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The first thing Patty Petrula did after crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon was text a photo of her medal to her doctor. No one, arguably,

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Virtual Event – Tremors: Is it Parkinson’s or Something Else?

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A baby born with part of his skull missing beat the odds. He’s the first with the condition to survive past birth

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Lawmaker Holly Schepisi tells of her road back after brain aneurysm

Holly Schepisi, assemblywoman from River Vale, rappelling from a Woodland Park building in September 2015 after recovering from brain surgery. On a Saturday in March, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi felt her

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Dr. Azmi and Hackensack UMC recognized for treatment of Parkinson’s disease

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Putting the ME in Medicine

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Epilepsy Team Implants Neurostimulator System in Patient at White Plains Hospital

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A New Approach to Understanding Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting almost 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. Neurosurgeon Dr. Patrick Roth believes many people are

Brain Cap Battles Cancer

Researchers develop noninvasive direct therapy for brain tumors. For more than 50 years, Karen Smith had been living life to the fullest. Then one day it all changed. “I was

Pediatric Sports Injuries

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Eric LeGrand: Tragic Accident During Football Game

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Spinal Fusion Procedure Relieves Back Pain

Fifteen years ago, Stacey Hermann hyperextended her back while tubing behind a motorboat. Though she’s been in pain ever since, the 43-year-old mother of two from Ridgewood, N.J., put off

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Top 3 Reasons NJBS’ Approach to Brain and Spinal Tumors Is So Effective

Among all of the diagnostic terms, “tumor” is a tough one to swallow. This is especially true when it comes to brain and spinal tumors. The thought of losing one’s

Do You Have a Bulging Disc?

The spine bears a big responsibility- a price we pay for being able to stand on two legs. So, it’s no wonder wear and tear will occur over one’s lifespan.

Why New Jersey Brain and Spine? What Patients Recently Said About Our Physicians

At New Jersey Brain and Spine, our top priority is helping each of our patients recover and thrive. In the more than 25 years since founding our practice, we’ve done

What Patients Need to Know When Searching for a Neurosurgery Practice

When searching for a neurosurgeon, most patients start with the internet or with referrals from friends, family, or other physicians. While this often results in a long list of names

What You Need to Know About our Neurovascular Treatment Center

Our expertise and a dose of personalization make our neurovascular center spectacular When patients receive a neurovascular diagnosis, it can be one of the most stressful moments of their lives

Treatments We’re Watching for Back Pain Relief

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By Patrick A. Roth, MD and Roy D. Vingan, MD Persistent back pain may be an obvious sign that it’s time to call a low back pain doctor. But did

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Young people have strokes. A thrombectomy can likely save them. One morning in late 2021, a pre-teen girl found her mother slumped on the floor in their home, paralyzed on

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The following is an excerpt from Becker’s Spine Review. The shift of spine care procedures to the outpatient setting has gained momentum in recent years as commercial payers boosted coverage,

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The first thing Patty Petrula did after crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon was text a photo of her medal to her doctor. No one, arguably,

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How do you find the best neurosurgeon for your unique case? It can be scary when a patient receives a diagnosis of a neurological disorder—a disease or neurological condition that

Neurosurgeon Offers Top Advice for Patients with a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

What are the first things to know when diagnosed with a brain tumor? The shock and disbelief that patients experience upon first being told of a brain tumor diagnosis is

How to Protect Your Spine and Lower Back During Exercise

Pain is no gain when it comes to exercise and your spine It’s common knowledge that exercise boosts muscle strength, endurance, and good health. But what happens when that physical

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While back pain is extremely common, there are many misconceptions about what causes it and how best to alleviate it. To help clear up the confusion, I’ve assembled this list

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Patients who are told they need spine surgery should never hesitate to ask their physician questions. Opening up a strong dialogue with physician can help ease the patient’s concerns, better

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It is clear that patients want to connect with their doctors. Doctors, however, seem more ambivalent about making such a connection. To some doctors, it is as if forming a

Meet Neurosurgeon George J. Kaptain, MD, Expert in Brain, Spine and Skull-Base Tumors

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