Better Brain Surgery
In 2016, the Butte Lab at Cedars-Sinai began testing a very fast laser system that could distinguish between tumors and normal tissue to make brain surgery more precise.
Discoveries / Feb 11, 2020
Women in Neurosurgery
Three female residents forge futures in the historically male-dominated specialty of neurosurgery.
Discoveries / Aug 01, 2019
Never Too Young to Have a Stroke: Dan Ortiz's Story
"This isn't something I expected to happen at 33, but this experience has helped me reframe what's important in life."
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 23, 2019
CSF Leak Patient Won't Wait for a Cure to Be Happy
Brianna Cardenas spent 3 years looking for the cause of mysterious neck pain.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 18, 2018
Brain Tumor Patient Rachel Brandt Tackles the NYC Marathon
Rachel Brandt was a healthy 27-year-old who was planning her wedding when an unusual headache sent her to the ER.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 31, 2018
Stroke Patient Kate Briscoe Is Beating the Odds
Kate Briscoe suffered a type of stroke that usually kills half of patients within 30 days after the traumatic event. Following an induced coma and brain surgery, is progressing on ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 08, 2018
Brainworks Takes LA Students Inside the Brain
As a part of the Brainworks program, 175 students from different LA schools visited Cedars-Sinai to explore medical careers. Learn more about this program.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 11, 2018
Beneficial Aspects of Scary Microbes & Viruses
Scary microbes and toxins aren't all bad—some medical "monsters" do good. Learn about the benefits of some these conditions from the experts at Cedars-Sinai.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 27, 2017
Gabriel Goldberg's Stroke Patient Timeline
After suffering a stroke, Gabriel Goldberg received a life-saving neurological procedure at Cedars-Sinai. Read about his story - from symptoms to discharge.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 10, 2017
Real-Life Superhero: Bystander Saves Woman Hit by Car
When Barb Sachs needed a hero, stranger Keta Meggett came to her rescue.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 16, 2017
Competitive Mountain Biker Overcomes Epilepsy
Scott's epilepsy began when he was at the top of his competitive biking career. Thanks to Cedars-Sinai, his seizures are gone and he's back to winning races.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 30, 2017
Seeing Through the Machine’s Eye
Machine learning, a fast-growing branch of artificial intelligence, is helping scientists overcome the human eye’s limitations — with radical results.
Discoveries / Apr 26, 2017
Brainworks Program: Students Become Neurosurgeons for a Day
Cedars-Sinai's Brainworks Program gave Los Angeles students the opportunity to be neurosurgeon for a day. Learn more about this incredible program.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 20, 2017
BrightMatter Guide: A GPS-Like Brain Surgery Device
Cedar-Sinai's Dr. Keith Black compares being a brain surgeon to being a thief in the night. Watch a video of the GPS-like tool used to sneak into the brain.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 02, 2017
