Hearing After 40 Years of Silence
Martha Davis began losing her hearing in her twenties, the result of several bouts of measles as a child. For the last 40 years, Martha has been hearing impaired, unable to hear the sounds that [...]
Walter Truax, M.D. on Stroke
Dr. Walter Truax Explains who is at risk for stroke as well as the procedure for carotid artery ultrasounds in this brief video.
Screening For Stroke
Culicchia Neurological Clinic was proud to offer carotid artery screenings as part of the Aces Against Aneurysms fundraising tennis tournament. A carotid artery ultrasound is a screening test [...]
Surviving a Gunshot Wound to the Head
During the dark days that followed Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the City of New Orleans, and the chaos that ensued, Officer Kevin Thomas, while on patrol, suffered a gunshot wound to the head [...]
Unlocking Spasticity
Many stroke survivors are left grappling with the issue of restricted movement due to an increase in muscle tone in their arms and legs. This condition is known as spasticity. It can essentially [...]
