Making the Most of Your Next Doctor Visit: A Patient's Guide
Visiting your doctor can sometimes feel like a rushed and overwhelming experience, especially when you have a lot of concerns to discuss. However, by coming prepared and using...
Unraveling the Mystery of Migraine Triggers: Insights from a Specialist
Migraines, often shrouded in mystery, can be debilitating for those who suffer from them. Understanding the role of triggers, particularly those linked to dietary choices, is...
The Role of EEG in the Differential Diagnosis of Dementia
IntroductionDementia is a well-known condition that affects nearly 5. 8 million people in the United States [1]. While people are most familiar with Alzheimer’s dementia, other...
The Role of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Cardiac Surgical Procedures – Part 3
As we continue discussing the vital role Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) plays in Cardiac Surgery procedures in this third and final part of our vascular series,...
Facial Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and the Role of Neuromonitoring in the Prevention and Diagnosis
A few months ago, the famous singer, Justin Bieber, alerted his fans that he had facial paralysis that later was known to be caused by Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. This syndrome starts...
Microvascular Decompression Surgery – Mechanism, Pros and Cons Behind this Complex Neurosurgery
Microvascular decompression surgery (MVD) is a surgical intervention that aims to alleviate nerves that are being compressed, usually by arteries and veins, but tumors can also...
Scoliosis and Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring: Benefits of Using Multimodality IONM During Complex Spine Surgeries
Scoliosis is a deformation of the spine. Although the human spine has a normally slight curvature to it, when this curvature exceeds 10 degrees out of its required measurements,...
Spotlight Video | How Cold Weather Affects Neurological Condition | Jose A. Matus, MD
Dr. Jose A. Matus is a board-certified neurologist and diagnostician who offers acute neurological care and neurodiagnostic procedures at Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders...
Spotlight Video | All About Alzheimers Disease | Jose A. Matus, MD
Jose A. Matus, MD is an Established Neurologist at the Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders in Sherman, Dennison, and McKinney, TX. Dr. Jose A. Matus is a skilled neurologist...
More than a "Headache"
In 2008 alone (according to most recent data), there were over 3 million visits to the emergency room (ER) where a headache was the primary complaint, in the US. (1) It's one...
