explains vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for stroke survivors

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Physician Assistants Vital in OR and Beyond

UConn Health’s 73 PAs span specialties to deliver both inpatient and outpatient care

UConn Health Carries on Legacy of Pioneering and Generational Neurosurgeon, Dr. Takanori Fukushima

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