Neurological Procedures Stories

OHSU study in neurosurgery patients reveals numerical concepts are processed deep in ancient part of brain

By Erik Robinson December 03, 2024

Thinking about numbers activates area of brain tied to basic functions — important insight for learning, neurological procedures, authors reveal.

Brain’s waste-clearance pathways revealed for the first time

By Erik Robinson October 07, 2024

OHSU study uses imaging in neurosurgery patients to show how brain’s glymphatic system clears waste; lifestyle measures can keep system sharp.

OHSU grows neuro-oncology expertise for patient benefit

By Erik Robinson August 28, 2024

New specialists bring commitment to making deep connections with patients, their caregivers.

OHSU patient bound for Paris to compete in Paralympics

By Erik Robinson 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

By Erik Robinson 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

By Erik Robinson 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

By Erik Robinson 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

By Erik Robinson 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

By Erik Robinson 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

By Erik Robinson November 17, 2022

Akin to pilots training on pre-flight simulators, new simulator for brain surgeons appears to be feasible on a large scale.