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Blakely Murphy Story

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Blakely Murphy’s Success Story

Three brain tumors. One family. A story of comparing traditional brain surgery and surgery using the NICO BrainPath.

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Ed – Tumor

Ed Cerninka knew something was wrong. He sought medical help from a surgeon who had recently learned about NICO BrainPath. Ed's tumor was removed with no major issues.
Ed Cerninka Story Tumor

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https://youtu.be/ziZfF55uU5s

Bryan – Hemorrhagic Stroke

Bryan Melchor experienced a brain stem stroke. He benefited from NICO's BrainPath surgery and he met his hero who provided hope and encouragement.

Bryan Melchor Story Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Blakely – Tumor

Blakely Murphy is the first patient on record to have had conventional brain surgery as well as minimially invasive parafascicular surgery with BrainPath.
Blakely Murphy Story Tumor

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https://youtu.be/-Ixq63ghc14

Ryan – Tumor

Ryan Vincent had two brain tumors, 23 years apart. He describes both experiences and compares his first conventional tumor removal with the new BrainPath technique.
Ryan Vincent Story Tumor

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cowERgay_Z4

Cathy – Hemorrhagic Stroke

Cathy had a stroke. A neurosurgeon at the Cleveland Clinic performed a new kind of brain surgery using new technology called BrainPath.
Cathy Alexander Story Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Virginia – Hemorrhagic Stroke

Virginia was rushed to the NorthShore Neurological Institute where she underwent revolutionary brain surgery.
Virginia's Story Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Tom – Hemorraghic Stroke

Corbin was in the back of his house when he realized something was terribly wrong. He would later learn that an artery in his brain had burst, a condition called intracerebral hemorrhage, which is fatal in about half of all cases.
Tom's Story Hemorraghic Stroke

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Copyright © 2023 · Nico Corporation · NICO Myriad and BrainPath are “tools” not “treatments”. Physicians should use their best judgment and clinical experience when deciding how to use the Myriad and BrainPath. The latest information, including contraindications, warnings and precautions can be obtained by consulting product labeling or your local NICO representative.