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For the sixth consecutive year, @newsweek has ranked #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute among the “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” in the #neurosciences. Barrow has made the list every year that the media company has ranked hospitals in the #neurosurgery category. For 2027, the Institute holds the No. 11 spot in the United States and the No. 18 spot in the world. Barrow debuted in the #neurology category in 2025 and has climbed the ranks each year since, starting at No. 39 nationally and now reaching No. 25. Learn more at bar.rw/newsweek2027.

Barrow is seeking individuals with diagnosed or suspected #Alzheimersdisease for a #clinicaltrial. The nationwide study will explore whether a drug targeting a key bacterium that causes #gumdisease can halt or slow the progression of #Alzheimers. Learn more: bar.rw/gumdisease

Congratulations to Barrow #neurosurgeryresidents Alexander Greven, MD, and Sirin Gandhi, MD, on their award-winning research presentations at the #Arizona Neurosurgical Society's 2026 Annual Meeting! This year's meeting, held at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute, brought together neurosurgeons, residents, medical students, and industry partners from across Arizona for a day of scientific discovery, innovative research, professional collaboration, and meaningful discussions about the future of neurosurgical care. Dr. Greven received the John Green Award for his research presentation titled, "Cooler the Second Time Around? The Role of Skull Density Ratio in Staged Bilateral MRgFUS Thalamotomy." Named in honor of John Raymond Green, MD, Arizona's first #neurosurgeon and the founding medical director of Barrow, this award is presented annually to the resident whose presentation receives the highest overall score from faculty judges. Dr. Gandhi received the Philip Carter Award for her research presentation, "Unbiased CSF Proteomics Identifies Distinct Targetable Pathways of Early Brain Injury, Vasopasm, and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage." This award is given each year to the resident with the second-highest overall score. It honors L. Philip Carter, MD, a respected neurosurgeon, educator, researcher, and former Arizona Neurosurgical Society president who made significant contributions to #neurosurgery training and research in Arizona. Resident presentations are evaluated by faculty judges using a standardized scoring rubric that considers: • Scientific merit and quality of the research • Clinical relevance to neurosurgical practice • Originality and innovation • Presentation delivery and communication skills • Ability to answer questions and demonstrate mastery of the topic

Twenty-five years ago, actor Sharon Stone arrived in Dr. @mtlawton's operating room with a stroke caused by a tear in her vertebral artery, a major blood vessel supplying the brain and spine. The Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner sat down with Dr. Lawton, now the President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, and @brainhealth_aan to talk about what recovery is like after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding between the brain and the thin tissues covering it). While audiences saw Stone return to acting and author a New York Times bestselling memoir, there's something they didn't see: Stone's daily commitment to prioritizing her brain health. "Never stop working on your health," she said. "Never stop trying to get better. Never believe that this is as good as it gets." Learn more about her journey by reading the full story at bar.rw/sharonstone.