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In telestroke, doctors who have advanced training in the nervous system (neurologists) remotely evaluate people who've had acute strokes and make diagnoses and treatment recommendations to emergency m...

When a stroke happens, it is a stressful time for patients and their family members. This stress can make it difficult to plan for the future and know what to expect. Our Stroke Clinic in Eau Claire, ...

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and, sometimes, loss of conscious...

Scott Gunderson Scott is a typical working father of three young children. His days are full of work meetings, play dates, golf games and helping manage his busy family’s calendar. He also is a ...

Medications are typically the first line of treatment for patients with epilepsy. However, vagus nerve stimulation may be helpful if you continue to struggle with breakthrough seizures. It has effect...

Doctors generally classify seizures as either focal or generalized, based on the abnormal brain activity. Focal seizures Seizures that appear to result from abnormal activity in just one area of your...

Learn more about epilepsy with these facts: You can’t swallow your tongue during a seizure. It’s physically impossible. You should never force something into the mouth of someone ...

Our hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, includes a four-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), which is specially designated to evaluate, diagnose and treat seizures. During a stay, you have continuous vi...

Almost everyone experiences at least one headache at some time during his or her life. According to the World Health Organization, about 50% of all adults have regular headaches. They can slow yo...

Social workers are experienced in determining your needs during and after a hospital stay and can connect you to community resources. They are your advocate and can support you in your recovery so you...