Excite Medical donation to USF adds to spinal decompression study
USF Health patients now have access to a specialized device meant to reduce back pain, thanks to the donation by Excite Medical. Excite Medical donated two devices – […]
Tampa General Hospital-USF Health among first in nation to enroll patients in study of minimally invasive treatment for subdural brain bleeds
TAMPA, Fla. (March 23, 2021) — Tampa General Hospital, working with USF Health, is one of the first sites in the country – and the first in Florida […]
Medical memory, a new tool offered by USF Health’s Department of Neurosurgery
A common problem at the end of medical office visits is patients being unable to clearly remember what was talked about, including details about their diagnoses or recommended […]
USF Health new program offers fellowships for advanced practice providers
Video, photos and article by Allison Long This summer, Jennifer Krawczyk, MS, APRN, helped USF Health break new ground. Krawczyk in June 2019 became the first graduate of […]
Medical management vs. mechanical thrombectomy for mild strokes: Same safety and effectiveness
USF Health was part of an international multicenter study analyzing patient outcomes when treating mild stroke deficits caused by an obstructed large brain vessel The use of clot […]
Seizure free after epilepsy surgery, patient pays it forward with advocacy
USF Health doctors evaluate for refractory epilepsy, experts in treating surgical candidates Some people pay it forward by donating to a charity or working in a soup kitchen. […]
After years of uncontrollable epilepsy, patient now seizure free with help of USF Health doctors
Roni-Kay Lopez looks forward to celebrating her 10th anniversary of living without seizures or medication Driving down a busy road, Roni-Kay Lopez knew she had to hurry and […]
USF Health selects Dr. Harry van Loveren to lead a new Neurosciences Initiative
Tampa, FLA (Jan. 17, 2017) — The University of South Florida has launched a neurosciences initiative to integrate the latest treatment and research for a wide range of […]
Dr. Harry van Loveren takes the most challenging cases while giving patients understanding, knowledge and the confidence they seek in a neurosurgeon [video]
This story is part of a series highlighting faculty who are shining examples of quality and compassionate patient care and patient safety. Every day, these health care providers […]
Tampa General Hospital among the elite stroke centers in the country
USF stroke experts staff the TGH Stroke Center, providing patients in the Tampa Bay region with 24/7 access to more specialized stroke care, including on-site neurosurgeons and medical teams […]