UAMS neurosurgery residents and the department’s advanced practice registered nurse attended the 69th Annual Southern Neurosurgical Society meeting to present their research. Dr. Palmer discussed a novel surgical method for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas in infants. In this surgical technique, patients have an internal tube placed underneath the scalp rather than a standard […]
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Patients, Caregivers, Doctors Unite at Parkinson’s Forum
Nearly 200 people came together at UAMS for the fourth annual Parkinson’s Forum to give the disease a one-two punch. One: Arm yourself with the latest information about the treatment of Parkinson’s. Two: Surround yourself with a community of fellow patients, caregivers and supporters. Knockout! This year, the punching was more than just a metaphor. […]
Dr. Analiz Rodriguez Awarded 2018 Seeds of Science Grant
The newly awarded grant will assist scientists at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in their search for new and innovative cancer treatments. The grants of $10,000 each were presented to young investigators by the Envoys, a volunteer advocacy group of the Cancer Institute Foundation, during their “Doctor is In” reception and research poster […]
Dr. Erika Petersen “first in the region” Intellis SCS
“The Intellis platform was designed to overcome limitations with current spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems, such as battery performance, and can power the EvolveSM workflow*, which standardizes guidance and balances high-dose (HD) and low-dose (LD) therapy settings. The Intellis platform can record and track patient activity 24/7 and is managed on the Samsung Galaxy Tab […]