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    Measuring Unruptured Aneurysms

    This novel study established a new standard for the measurement of aneurysm treatment success, target aneurysm recurrence rate, and proves that coiling in an excellent treatment for ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Begun in 2007, the MAPS trial is the largest, most rigorous randomized controlled study to-date on the clinical effectiveness of coils for treating both […]

    Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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    Texas – Here We Come!

    On September 13th, The Houston Astros will honor one of baseball’s most renowned pitchers and former Astro Knuckleballer, Joe Niekro.  Niekro spent 22 years in the major leagues, notching 221 wins and still holds the record, with his brother Phil, of the most successful brother combination in major league history, with 539 wins and the […]

    Posted on Saturday, September 3, 2011
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    Thank You Minnesota! The Twin Cities ROCK!

    What a day, what a day, what a day!!!!!  It was Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day at Target Field in honor of The Joe Niekro Foundation.  My day started with a fabulous pre-game autograph signing session with former Minnesota Twins players Dan Gladden, Tim Laudner and Tony Oliva.  Hundreds lined up to make a $20 donation […]

    Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2011
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    State of Texas Declares September 2011 to be Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month

    On April 28, 2011 the Texas State Legislature passed a resolution declaring September 2011 to be Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.  The resolution is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of brain aneurysms and increase public awareness of the symptoms and treatments available. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Vicki Truitt.  Truitt filed the resolution […]

    Posted on Sunday, August 7, 2011
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    Brain Aneursym Awareness Night Turner Field…A Survivor’s Success!

    On July 16th, The Atlanta Braves honored one of baseball’s most renowned pitchers and former Atlanta Braves Knuckleballer, Joe Niekro.  Niekro spent 22 years in the major leagues, notching 221 wins and still holds the record, with his brother Phil, of the most successful brother combination in major league history, with 539 wins.  On October […]

    Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011
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