Neurology Channel

Realeve Offers Scientific Breakthrough for Central Nervous System Disorders

 
Dr. Peter Bonutti, M.D., a surgeon, inventor, author, professor, consultant, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Peter Bonutti discuss the following:
You were a guest on the show previously and talked about cluster headaches and strokes and Realeve —the first externally powered implantable micro-neuromodulation device. You have insights on Central Nervous System Disorders (CNS) and the Blood Brain Barrier…let's break it down.
What is the Blood Brain Barrier and why is it so important in the treatment of CNS disorders?
What have you discovered and why is this break-through for CNS disorders? What kind of CNS disorders do you address?
You have more than 700 patients using the Realeve product how soon will you address the BBB with patients using Realeve?
You have assembled a scientific advisory board—who are these experts and what is your mission together?
How can potential patients and medical professionals learn more about Realeve? Where can they sign up?
Dr. Peter Bonutti, M.D. is a surgeon, inventor, author, professor, consultant, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder of Bonutti Research, a medical device incubator that has developed products and technology used around the world, including UVCeed, and maintains his clinical and surgical practice, focusing on adult knee and hip arthroplasty and integration of robotics into surgical procedures.
Dr. Bonutti is a pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery, has over 500 patents and applications, more than 700 licenses and multiple FDA-approved products to date. Major corporations leveraging his technology include Hitachi, Medtronic, Kyphon, Covidien, US Surgical, Biomet, Arthrocare, Synthes, Zimmer/Biomet and Stryker. He is a prolific speaker, lecturing internationally, and has trained over 100 surgeons on his surgical techniques.
In his career, Dr. Bonutti has received more than a dozen industry honors and awards for his achievements. Dr. Bonutti earned his medical degree at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation with international fellowships in Canada, Australia, and Austria.
Website: https://www.realeve.net
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Discovering emotional scars that can run our lives

 
 
Dr. Jackie Heller, MD, a psychoanalyst, is board certified in psychiatry and neurology. Her professional experience as a practicing clinician has allowed her extensive insight into the vast range of human experiences. Dr. Heller joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health Channel to discuss her new book, Yesterday Never Sleeps, that delves into her personal experience with family trauma and helping others work through their own.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jackie Heller discuss the following:
What does Yesterday never sleeps mean?
How and why is introspection important?
Was Freud right about the unconscious mind?
Why is having a self narrative important?
What is intriguing and necessary about connecting to family and ancestors?
Why do traumatic events repeat for generations?
How do we become kinder PEOPLE?
Jackie Heller, MD, a psychoanalyst, is board certified in psychiatry and neurology. Her professional experience as a practicing clinician has allowed her extensive insight into the vast range of human experiences. Her new book, Yesterday Never Sleeps (Greenleaf Book Group Press, August 1, 2023), delves into her personal experience with family trauma and helping others work through their own.
Website: https://jackieheller.com
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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Eye-Brain Connection: Encoding the Retina for Brain Health

 
 
Dr. Christy Sheehy-Bensinger, the Co-founder and CEO of C. Light Technologies, a neurotech and AI startup company whose mission is to develop digital solutions using eye motion metrics for potential prognostic and preventative care in neurology joins eHealth Radio and the Neurology and Technology Channels.
This episode of eHealth Radio is sponsored by C. Light Technologies. For more information visit clighttechnologies.com.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Christy Sheehy-Bensinger discuss the following:
Your research studies eye motion which could be a proxy to brain health and cognition. What is the significance of the connection between the eye and brain?
Why are doctors from all various fields so interested in what’s going on with people’s eyes today?
We’ve had transformative tech enter the medical field in the past few decades, but neurology seems to remain stuck in the past. What are the issues that neurology is facing today?
Based on your research, what changes in the medical field do you predict will happen and will help take fields like neurology into the 21st century?
For someone currently working in academia who says, “I have this great invention; I want to take it to market”: what advice would you give to someone planning to take that next step in embarking on that entrepreneurial journey? 
Dr. Christy K. Sheehy-Bensinger, Ph.D. is the co-founder and CEO of C. Light Technologies – a neurotech and AI startup company whose mission is to develop digital solutions using eye motion metrics for potential prognostic and preventative care in neurology.
Dr. Sheehy-Bensigner has worked in the optical and ophthalmic engineering realm for more than 15 years with direct clinical research experience with neurodegenerative patient populations at top research institutions including University of California, Berkeley and University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Sheehy-Bensigner is a published scientific author and has given invited presentations domestically and internationally on the subjects of neuro-optometry, engineering, and design. She has been awarded three NIH Small Business grants and an investment from the Alzheimer’ Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF). She has brought in over $7M in funding via grants, angel & venture capital investments to date.
 
