Ximena Espiritu

Medical Student at @USMP_oficial | Aspiring academic neurosurgeon | Neurosurgery Research | English as a Foreign Language Teacher

[Trigger @TriggerFCB]

Cabo Verde

[Ximena Espiritu @xespirituv]

Hackaton Breakthrough:🍫During Dr. Cardoso's session at the 2026 #MAAHackathon, I opened a chocolate my mom gave me and found a message: "Today begins your journey to conquer the world." It couldn't have come at a better time.
Thank you | ¡Gracias! | Sulpayki! @metaacademy_ofc

[Ximena Espiritu @xespirituv]

🚀 Introducing NeuroNexus (Neurosurgery 5)!🧠Driven by innovation and a passion for advancing neurosurgical research, our team's ready to take on today's challenge! We're ready to give our best at the #MAAHackaton!
@mxariana04 + ahmad + ibraheem
@RCardoso_MD @metaacademy_ofc

[Karlos Acurio-Ortiz M.D @KAcurioOrtiz]

May is Stroke Awareness Month!🧠

As the world comes together for the World Cup,
let’s also unite against #Stroke.⚽

Because in soccer — and in stroke — every second counts.

Know the signs: #BEFAST
Balance • Eyes • Face • Arm • Speech • Time = Call for help

@svinsociety

[Karlos Acurio-Ortiz M.D @KAcurioOrtiz]

And the pack keeps growing!🧠
Highly recommend this webinar for Spanish-speaking neuro applicants.
Rare to see this panel—many institutions, unique paths & voices!

Live on YouTube: https://t.co/a64HC4VMjF

@edwinVR13 @AANmember @ProjectImg @AaronCalienes @MayaGabelMD @Marceloed6

[Ximena Espiritu @xespirituv]

@Sismos_Peru_IGP Ustedes suelen ser muy rápidos al informar. ¿Qué pasó?

[Mica Schachter, MD @neurona_critica]

https://t.co/A1Ges6fuIU

[Neurosurgery Publications @NeurosurgeryCNS]

@ONSNew Application of Topographical Anatomy of the Trochlear Nerve in Transtentorial Approaches: An Anatomic Study https://t.co/iCHJ7e03VM by @ivo_peto et al @USFNeurosurgery @MdOlabisi @CNS_Update @george_maragkos @DKondziolkaCNS

[World Stroke Academy @WorldStrokeEd]

🎓New #IschemicStroke e-Learning module available!

https://t.co/iHEwHRRiiO

👉Stroke care: from pre-hospital management to advanced treatment strategies

Duration: 5 hours

✍ Complete the quiz and get your certificate of completion!

#StrokeEducation #MedicalLearning

[Brain @Brain1878]

By examining brain tissue from patients who have received radiotherapy and comparing the findings with a cerebral organoid model, Millner et al. obtain evidence that post-radiotherapy neuroinflammation is linked to changes in DNA methylation. https://t.co/dTuRzOKXEd

[Neurology Journal @GreenJournal]

Influence of Asymptomatic Hemorrhagic Transformation After Endovascular Treatment on Stroke Outcome: A Population-Based Study
https://t.co/FtFEHA6rQ3
#stroke #NeuroTwitter

[Neurology Journal @GreenJournal]

Education Research: Current State and Effectiveness of EEG Education for Residents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://t.co/qKCO5N8A5R

#NeurologyEd

[Niels Pacheco-Barrios M.D @niels_pacheco]

Happy to share my latest co-authorship about motor cortex-related analgesia for chronic pain. https://t.co/0dF6avIbcU

[Brain @Brain1878]

Cheng et al. investigate the modulatory effect of extreme capsule stimulation on the cortex in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, and highlight the therapeutic potential of this approach for seizures originating in physically connected cortex. https://t.co/lZXBrS5Yam

[Karlos Acurio-Ortiz M.D @KAcurioOrtiz]

Join @MThrombectomy for a special event celebrating 10 years of Mechanical Thrombectomy!

🗓️ May 11, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM EST
🌍 On #WorldThrombectomyDay, hear from global stroke leaders.

🔗 Register:
https://t.co/bzBMolLAuT

#StrokeAwarenessMonth
@svinsociety @AANmember @AAPPHealth