A Caregiver’s Guide to Tardive Dyskinesia
Caring for a loved one with TD can feel overwhelming. You want to do everything in your power to help, but you’re not sure where to begin. We’ve got the strategies, advice, and info you need.
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December 24, 2025
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June 1, 2025
Stroke patient on flight treated at MH after diversion to Houston; recovers 100%
A woman had a stroke on a flight from Turkey to Mexico, but avoided permanent brain damage after a doctor persuaded the flight crew to land in Houston.
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May 19, 2025
Know the warning signs of a stroke and how you can help reduce your risk
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and stroke is the nation’s fifth-leading cause of death, and is a leading cause of adult disability -- so getting the right treatment as quickly as possible is critical.
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January 8, 2025
Neurologists Are Begging You To Break This Super Common Work Habit
When it comes to getting through your to-do list as quickly as possible, there’s one shortcut many people take that brain experts warn against: multitasking.
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November 13, 2024
Bruce Willis Health Update: Emma Heming Willis Reveals Early Personality Changes
Emma Heming Willis recalls early changes to Bruce Willis’ personality before his dementia diagnosis.
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November 8, 2024
When Should I Replace My Ski Helmet? Experts Weigh In.
Is it time to replace your ski helmet? Learn from experts on helmet safety, when to retire old gear, and why MIPS technology might be your best choice this ski season.
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October 29, 2024
Lifestyle changes key to preventing strokes, new guidelines advise
Lifestyle interventions, such as following a Mediterranean diet, can help lower the risk of stroke, new prevention guidelines advise.
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October 28, 2024
Headache Surgery for Migraine: What to Know About this Controversial Treatment
Migraine surgery is a relatively new option that involves nerve compression, but experts are split on whether data supports its effectiveness. Here’s what you need to know.
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September 3, 2024
Haris Kamal, MD joins Memorial Hermann’s Mischer Neuroscience Associates in The Woodlands
Haris Kamal, MD, a stroke specialist and neurointerventional surgeon with board certifications in general neurology, vascular neurology and neurocritical care, has joined Memorial Hermann’s Mischer Neuroscience Associates in The Woodlands.
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July 17, 2024
Learning about Movement Disorders & the treatments options at Memorial Hermann
Learn more about Movement Disorders and the treatments options at Memorial Hermann.
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July 16, 2024
HIIT Workouts Proven To Reduce Dementia Risk, According to New Study
We know that exercise benefits the mind, body, and soul, but new research has revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can not only improve brain function but also delay the onset of dementia.
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June 19, 2024
This Weird Habit Is One of the Most Common Signs of Brain Cancer, According to Neurologists
As scientists try to learn more about brain cancer, it’s so important to tune into your body.
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March 21, 2024
Neurological conditions are the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide
After analyzing data available from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study (GBD) 2021, the researchers learned that around 3.4 billion people have a neurological condition. Additionally, neurological conditions are now the leading cause of disability.
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October 23, 2023
Family dog alerts parents as 17-year-old suffers stroke in the middle of the night
An early morning wake-up call from a dog turned into a heroic act when a family followed Axel, an adopted border collie, to find 17-year-old son Gabriel having a stroke.
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September 27, 2023
What’s Causing Pain Behind Your Ear?
An infection is one possibility, but TMJ, occipital neuralgia, and other conditions are also common culprits.
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February 15, 2023
El Campo stroke patient feeling '100 percent' following mom's call to get her in a clinical trial
Dr. Andrew Barreto, an associate professor of neurology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston affiliated with Memorial Hermann, Dr. James Grotta, director of stroke research with the Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Dr. Abhijee...
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February 1, 2023
Houston man survived traumatic brain injury Bob Saget died from, shares important advice
Actor Bob Saget lost his life after a head injury a little more than a year ago. A man from Houston suffered a similar problem but survived, following a six-month hospital stay. Dr. Mark Dannenbaum, a neurosurgeon with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann, spoke about the patient’s road to...
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January 26, 2023
A neurosurgeon’s guide to identifying stroke symptoms
Stroke is the number five cause of death in the U.S. - but did you know that 80-percent of strokes are preventable?
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August 13, 2022
One woman’s journey from patient to doctor
Dr. Claudia Martinez had to put medical school on hold a few years ago when she developed a Chiari malformation and had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann and is now a doctor seeing patients at TIRR.
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August 11, 2022
Doctor who survived 6 brain surgeries, stroke shares powerful message
Dr. Claudia Martinez had to put medical school on hold a few years ago when she developed a Chiari malformation and had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann and is now a doctor seeing patients at TIRR.
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August 7, 2022
From patient to doctor: Houston woman now saves lives at the same rehab facility that changed hers.
Dr. Claudia Martinez had to put medical school on hold a few years ago when she developed a Chiari malformation and had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann and is now a doctor seeing patients at TIRR.
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June 23, 2022
Single mom determined to communicate, overcome locked-in syndrome after severe stroke
Dr. Sheng Li, a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Director of Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Research at TIRR Memorial Hermann, spoke to the Houston Chronicle about a patient who suffers with ...
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June 15, 2022
ER doctor and patient have something in common: Crossfit
Dr. Afton McNierney, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Dr. Sam Javedan, a neurosurgeon with Mischer Neuroscience Associates at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Amanda Wirt, occupational therapist with TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands...
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June 1, 2022
Everything You Never Knew About Cerebrovascular Disease
Dr. Sunil Sheth, an assistant professor of neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates, talks about cerebrovascular disease.
