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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 9, 2018) — "Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis" didn't show up as a question on Destiny Taschner's ACT test. But if it had, this high schooler would have been able to give its definition.
As any neurologist knows, those 29 letters spell serious trouble, and Taschner was in it.
When George Quintero first heard about a new clinical trial that could improve motor function in stroke patients, he knew he had to find a way to bring it to UK HealthCare.
Neurosurgeon Dr. Craig van Horne came to Kentucky from Boston to pursue an idea: Could peripheral nerve tissue implanted in the brain reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
He says the teamwork and support at UK HealthCare – plus a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality – fostered the atmosphere he needed to bring DBS+ to fruition.
(And having a lucky cap doesn't hurt.)
Watch this episode of "Five Questions" to learn more about Dr. van Horne's aspirations and secret talents.
January 23, 2017 | in Cancer care, Neurology and neuroscience | by UK HealthCare
Laura Dawahare | UKnow | Jan. 6, 2017
UK HealthCare has been designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC) and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
UK HealthCare is one of 63 U.S. institutions and the only in Lexington to be awarded this designation, which is the highest honor The Joint Commission awards to stroke centers.