Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care

09/28/2026

What if symptoms that look like dementia are actually caused by a treatable condition? Dr. Warren Selman with Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health, explains how normal pressure hydrocephalus can be mistaken for dementia and why the right diagnosis can make all the difference on WPBF 25 News.

Dr. Warren Selman of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute discusses how normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that mimics dementia, can be treated to restore patients to their normal selves.

09/28/2026

What causes your muscles to contract or twist involuntarily?

Sometimes, unexplained muscle contractions, painful movements or abnormal postures can be signs of dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that affects how the brain controls muscle movement.

Dystonia can affect different parts of the body, making everyday activities like writing difficult or causing persistent pain and involuntary movements.

Dr. Nestor Beltre, neurologist, explains how to recognize the symptoms of dystonia and why an early neurological evaluation can make a difference in managing the condition.

Dr. Nestor Beltre, neurologist and movement disorder specialist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute.

09/28/2026

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can easily be mistaken for normal aging, arthritis or being out of shape. Baptist Health vascular specialists explain the warning signs, who’s at risk and how it’s diagnosed and treated. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/peripheral-arterial-disease-pad-eight-early-warning-signs-to-watch-for

09/26/2026

A new study suggests that changes or disruptions in “deep sleep” may be linked to the buildup of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more in our weekly news roundup. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/disrupted-deep-sleep-may-be-linked-to-early-alzheimers-related-memory-issues

09/25/2026

Most endometrial cancers are diagnosed in post-menopausal women but younger women can get them, too. John Diaz, M.D., with Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, discusses the one warning sign you should never ignore. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/endometrial-cancer-on-the-rise-the-one-warning-sign-you-should-never-ignore

09/25/2026

While most headaches are harmless and related to stress, dehydration, migraines or tension, many people worry about whether a severe headache could signal something much more serious — such as a brain aneurysm. Baptist Health experts explain what brain aneurysms are, who is most at risk, and which symptoms should never be ignored.
https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/warning-signs-of-a-brain-aneurysm-many-people-miss

09/25/2026

When you’re sick and leaving the house sounds like too much, she gets it.

As we wrap up APP week, we want to say thank you to Amrita and all our advanced practice providers for showing up for patients wherever they are.

09/24/2026

A brain aneurysm can go undetected until it is discovered by chance. Dr. Guilherme Dabus, co-director of interventional neuroradiology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, highlights one patient’s experience and why proper follow up can be critical during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month on CBS Miami.

Most unruptured brain aneurysms cause no symptoms and are found only through imaging, a Baptist Hospital doctor says.

09/24/2026

A family history of brain aneurysms can be an important reason to consider screening. Dr. Brian Snelling, neurosurgeon with Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health, highlights one patient’s lifesaving experience and the importance of knowing your risk during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month on CBS 12 News.

Even though he felt perfectly healthy, a Highland Beach man learned that knowing his family history and acting on it can be lifesaving.

09/24/2026

Does having a family member with a brain aneurysm mean you should get screened? 🧠

Not necessarily. While some brain aneurysms can run in families, many are not inherited.

If two or more of your first-degree relatives have had a brain aneurysm, screening may be worth discussing with your doctor. A head MRA is a noninvasive imaging test that can help detect aneurysms in the brain's blood vessels.

Dr. Robert Wicks, neurosurgeon, shares what you should know about family history and when screening may be recommended. Your family history matters, but it doesn't tell the whole story.

Dr. Robert Wicks, neurosurgeon, director of cerebrovascular surgery, director of the neuroendovascular surgery fellowship program and director of the neurosurgical anatomy laboratory at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute.

09/24/2026

That bulge that appears when you cough or lift something heavy? It could be a hernia, says Baptist Health general surgeon Benjamin Reed, M.D. Learn what cause hernias, when they need attention and how they can be treated. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/understanding-hernia-repairs-what-every-patient-should-know

09/24/2026

After a uterine cancer diagnosis at the young age of 37, Adriana Velasco is grateful for the fertility-sparing treatment she received from John Diaz, M.D. and staff at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/preserving-the-dream-of-motherhood-when-treating-gynecological-cancer

09/23/2026

For some people, the underlying problem causing involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements or postures is dystonia, a neurological disorder often mistaken for stress or anxiety. Learn more.
https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/dystonia-neurological-disorder-often-mistaken-for-stress-or-anxiety

09/22/2026

Plantar fasciitis is common, but treating the pain is only part of the picture. Dr. Jorge Gil, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, explains why identifying what’s causing plantar fasciitis in the first place can help guide the right approach to treatment.

09/22/2026

This APP Week and beyond, we’re celebrating the incredible advanced practice providers and nurse practitioners who bring expertise, compassion and care to every patient they meet.

Whether they’re answering questions, easing concerns or helping someone feel better, faster, their impact is felt every day. Thank you for caring for our community.

09/22/2026

Think you suffered a concussion? Recognizing the symptoms, knowing when to seek emergency care and following a gradual recovery plan is key, says Natalia Miranda, M.D., at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/think-you-sustained-a-concussion-ten-signs-to-be-aware-of

09/21/2026

Nearly half of dementia cases worldwide may be linked to risk factors that can be modified. So what can you do now to support your brain health later?

Dr. Peter Gliebus, chief of neurology and director of cognitive and behavioral neurology and Dr. Zack Ramilevich, neurologist, share what research tells us about lowering dementia risk.

Regular movement, quality sleep and managing your heart health can all play a role. Even protecting your hearing and staying socially connected may matter more than you realize.

Dr. Peter Gliebus, chief of neurology and director of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health and Dr. Zack Ramilevich, neurologist at Marcus Neuroscience Institute.