OHSU grows neuro-oncology expertise for patient benefit
August 28, 2024
New specialists bring commitment to making deep connections with patients, their caregivers.
Neurological Procedures Stories
OHSU patient bound for Paris to compete in Paralympics
May 15, 2024
Rower Todd Vogt is an inspiration for others with early onset Parkinson’s disease.
Neurosurgeon leans on research to improve patient care
May 06, 2024
Daniel Cleary, M.D., Ph.D., left career in computer science, now conducts research to better understand circuits in the world’s most complex computer — the human brain.
OHSU enhances incisionless treatment for tremor, trains surgeons nationwide
February 01, 2024
OHSU Brain Institute first in the country to use most recent version of technology that improves patient comfort, reduces procedure time.
Team conducts first awake spine surgery at OHSU
December 19, 2023
Approach is less invasive, allows faster recovery; patient calls it a great experience.
Brain implant at OHSU successfully controls both seizures and OCD
October 25, 2023
For the first time, one electrode targets two portions of brain for dual benefit; patient reports life-changing outcome from 2019 procedure.
OHSU patient nearly seizure-free after regenerative brain cell therapy
May 18, 2023
Portland woman one of two in country to undergo new type of brain procedure; ‘Someone has to be the first patient … That requires a lot of bravery and optimism,’ says surgeon.
OHSU-developed brain surgery simulator proves valuable in nationwide test
November 17, 2022
Akin to pilots training on pre-flight simulators, new simulator for brain surgeons appears to be feasible on a large scale.
OHSU second in the country to perform regenerative brain cell therapy procedure
November 02, 2022
Procedure is part of a clinical trial testing new restorative form of cell therapy to help patients plagued by seizures.
New treatment for tremors: Cutting-edge brain surgery with no cutting
April 21, 2022
OHSU becomes the first in Oregon to offer focused ultrasound to immediately relieve symptoms of essential tremor, tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.
