In this powerful first episode of Barrow On The Brain, Barrow Neurosurgery Resident Dr. Mark Pacult shares the story of a young woman with a severe traumatic brain injury—her uncertain prognosis, the quiet moments in the ICU, and the long road to recovery. Alongside her story, Dr. Pacult speaks with Dr. Ruchira Jha, Dr. Christina Kwasnica, and Dr. Glynnis Zieman about the science behind brain healing, the role of inflammation, and the critical importance of rehabilitation. Through expert insights and lived experience, this episode explores what really happens after brain injury—and why recovery is far more complex than it seems.
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