Fact Sheets

Ischemic Stroke
A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel or fatty plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A brief episode in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Concussion
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that leads to short-term impairment of mental function.
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
CVST occurs when a blood clot forms in the cerebral venous sinus.
Brain Injury
A brain injury is a disruption in the function of the brain when an outside force makes it rock back and forth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Headaches
Headaches are disorders that cause head pain, including migraines, cluster headaches, and facial neuralgia. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep Brain Stimulation may be helpful for treating essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
Epilepsy
One in 26 Americans has epilepsy, a neurological condition that interrupts normal electrical activity in the brain. Many effective treatments are available.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
Migraine
Migraine is a neurologic disorder that causes moderate-to-severe headaches along with other symptoms.