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"That's what really stood out to me about Barrow, is it felt very holistic and well rounded. The thing about migraine is it can be managed in so many ways. You can change your sleep, your diet, your workout habits, your medications, and even your mindset and perspective. All of those things have to sort of come together."
How Multidisciplinary Migraine Care Gave a Veterinarian Her Life Back
Just six months into her dream job as a veterinarian, Dr. Nisha Parasher found herself on a medical leave that would last more than two years due to...
Barrow Patient Begins to Reclaim Independence With Neuralink Robotic Arm After Spinal Cord Injury
When Alex Conley fractured his C4 and C5 spinal vertebrae, doctors told him the result was complete a spinal cord injury (SCI). Complete SCIs usually result in loss...
After Scoliosis Surgery, Barrow Patient Pursues Dental Degree, Adventures Abroad
From the summit of a mountain to scuba diving on the ocean’s floor, Alexandra Wikiera spends most of her days off from dental school seeking adventure. Given her...
An 8-Year, Cross-Country Journey to Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformation Surgery
Sabrina Mancini spent nearly a decade seeking an accurate diagnosis for her worsening neurological symptoms. Finally, she learned she had a rare blood vessel abnormality in her spinal...
Twin Sisters, Neurotology Patients Find Their Voices Through Cochlear Implants
Maria-Regina and Maria-Renata Campa Moreno experienced hearing loss from a very young age. Although countless early screenings came back normal, the two seemed to progressively struggle. Despite years...