 
Website: https://www.clighttechnologies.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/CLightTech  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/c-light-technologies  Twitter: @clighttechInstagram: @clighttech.ai
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Helping people think differently about their health, restore hope, and finally feel great

 
 
Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC, Founder of The Wellness Way Clinics, bestselling author, and professional clinician, that helps people think differently about their health, restore hope, and finally feel great joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Patrick Flynn discuss the following:
How did you get involved in female healthcare & create this unique approach to health?
What is the one thing you wish women knew about their hormones?
What can be done about hormones? For example - for those that are going through menopause?

Why don’t other doctors look at hormones this way?
If a person wants to start now, what steps should they take?
Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC is the founder of The Wellness Way Clinics. In his youth, he experienced a series of events that led him to discover immune and neurological issues. This discovery prompted Dr. Flynn to begin his health journey, define his life purpose, and initiate the pursuit of his education.
It ultimately led him to his dynamic career, where he has created a totally different approach to healthcare. He has attended numerous colleges and taken countless classes from prestigious learning institutions including Palmer College of Chiropractic, National Health Sciences, and the Harvard Medical School HMX fundamentals online certificate program in immunology, all of which have honed his focus on hormones and the immune system.
Dr. Flynn is the bestselling author of the book, I Disagree. His wildly popular public seminar, The Hormone Connection, has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. He has trained thousands of doctors and his network is now comprised of over 80 clinics around the world.
 
 
Website: https://thewellnessway.com
Social Media Links:Personal Facebook: https://facebook.com/drpatrickflynn  Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/drpatrickflynn  Company Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheWellnessWay  Company Instagram: https://instagram.com/thewellnessway 

Thinking Nervous-System First with Garrett Salpeter

 
 
Garrett Salpeter, Founder and CEO of the NeuFit Method, a teachable care pathway around the Neubie® device that supports safe, consistent and optimal use of electrical stimulation joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Garrett Salpeter discuss the following:
Give our listeners a brief definition of the nervous system. How does it work?
When might the nervous system impede recovery?
What is the NeuFit Method? How did you come up with it?
What is Neubie technology?
How can readers enhance recovery from physical trauma?
Garrett Salpeter combined training in neuroscience and engineering to start NeuFit, a company at the nexus of neurology and fitness, dedicated to treating athletes and patients in the realization of fitness goals, effective rehabilitation, and improved overall health. He is the host of The NeuFit Undercurrent, a podcast for patients and practitioners interested in learning more about neurology’s role in recovery and performance. Garrett and his team have worked with thousands of patients recovering from neurological impairments, chronic pain, and sports injuries, including professional athletes, sports teams, and universities.
 
 
Website: https://neu.fit
Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/garrett-salpeter Instagram: https://instagram.com/neufitrfp

Treat Your Essential Tremor with Sound Waves

 
 
Rick Schallhorn, Vice President of Neurology at INSIGHTEC, a global team united by a common vision to transform healthcare by making MR-guided focused ultrasound a standard of care joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare & Neurology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Rick Schallhorn discuss the following:
What is essential tremor?
How does essential tremor present?
How does MR-guided focused ultrasound work to treat essential tremor?
What are some benefits to having MR-guided focused ultrasound for ET patients?
How soon after treatment will patients see results?
When did Neuravive receive its FDA approval?
Where can people go for more information on essential tremor and treatment?
 
Rick Schallhorn is Vice President Neurosurgery at INSIGHTEC. He focuses on developing the market for INSIGHEC’s Neurosurgery product offering - Exablate Neuro.   Prior to Insightec, Rick has held various positions in marketing, strategic planning, R&D in the neurosurgical medical device field including managing worldwide marketing for Medtronic’s Deep Brain Stimulation Business.
 