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May 16, 2022
Spasticity Could Explain Why You Have Muscle Spasms After a Stroke
Dr. Gerard Francisco, Chief Medical Officer, TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital and Chairman And Professor of the Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, spoke with about spasticity after stroke.
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April 21, 2022
For your health: Epilepsy treatment and preventing seizures
Dr. Nitin Tandon, a UTHealth Houston Neurosciences affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute, along with his patient - Chasity Roberts, talk about surgical options to treat epilepsy and how he was able to help Chasity become seizure-free.
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March 16, 2022
Deep Brain Stimulation helps Humble woman eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Allison Boyle, a neurologist with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, talks about how deep brain stimulation can be a game-changer for Parkinson’s patients.
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July 2, 2021
Cyclist injured in accident received life-saving miracle thanks to doctor
Dr. George Al-Shamy, a neurosurgeon with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, reunites with a patient who had a traumatic brain injury after a bike accident.
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March 24, 2021
'It's fun to cheat death': This UT freshman had a blood clot the size of an apple in his skull
Dr. Manish Shah saves the life of a University of Texas at Austin student after discovering a blood clot the size of an apple in his skull.
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January 15, 2021
How Gabby Giffords Used Music to Regain Her Speech
How music therapy helped U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords find her voice after being shot.
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May 21, 2020
Spotting the Signs of a Stroke
Dr. Ankit Patel, Stroke Medical Director at Memorial Hermann Katy, discusses signs of a stroke and what you can do to help reduce your risk of having one. For more information on Memorial Hermann and their stroke centers, call 713-704-7100 or visit memorialhermann.org/stroke.
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May 7, 2020
May is Stroke Awareness Month, here’s everything you need to know to reduce your risk
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fifth leading cause of death? While covid-19 may be on everyone's mind, May is Stroke Awareness Month, so we're dispelling common stroke myths and sharing what you can do to reduce risks.
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December 31, 2018
100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs 2018
To meet the needs of spine and neurosurgery patients, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center developed the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital.
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December 1, 2018
Walmart to require travel for spinal surgeries
Walmart said it selected the approved facilities, including Memorial Hermann and all known in health care as designated "centers of excellence," for their demonstrated expertise in high-risk procedures.
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July 6, 2018
A life-changing tackle for Woodlands teen
Camp Berryman was taken to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where a carotid dissection was discovered. Later, a stent was placed in his carotid artery by neuro interventionist Gary Spiegel, MD.
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June 14, 2018
Baytown teen accidentally shot in head walks at graduation with senior class
A Baytown teen who suffered from a gunshot wound due to an accidental shooting was able to walk the stage with his senior class.
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June 7, 2018
Treatment for SI Joint Dysfunction
Dr. Ashley Amsbaugh with Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center discusses treatment for SI Joint Dysfunction.
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April 2, 2018
While undergoing brain surgery, patient plays her flute
Doctors at a Houston hospital shared video of a woman playing the flute while on the operating table during a brain surgery procedure. The Texas Medical Center said Anna Henry, 63, was undergoing a procedure known as "deep brain stimulation" in the hopes of treating a condition known as essential...
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February 15, 2018
Walmart steps up and into the health care fray
There are now 12 sites around the country used by Walmart, with marquee names like Mayo and Johns Hopkins. Last May Memorial Hermann's Mischer Neuroscience Institute was added to the roster.
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January 29, 2018
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center offers new procedure for recurring strokes
As part of Hellard’s recovery plan, he was referred to TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands for inpatient rehabilitation. During treatment, Hellard was referred to an interventional cardiologist/heart disease specialist.
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April 27, 2017
Cyclists Ride to Austin to Raise Money, Awareness About Multiple Sclerosis
Carol Ruiz was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was 32 years old. It's been a swift change of life in two years.
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February 2, 2017
Two Houston doctors will have authority to bench Super Bowl players with head injuries
The two most powerful men on the sidelines during the Super Bowl on Sunday might not be the ones calling plays. Two Houston doctors will have the authority to stop play. Pull a player out of the game. Tell him he can't return.
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March 11, 2016
Researchers connect stroke symptoms to Daylight Saving Time
During the first two days after everyone springs forward one hour for daylight saving time, research shows the rate for a common type of stroke is eight percent higher.
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January 15, 2016
Stem cell treatment could help paralyzed patients move
Paralyzed from the neck down, 20-year-old Louis Tontodonato has enrolled in the first clinical trial testing the ability of stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries and restore sensation and movement in quadriplegics.
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October 21, 2015
Rare Disease Tough to Diagnose
Guillain-Barré syndrome missed three times in woman until she was reffered to Philip Blum, a neurologist at Patient Centered Neurology in Houston.
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July 15, 2014
Kyle woman to undergo complicated brain surgery
A Kyle woman tackles a brain disorder. An act of kindness that led the family to Texas has paid off in finding a surgeon.
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April 6, 2014
Nation's First Mobile Stroke Unit Successfully Transports First Patient
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, in partnership with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC), is proud to announce that the UTHealth Mobile Stroke Unit has successfully transported and helped save the life of its very first patient.
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February 7, 2013
Electrode procedure does wonders for Parkinson's symptoms
Sixty-eight-year-old Jeffrey Day underwent an operation at Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute, where doctors place electrodes in the brain to fight “misfiring cells” that cause Parkinson’s symptoms, with a higher frequency.