Research Connection Leads Patient to Enroll in ALS Trial

Research Connection Leads Patient to Enroll in ALS Trial

When Vladimir Diaz-Ochoa, Ph.D., a scientist specializing in microbiology and immunology was diagnosed last year with a progressive neurodegenerative disease, the importance of medical research became even more personal. Muscle spasms and weakness in his fingers...
Brain Surgeons Getting a Clearer Picture to Remove Tumors

Brain Surgeons Getting a Clearer Picture to Remove Tumors

Laser interstitial thermal therapy began as a minimally invasive surgery to help minimize and even stop seizures in both adults and children who suffer from epilepsy. LITT, which is also called laser ablation, now is being used at Sutter Health to help some patients...