Website: www.insightec.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INSIGHTEC.MRgFUS Twitter: https://twitter.com/focusultrasound

Treating Upper Limb Spacticity with Xeomin

Dr. Bruce Rubin a Board Certified Neurologist who specializes in Neurorehabilitation and Spasticity management joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Neurology Channels to speak with us on Upper Limb Spasticity.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Bruce Rubin discuss the following:What is Upper Limb Spasticity?How does ULS impact the lives of those who suffer from it? Can you tell us about some treatment options, including Xeomin, the newest FDA-approved treatment?How is Xeomin different than the other botulinum toxin treatments available?How have you seen your patient’s quality of life improve?
Duration: 6:48
Dr. Rubin is a board certified Neurologist who specializes in Neurorehabilitation and Spasticity management. He earned his B.S. degree from Hobart College in New York and received his MD from the State University of New York at Syracuse. He did his Medicine internship at Staten Island University Hospital in NY prior to completing his Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC.  He then did a Post-graduate fellowship with sub specialization in Neurorehabilitation at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital.
While practicing neurorehabilitation, Dr. Rubin started working with botulinum toxins mainly for the treatment of spasticity (increased muscle tone).  Over the ensuing seventeen years, Dr. Rubin has injected thousands of patients with botulinum toxin for numerous therapeutic purposes. In addition he has participated in multinational studies of botulinum toxin and has investigated novel uses of the toxin.   At Design Neuroscience Center, Dr. Rubin directs their clinical research program.  He acts as the primary investigator on a number of studies evaluating novel neurologic therapies.
Due to his vast experience in the field of Neurorehabilitation and spasticity management, Dr. Rubin serves as a consultant for a number of pharmaceutical companies and he lectures nationwide.  In addition, he routinely trains physicians about the uses of botulinum toxins as well as the art of injection.  Lastly, he does research for and has served as a consultant for Medtronic and still trains physicians on the use of their intrathecal Baclofen pumps
Dr. Rubin is the Florida President of the Alliance for Patient Access and serves on their Board of Directors. He is the recipient of the 2008 Patient Access Advocacy Hero award from Medtronic.

Website: www.xeomin.com

Solving the concussion crisis in America

Neurologist Dr. Harry Kerasidis, M.D. who specializes in sports concussion management with 25 years experience, studying brain trauma and having thousands of athletes using his protocol joins eHealth Radio and the Neurology and Brain Health Channels. He wrote his new book “Concussion-ology” to help preserve the game, while protecting the athletes.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Harry Kerasidis discuss the following:We hear about concussions all the time especially within the NFL, what exactly is a concussion?How can parents and athletes prevent CTE, which is what is portraying the the movie “Concussion?”What are keys to your concussion protocols, designed for all sports levels?What are the most basic tips for sports concussion management?How can equipment help with sports concussions?
Maryland-based Harry Kerasidis, M.D., known as "The Brain Doctor,” is one of only a few neurologists in the world specializing in sports concussions. He co-founded XLNTbrain LLC after 25 years studying the the brain and having thousands of athletes follow his concussion protocol. Dr. Kerasidis contributes regularly to PsychologyToday.com, Athletic Business magazine, NeurologyAdvisor.com, NeurologyTimes.com, and Dr. Oz's sharecare.com. His new book, “Concussionology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management For All Levels” published September 2015, Author House.
Dr. Kerasidis is also the Founder of Chesapeake Neurology Associates in Maryland. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Center for Neuroscience, Sleep Disorders Center and Stroke Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
His particular niche of study is the changes of the electrophysiology in the brain as it relates to behavior, cognitive function and emotional function resulting from various brain trauma, including concussions. His patients include athletes, as well as other patients with a variety of cognitive and behavioral disorders including memory loss, sleep deprivation, ADD, dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury.
A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Kerasidis completed his residency in Neurology and Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Kerasidis is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Sleep Medicine, Biofeedback International Certification Alliance, a Diplomat for the National Board of Medical Examiners and member of the International Society of Neuronal Regulation.

Website:xlntbrain.com
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The Medical Memory, a tablet-based service for video recording doctor-patient consultations

