Neurology Highlights

Neuro-interventionist Dr. Reza Jahan, from UCLA Medical Center, demonstrates the Merci Retrieval System, a high-tech corkscrew-like device that grabs and removes a clot in the brain.

Brain surgeons are testing a new surgical technique that turns cancer cells bright colors, allowing doctors to remove tumors more accurately than ever before.

Neurologist Dr. Neil Martin explains how 3-D software used for brain surgeries utilizes a GPS targeting system to locate and remove brain tumors and other abnormalities with minimal invasion to the skull cavity. See a demonstration of the 3-D software.

Dr. Eric M. Genden, chairman for the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medial Center in New York, explains the advantages of performing endoscopic brain surgery for tumors of the skull base. Tumors of the skull base can be very traumatic because surgery typically requires large incisions on the face. Endoscopic surgery offers an alternative.

Each year, nearly two million people sustain traumatic brain injuries. Even worse: This particular brand of "brain-beating" may be linked to ALS.

Dr. Bernstein shares her medical knowledge and explains what a migraine is.

More than 300-thousand children in the United States suffer from epilepsy. Doctors need to observe and analyze their seizures to treat them. Now, new technology is making that easier for them and for the kids.

Dawn is disturbed by her boyfriend, Edd's, nighttime kicking. But it's not Edd's fault. Learn about the restless leg syndrome.

Neurologist Dr. Neil Martin, the Chair of Neurosurgery at UCLA Medical Center, explains how an epidural hemorrhage progresses.

Dr. Devin K. Binder describes trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and shares how this condition is commonly treated.

A teen girl, a savvy doctor and a one-of-a-kind surgery all combined to give this teen the use of her arms and hands back.

In this video, Tim Turnham helps you to understand Melanoma as a first step to preventing and treating it.

Up to 300-thousand Americans are living in a minimally-conscious state. Now doctors are using new ways to try to wake these patients up.

Dr. Ali Mesiwala describes an aneurysm and explains how it is treated. He also recalls how he feels when he cares for a patient with an aneurysm.

One in 50 people are living with paralysis. It can happen in a matter of seconds and change the rest of your life. One doctor was able to reverse paralysis and get one man back on his feet.