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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 81,000 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,160 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 276 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million outpatient encounters, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 132 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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Latest from Cleveland Clinic
Starting Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care at Initial Diagnosis: Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN, ABIHM
May 31st 2025The associate professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine highlighted the importance of early, multidisciplinary intervention for patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
NeuroVoices: Ajay Gupta, MD, on Phenotyping Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Into Disease Clusters
May 14th 2025The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Program at Cleveland Clinic provided clinical commentary on a novel clustering analysis in TSC, revealing how phenotype-genotype insights can lead to more personalized treatment and surveillance.
Eric Baron, DO, on the Approval of CT-132: A Digital Shift in Migraine Care
May 6th 2025Baron, a neurologist and headache specialist at Cleveland Clinic, explained the significance, clinical data, and patient potential behind CT-132, the first FDA-approved digital therapeutic for migraine prevention.
Revolutionizing Neurology Care: Previewing Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute
April 11th 2025Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.
Repair, Remyelination, and Progress: What’s Driving MS Innovation in 2025?
March 11th 2025Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD, an associate professor of neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, gave thoughts and perspectives on some of the emerging, promising advances in multiple sclerosis care expected to come to fruition in 2025.
Finding Happiness as a Trailblazer
February 3rd 2025Deborah Benzil, MD, FAAS, vice chair of neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Spine Health, shared her extraordinary journey of resilience, from overcoming repeated rejections to becoming a trailblazer for women in neurosurgery, and reflects on the progress made and the challenges that remain.
Advancing the Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis: A New Era of Early Detection and Precision
December 24th 2024With new revisions of the MS diagnostic criteria being made, clinicians highlighted key updates and the broader implications it has for diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare practices worldwide.
Interdisciplinary Team Needed to Apply Machine Learning in Epilepsy Surgery: Lara Jehi, MD, MHCDS
December 4th 2024The epilepsy specialist and Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Information Officer detailed the steps and teamwork required to implement a machine learning that predicts seizure outcomes in epilepsy surgery. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Highlights on Exploring Advances in Headache Medicine from AHS Scottsdale 2024: MaryAnn Mays, MD
November 21st 2024The neurologist in the Headache Center at Cleveland Clinic shared her post perspective on the 2024 AHS Scottsdale meeting which highlighted advancements in headache medicine and the growing impact of the field on patient care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Scalability of Scalp EEG as a Tool for Epilepsy Surgery Outcomes: Lara Jehi, MD, MHCDS
November 21st 2024The epilepsy specialist and Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Information Officer discussed the wide-spread applicability of scalp EEG and the potential for machine learning models to help predict epilepsy surgery outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Revised McDonald Diagnostic Criteria Signals New Era in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
October 22nd 2024The 2024 revisions to the McDonald diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS) mark a significant advancement in the early detection and diagnosis of the disease, with new biomarkers and a broadened scope that may lead to earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Promise and Potential Challenges With Gene Therapy in Epilepsy: Imad Najm, MD
September 5th 2024The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute provided commentary on the future outlook of gene therapies for patients with epilepsy, and some of the knowledge and technical barriers clinicians currently face. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Overviewing Cleveland Clinic’s International Epilepsy Summit: Imad Najm, MD
August 30th 2024The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute discussed the parameters of an upcoming educational event that highlights the current and future role of sEEG in epilepsy surgery. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Promising Diagnostic Approaches Emerging for Brain Pathologies: James Leverenz, MD
August 16th 2024The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic discussed new diagnostic techniques that show promise for advancing the understanding of brain pathologies like Alzheimer and Lewy Body diseases. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
