Help people with neurological illnesses live longer, healthier lives
People with neurological conditions need more effective therapies to improve their quality of life. Our physicians and scientists are advancing treatments that will help patients in our region and beyond.
Dave wanted the best care possible, which led him to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock ALS Clinic and neurologist Elijah Stommel. The care was remarkable and always very professional. Dave felt that there was compassion for him and knowledge, which was very important to him.”
A Piece in the Puzzle of ALS
Dartmouth Health neurologist and Geisel Professor of Medicine Elijah Stommel, MD, PhD, is one of the leading researchers examining links between cyanobacteria, an environmental toxin, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His work brings us one step closer to understanding what may cause this deadly disease.
It’s really important that we push the therapeutic options for patients with epilepsy as far as we can. Our research into brain stimulation during seizures will propel us forward in our understanding and treatment of this cruel disease.”
