Neurology & Neurosurgery
Research and innovation from neurology and neurosurgery specialists at Vanderbilt Health
Prenatal Technique Reduces Need for Shunt in Hydrocephalus
In treating hydrocephalus following fetal repair of myelomeningocele, endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be the best approach.
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Mitochondrial Transport Tracked by Innovative GeneMAP
Researchers design GeneMAP en route to defining biological function of “orphan” protein.
Mental Health Affects Appearance Perception Following Palsy
People with mental illness who experience non-flaccid facial paralysis exhibit a more negative response.
90 Minutes to Tremor Relief with Focused Ultrasound
Improved visualization for higher accuracy is among the suite of advantages for patients seeking noninvasive treatment of tremor.
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Targeted Approach for Atypical Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism-plus syndromes progress rapidly, requiring complex diagnosis and care.
Caring for Patients with Rare Dementia
Vanderbilt operates a specialized clinic for frontotemporal lobe dementia, providing treatment and a coveted chance to participate in research trials.
Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts
An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.
Can Brain Stimulation Reduce Addiction Among Intractable Smokers?
TMS offers hope for patients with schizophrenia who want to quit smoking.
Sleeping Styles for Babies Vary, Despite Parent Knowledge
Parents surveyed know AAP recommendations, but many still don’t comply.
Study Suggests Shorter Antibiotic Course for Medically Complex Children
In a group of hospitalized children, readmissions for UTI were fewer among those given short-course IV antibiotics.