Healthcare and Medical News for Atlanta Physicians

Post-Concussion Syndrome and Vestibular Involvement

By Ronald Leif Steenerson, M.D., and Gaye W. Cronin, OTD, OTR

PCS From The Neuro-Otology Experience Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) commonly involves the vestibular system, which is essential to normal movement and balance. The most persistent symptoms reported following PCS include vertigo deficits, neck spasms, exercise intolerances and memory problems.1 Vestibular symptoms of vertigo, imbalance and visual motion intolerances can last ... Continue Reading

Concussion: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective

By Jack Barrow, Vijay Agarwal, M.D., and Daniel L. Barrow, M.D. Over the past two decades, there has been increased awareness, interest, and scrutiny of traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially sports related concussion (SRC).1-4 Much of this recent interest has been fueled by reports in the lay press of the potential effects of repetitive head injury in high-profile athletes, ... Continue Reading

Spotlight on Neuroscience

By Helen K. Kelley The field of neuroscience is ever changing and expanding, with physicians and researchers working separately and together, using cutting-edge technologies and techniques to advance the understanding of the brain and nervous system. Minimally Invasive Technologies Improve Cerebrovascular Treatments Continuous advances in technology are making it possible ... Continue Reading

Giant Cell Arteritis: A Brief Review

By Athan Tiliakos, D.O. From ATLANTA Medicine, 2014, Vol. 85, No. 3  Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), or Temporal Arteritis, is the most common primary vasculitis. The disease is characterized by inflammation of the large and medium-sized vessels, predominately favoring the branches of the proximal aorta. Epidemiology GCA is a disease that typically occurs in people ... Continue Reading

Bringing Back Function and Quality of Life After Traumatic Brain Injury

By Tania Barroso, M.D. The rate of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has increased tremendously over the past decade. This is mostly because of injuries sustained in sports and on the battlefield by our brave military personnel. It has been called “the silent epidemic,” since there has been very little knowledge and lack of screening protocols in the past, which led to frequent ... Continue Reading

Grady Neurology Specialists Featured at Stroke Conference

Three key members of Grady Memorial Hospital’s Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center team made presentations at the recent 2012 International Stroke Conference to be held in New Orleans, La. Emory University School of Medicine faculty at Grady Interventional Neurologists Dr. Raul Nogueira and Dr. Rishi Gupta and Vascular Neurologist Dr. Aaron Anderson discussed their latest ... Continue Reading

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