All articles tagged with #brain surgery
Gary Woodland won the Houston Open, his first PGA Tour title in seven years, finishing 21-under after a final-round 67 to beat Nicolai Hojgaard by five strokes. He cried after holing out, thanked his wife and team, and spoke about continuing his healing from brain surgery in 2023 and PTSD, saying he’s not giving up and focusing on the future, with Masters contention a possibility.
A New York City actress misinterpreted recurring seizures as panic attacks for years until doctors diagnosed focal impaired awareness seizures. After SEEG pinpointed the seizure origin, she received a NeuroPace brain implant in 2018–2019; by July 2019 her seizures were gone, allowing her to return to work, and she has remained seizure-free since, though she continues daily meds and will need periodic battery replacements for the device.
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland details his PTSD diagnosis after brain surgery in 2023, describing a frightening moment during last fall’s Procore Championship when a walking scorer approached from behind, triggering blurred vision and an emotional breakdown. He says he’s been dealing with PTSD for about a year, credits PGA Tour security protocols for easing on-course stress, and emphasizes that he hopes his openness helps others battling mental health issues, noting you can’t face it alone. Woodland returned to the PGA Tour in 2024 and remains active in 2026, including this week’s Players Championship.
Houston attorney Nate Broughty, known online as 'Nate The Lawyer,' fainted and developed severe headaches, leading doctors to discover a massive brain tumor (meningioma). Surgeons removed about 90% of it in a 15-hour operation; initial grading was grade 2 but later tests suggested a low-grade, near-benign tumor. Three months post-op scans showed no remaining tumor, and he is adjusting to life after surgery while doctors continue monitoring; the family had also faced his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.
The article explores cutting-edge Alzheimer's research, including brain surgery to collect tissue, laboratory studies on toxic proteins, and promising drug developments, suggesting that curing Alzheimer's may be achievable in the future.
A 65-year-old woman with Parkinson's in England played her clarinet during brain surgery under local anesthesia, demonstrating improved motor control after deep-brain stimulation, and expressed delight with her progress.
A Parkinson's patient played clarinet during brain surgery to test the effectiveness of Deep Brain Stimulation, which immediately improved her hand movements and her ability to play, demonstrating real-time benefits of the treatment.
A 65-year-old woman with Parkinson's in England experienced immediate symptom relief during brain surgery when she played the clarinet, demonstrating the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation in alleviating movement symptoms associated with the disease.
A brain surgeon in Austria is on trial after allegedly allowing her 12-year-old daughter to drill a hole in a patient's skull during surgery, an act she denies, claiming her daughter only held the drill under supervision. The incident has sparked outrage and concerns over medical ethics, with the case ongoing and the hospital staff involved fired.
Stephen Greene, a healthy 44-year-old, experienced subtle symptoms like ear clogging and hearing loss, which led to the discovery of a rare, benign brain tumor called vestibular schwannoma. After diagnosis and a lengthy surgery, he faced a challenging recovery but is now gradually returning to normal life, highlighting the importance of paying attention to early symptoms and seeking medical advice.
A groundbreaking gene therapy has successfully slowed Huntington's disease progression by 75% in a clinical trial, offering hope for a treatment that could extend and improve patients' lives, though it involves complex surgery and high costs.
Logan Coleridge, a high school football player with a history of concussions, suffered severe headaches and neurological symptoms that were eventually diagnosed as an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. After surgery to remove the AVM, he has recovered well and is returning to normal activities, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for similar conditions.
Brazilian President Lula is currently in the ICU following an emergency brain surgery. The procedure was necessary to address a health issue, and his condition is being closely monitored by medical professionals.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is in stable condition in intensive care after undergoing surgery in Sao Paulo to drain a brain bleed, linked to a fall at home in October. The 79-year-old leader, who has faced previous health issues including a hip operation and throat cancer, was transferred to Sirio Libanes hospital after an MRI in Brasília detected an intracranial haemorrhage. Lula had previously canceled a trip to a BRICS summit due to the fall, participating via videoconference instead.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in intensive care after undergoing emergency brain surgery to remove a haematoma caused by a fall in October. The 79-year-old leader is stable and expected to return to Brasília soon, though his health raises questions about his potential re-election in 2026. Vice-president Geraldo Alckmin is temporarily assuming some of Lula's duties. Lula's presidency faces challenges, including economic concerns and a recent alleged assassination plot.