Barrow Neurological Institute

November is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth, a time to bring attention to a neurological condition that is often overlooked and misunderstood, despite the fact that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. Although #epilepsy is common, every case is unique—and so is every patient. That's why the Barrow Epilepsy Center offers a complete spectrum of epilepsy care, from advanced #neurodiagnostics to state-of-the-art treatments. As an accredited Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, we're equipped to evaluate and treat the most complex epilepsy cases. To better understand each patient's #seizures, we have specialized equipment to monitor seizures as they happen. Our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is home to 12 beds wired with continuous video-#electroencephalography (EEG), which allows us to measure electrical activity in the brain. Barrow is also home to #Arizona's first #magnetoencephalography (MEG) system, which records the brain's magnetic fields—offering a new level of precision in epilepsy evaluation. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient, under the guidance of our highly skilled and compassionate #epileptologists. Treatment may include medication, surgical procedures, or a combination of both. Patients who are candidates for #epilepsysurgery also have access to our world-class #neurosurgeons, who are experienced in surgical resection, disconnection surgery, and #neuromodulation. Learn more about epilepsy and our services at Barrow by visiting BarrowNeuro.org/Epilepsy.

Huiam Mubarak, MD, director of Barrow Global Neurology, recently appeared on Arizona PBS to discuss the Institute's formal partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, #SouthAfrica. This bidirectional partnership facilitates the exchange of global knowledge, with Wits trainees visiting #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute and vise versa. This approach is part of our unique, scalable model for improving neurological care in underserved areas while cultivating a lifelong commitment to #globalneurology and #healthequity among our residents. Watch the segment at https://bar.rw/mubarak-pbs.

From trying to pinpoint where in the brain #seizures originate to dialing in the right treatment, #epilepsy can be challenging to manage. And as a designated Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, the Barrow Epilepsy Center regularly sees complex cases. The potential of being able to impact the quality of a person's life is why Barrow epilepsy #neurologist Courtney Schusse, MD, finds this challenging work so rewarding. One of those patients is 32-year-old Marissa Amaya Ochoa, who marked six years #seizurefree in February. Read Marissa's story at https://bar.rw/marissa. #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth ??: Epilepsy Foundation #Arizona - Walk to End Epilepsy #Phoenix 2023

From neurosurgical training and research to diagnostics and treatments, technology is revolutionizing #neurosurgery. Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, sat down with Bill Pfeifer of Dell Technologies to discuss where the field is now and where it may be headed. Check out their discussion on the “Over the Edge” podcast by visiting https://bar.rw/edge. You can also find the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

We are honored to announce that we've received a grant from Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative —a pioneering worldwide initiative to cure Alzheimer’s disease and improve brain health—for a pilot study demonstrating the impact of AI-based cognitive assessments in the primary care setting to enable early diagnosis. “Identifying patients in the mild cognitive impairment stage and referring them to an Alzheimer’s specialist on time will give them the best chance of delaying cognitive decline," says Anna D. Burke, MD, Director of the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gizWCAM2

Congratulations to Barrow Chief Scientific Officer Robert Bowser, PhD, on being named in AZ BIG Media's "Who's Who in #Arizona Healthcare" list for 2025! The list, curated by AZ Big Media's editorial board in conjunction and consultation with health care industry leaders, recognizes #Arizonans who are shaping the future of health care. Dr. Bowser is known for his trailblazing work in the discovery and validation of biomarkers for #ALS and other #neurodegenerative diseases. View the full "Who's Who" list at https://bar.rw/whoswho2025.

As we honor #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth, we're thrilled to congratulate #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute epilepsy #neurologist Courtney Schusse, MD, on being chosen as the medical professional honoree for this year’s Epilep-Tea Party! The annual event is hosted by Epilepsy Foundation Arizona to raise funds and awareness for #epilepsy and to recognize accomplishments in patient care and beyond. Learn more about Dr. Schusse and the Barrow Epilepsy Center by visiting BarrowNeuro.org/Epilepsy. (Group photos courtesy of Epilepsy Foundation #Arizona)

Virginia Prendergast, PhD, director of advanced practice nursing at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute, traveled to the East African country of Tanzania in September to visit Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC. She aimed to get a sense of the hospital's current nursing services and how they could be bolstered through the hospital's partnership with #BarrowGlobal. Virginia joined bedside rounds, attended the hospital's morbidity and mortality conference, and met with staff and leadership. She engaged in constructive discussions and provided valuable mentorship in both #neuroscience care and oral hygiene. Virginia returned to Barrow with several ideas for enhancing #nursing services and thus patient outcomes, not only at KCMC but across the region. "At every point along the way, I was impressed by the staff, their resourcefulness, and their openness to discuss new ways to provide care," Virginia said of her visit. "It was an opportunity I treasure, and I hope the beginning of a long and productive relationship." Learn more about Barrow Global at BarrowNeuro.org/Global.

Please join us in congratulating the #neurosurgeons and #neurologists at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute who have been named among Ranking Arizona's "100 best doctors in #Arizona for 2025"! ? F. David Barranco, MD ? Yvette Brown-Shirley, MD ? Michael T. Lawton, MD ? Brad Racette, MD ? Jay Turner, MD, PhD ? Juan S. Uribe, MD AZ Big Media curated the list in conjunction and consultation with health care industry leaders and the state’s top health care organizations, while also utilizing professional ratings. View the full list at https://lnkd.in/gvHJZ-Y7.

Powerful possibilities come when you pair technology with a vision! Dr. Michael T. Lawton Barrow Neurological Institute shares his vision for how #AI and edge technology can be used to transform neurosurgery. Click the link to learn about the vision for how AI and Edge Solutions could transform neurosurgery. https://dell.to/4hLYOw7