Dr. Randall Porter, Neurosurgeon with Barrow Neurological Institute and Founder of The Medical Memory, a tablet-based service for video recording doctor-patient consultations joins eHealth Radio and the Neurology and Brain Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Randall Porter discuss the following:Dr. Porter, you are a neurosurgeon based in Phoenix, Arizona and we are discussing a product you developed ----The Medical Memory.  Apparently patients often fail to understand, misinterpret or forget what was communicated during a doctor’s appointment.  Are there specific reasons for this?So you developed The Medical Memory as a  means to recall the conversation and diagnosis in a medical appointment. Please explain how The Medical Memory works and the benefit.Is The Medical Memory useful for patients and physicians in ALL medical appointments?Has there been a concern about doctor-patient confidentiality with The Medical Memory?You are currently utilizing The Medical Memory at Barrow Neurological Institute and a couple of other medical facilities. Are you having success introducing The Medical Memory across the country?
Duration: 10:27
A tablet-based service, The Medical Memory by ClarIT-MD™, utilizes a video camera positioned in the examining room to record discussions, imaging, and demonstrations ensuring that the shared information is commemorated for personal recall as well as sharable with family and loved ones.
For those patients who choose to utilize The Medical Memory service, a small video camera in the examination room records the session with the doctor including imagery and demonstrations. After the visit, the patient receives an e-mail with a link to a secure webpage containing the videos that can be viewed from any device with internet capability. The patient can then review the session and if desired, share with family members through the provided link.
In 2008, local neurosurgeon with Barrow Neurological Institute, Dr. Randall Porter, started conception on The Medical Memory. Although he knew his patients were intently listening to the information he was providing, he knew that many were not comprehending all the facts during an initial visit and that surprisingly two people in the examining room will not decipher the information in the same manner. This is particularly true in situations in which the information imparted is of a very serious nature and perhaps life threatening. Dr. Porter was intent on creating a state-of-the-art product that also upholds the doctor-patient confidentiality relationship.
“I view The Medical Memory as a trail blazer in the field of medicine and patient care,” says Dr. Randall Porter. “As a neurosurgeon, I understand how important it is for patients to fully comprehend their diagnosis and prognosis. Technology has made it possible for physicians to offer a secure, nonintrusive, and easy-to-use application to recall precisely what was communicated which in many cases benefits an entire family.”
About Dr. Randall W. Porter, Neurosurgeon
Dr. Randall W. Porter is a neurosurgeon practicing with Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.  He is Director of the Interdisciplinary Skull Base Program; Co-Director of CyberKnife; and Co-Director of the Acoustic Neuroma Center.
Dr. Porter grew up in a suburb of Chicago - Barrington, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and completed his medical studies at Rush Medical College in Chicago. He was a member and president of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical school honor society. Dr. Porter is the associate editor of Skull Base Surgery, and has been invited to review numerous articles for the scientific literature. He has published over 50 peer reviewed papers and over 20 chapters in major medical textbooks, and has spoken at more than 100 professional meetings. He was named a Top Doc by his peers in Phoenix Magazine in June 2007 and was selected by the BNI residents as Teacher of the Year in 2005.
Among Dr. Porter’s professional accomplishments are the following:Performed the first auditory brainstem implant in the state of Arizona.Performed the first CyberKnife in ArizonaPerformed the first extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) at BNIPerformed the first fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (for trigeminal neuralgia) in ArizonaPerformed the first minimally invasive pedicle screw case at BNI
Dr. Porter is a family man who enjoys biblical studies. He is a member of the Moon Valley Bible Church. For leisure Dr. Porter is an avid golfer and likes to attend his children’s activities, such as Little League baseball games and dance competitions. He has 3 children, and a beautiful wife from Dallas, Texas.

Website: www.themedicalmemory.com

How today’s sports world is handling concussion management with The Brain Doctor

Dr. Harry Kerasidis, M.D., known as "The Brain Doctor,” who is one of only a few elite neurologists in the world specializing in the impairment of cognitive and emotional performance resulting from brain trauma and concussions joins eHealth Radio and the Neurology and Brain Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Harry Kerasidis discuss the following:We hear about concussions all the time, what exactly is a concussion?How did you become interested in studying concussions?How do you feel today’s sports world is handling concussion management?What have you created to protect, detect and prevent concussions in sports?Tell us how to learn more about xlntbrain.com, how to get started, and briefly about your new book coming out in January?
Duration: 8:35
Cognitive neurologist Harry Kerasidis, M.D. has a distinguished career helping the public, scholars and medical professionals understand the link between the physiology of the brain and behavior. He is the Founder of Chesapeake Neurology Associates in Maryland and XLNTbrain LLC. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Center for Neuroscience, Sleep Disorders Center and Stroke Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Kerasidis has studied changes of the electrophysiology of the brain as it relates to behavior, cognitive function and emotional function resulting from various brain trauma, including concussions. He has treated hundreds of concussion injuries in his practice, as well as patients with a variety of cognitive and behavioral disorders including memory loss, sleep deprivation, ADD, dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury.
A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Kerasidis completed his residency in Neurology and Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Kerasidis is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Sleep Medicine, Biofeedback International Certification Alliance, a Diplomat for the National Board of Medical Examiners and member of the International Society of Neuronal Regulation.

Web Site:
xlntbrain.com
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