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David McKalip, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Posted by admin on May 28, 2010 | No Comments

“With MOC, we have the tools to stand strong.”

Dr. McKalip believes maintaining a standard of care is the responsibility of a profession. “The profession of Neurosurgery has taken this obligation seriously and has created and implemented a strenuous Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program,” he explained. “The program assures that certified Neurosurgeons provide state-of-the-art care, are monitored by their peers for deficiencies and are familiar with the latest evidence-based care.”

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Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor

Posted by admin on May 28, 2010 | No Comments

Local woman handles the challenge of dealing with a life-changing tumor
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

“It was a big shock,” says Gloria Harden when asked about her diagnosis. Harden was told that she had a large tumor in her brain after seeing her doctor for vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance. “I was very disturbed by my symptoms,” she says, “and I couldn’t remember things. My family thought I had Alzheimer’s.” But she went with her instincts and had her symptoms checked out by her primary care physician. Continue reading “Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor” »

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Brain Injuries: What Parents Should Know (on WorkingMothers.com)

Posted by admin on April 24, 2010 | No Comments

By Workmom News

by David M. McKalip, M.D., Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon

Tweet This: Help! A Bump on the Head! Important #tips on kids’ Brain Injury by leading neurosurgeon http://bit.ly/bnElqd #workmom news

As a parent to three beautiful children, I know that not one of them came with a user’s manual. For that reason, there is a deep-rooted desire as a parent to be at least introduced to some tips and advice on what a parent should know – especially when it comes to brain injuries. Continue reading “Brain Injuries: What Parents Should Know (on WorkingMothers.com)” »

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Dr. David McKalip, MD, Neurosurgeon on NBC’s Daytime

Posted by admin on April 7, 2010 | No Comments

Dr. David McKalip, MD, Neurosurgeon performs a brain exam on NBC’s Daytime Host, Dave Nemeth – discussing brain injury awareness, prevention and treatment.

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! About.com

Posted by admin on March 9, 2010 | No Comments

Read the article inspired by Dr. McKalip: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! On About.com

I look at that headline, and I think, really? An entire month dedicated to brain injury awareness? Wow. But, it DOES give me the perfect opportunity to bring up helmets!

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It’s Not Just a Concussion – It’s a Brain Injury – Posted on HealthNewsDigest.com

Posted by admin on March 9, 2010 | No Comments

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“It’s Just a Concussion”

Posted by admin on March 9, 2010 | No Comments

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and it starts with knowing the signs and steps to prevention and treatment

(St. Petersburg, Fla.) March 9, 2010 – It’s not “just” a concussion – it’s a brain injury. It’s also the most common type of brain injury sustained in sports with 1.6-3.8 million Americans experiencing a concussion from a sports and recreation-related incident. Multiple concussions can have cumulative and long lasting life changes, which makes March’s Brain Injury Awareness Month vital. Continue reading ““It’s Just a Concussion”” »

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Meet the woman who didn’t give-up – A Loved One’s Journey Through Brain Surgery

Posted by admin on February 3, 2010 | No Comments

A story of compassion, dedication and an unbreakable mother and daughter bond

(St. Petersburg, Fla.) February 3, 2010 – It all began with a little forgetfulness. There was something wrong, something different – she just knew it. She couldn’t put her finger on it quite yet, but something wasn’t right. Lori Hughes of Redington Beach has a special bond with her mother, Elaine Kincaid. Even if it’s just meeting at Wal-Mart or Target for a browse, Hughes is an only child and most likely her mother’s best friend so any gathering is a special gathering. Continue reading “Meet the woman who didn’t give-up – A Loved One’s Journey Through Brain Surgery” »

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