Dr. Sheri Dewan, MD, is one of only 219 practicing female neurosurgeons in the U.S., and the lack of women in the practice of neurosurgery is no accident; in fact, Dewan says she was routinely cautioned against pursuing a career in neurosurgery if she ever wanted to have a family….
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There’s a reason 20.4 million Americans practice yoga. Whether you come to your mat to become more limber, or just to be away from your phone for an hour, yoga offers a host of health benefits. Here are those backed by science…
Read MoreStroke is the third leading cause of death for women—and more women die of stroke than men, according to the CDC. Those are the unpleasant facts. The somewhat good news: Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.
Read MoreWonderful to share my experience in global health and humanitarian efforts on the Northwestern Medicine minute.
Read MoreTwelve spine surgeons, neurosurgeons and pain specialists discuss the trends they expect to see in the spine technology arena this year.
Read MoreAppreciate the support Northwestern Medicine thanks for featuring my article on yoga and the aging spine on the HealthBeat! As we move towards a more mindful health
Read MoreThe podcast features me as the guest speaker discussing my career advice in the medical field, providing inspiration and guidance to young women who are residents or medical students, and for anyone interested in the allied health professions.
A Neurosurgeon on Why Kundalini Yoga Is Good for Your Spine
Anyone who has ever finished a good yoga practice knows, intuitively, that it’s good for your spine. It’s certainly hard to beat the feeling you get by the time you’re in shavasana. And no, it’s not just about lying flat on the ground. It’s a different kind of relaxation that comes only at the end of sixty (or ninety) minutes of a very deliberate sequence of postures.
Read MoreShunt infections are common pediatric neurosurgical cases with high morbidity that almost always requires surgical removal of the shunt, external ventricular drain placement, and delayed shunt replacement.
Read MoreAt a point in our careers when we are deciding what medical specialty to choose and evaluating our goals and expectations; how can we make these decisions in the overall context of our lives, with the ultimate pursuit of balance and happiness.
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