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Brain Artery Variation Can Indicate Risk of Aneurysms

Of the million people who suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm each year, almost half will die and only a third will recover without disabilities. A new study published in BMJ […]

What’s the Difference Between a Stroke and a Brain Aneurysm?

Strokes and brain aneurysms are similar but not the same, says neurosurgeon Yevgenia Shekhtman, M.D. They both can cause severe damage—even death. What’s an Aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weakness […]

Brain Aneurysm Surgery: How to Prepare

Brain aneurysm surgery may be done as a planned prophylactic operation or on an emergency basis. Preparation often involves visualization of the aneurysm with brain imaging studies,1 consideration of the likelihood of aneurysm-associated […]

8 Brain Aneurysm Risk Factors Every Woman Should Know

Joni Mitchell & 8 Brain Aneurysm Risk Factors Every Woman Should Know Our hearts pour out to Joni Mitchell and the approximate 2o,ooo women a year that suffer from a Brain Aneurysm […]

An Interview with 2019 Grant Award Winner, Dr. Louis Kim

Dr. Louis Kim, MD, is Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington, School of Medicine, and is chief of the neurological surgery service at Harborview […]

Bee Strong – A Mother’s Journey Connecting with Brain Aneurysm Survivors and Loved Ones

Last month, September 12th, was my daughter’s birthday. We spent last year tiptoeing around this date, afraid to address it directly for fear it would simply rip the wound open […]

Answers To Your Top 10 Brain Aneurysm Questions

1. What is a brain aneurysm & how is it caused? A cerebral aneurysm (also known as an intracranial or intracerebral aneurysm) is a weak or thin spot on a blood […]

Joni Mitchell & 8 Brain Aneurysm Risk Factors Every Woman Should Know

Joni Mitchell & 8 Brain Aneurysm Risk Factors Every Woman Should Know Our hearts pour out to Joni Mitchell and the approximate 30,000 people a year that suffer from a Brain Aneurysm […]

In Memory of Dana Housley: Prevalence & Prevention of Teenage Brain Aneurysms

We are deeply saddened and our hearts pour out to the family and friends of Dana Housley, who suffered a brain aneurysm during a softball game over the weekend and […]

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