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Babu Welch, M.D.

Paige’s story: Surviving and thriving through moyamoya disease

After a series of strokes and a diagnosis of moyamoya disease, Paige Montgomery had to take control of her health and rebuild her life. Now, she is living her best life and sharing her story to raise awareness and help others with this rare condition.

Most brain aneurysms aren’t ‘time bombs’: The right treatment may be nothing at all

About 1 in 50 people have brain aneurysms, and most aren’t “ticking time bombs.” Learn when treatment is needed, the options, and why teamwork is key.

Moyamoya disease and syndrome: Knowing the difference can prevent a stroke

Moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome both reduce blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke. UT Southwestern discusses the difference between the two conditions, how we treat them, and how to reduce your risks.

Are stroke sufferers silent victims of COVID-19?

COVID-19 fear and isolation is keeping patients with stroke symptoms from coming to the ER until it’s too late. UT Southwestern discusses the crisis in this MedBlog.

Meet 13 of Dallas’ best neurosurgeons

D Magazine has named 13 members of the UT Southwestern Department of Neurological Surgery to its 2018 Best Doctors list. Learn how patients benefit from our outstanding care, and meet the neurosurgeons who make it possible.

Preventing strokes by fixing the brain’s ‘plumbing’

A UT Southwestern doctor in Dallas discusses “flow diversion” as one way to treat brain aneurysms before a stroke.