Neurology & Neurosurgery
Research and innovation from neurology and neurosurgery specialists at Vanderbilt Health
Return-to-Play Decision Complex Following Neurological Injury
VUMC research shows that, in some cases, young athletes can safely return to play after a temporarily damaging incident.
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Highly Targeted DBS Yields Benefit in Advanced Parkinson’s
Findings on outcomes of early ‘sweet spot’ stimulation in long-term users of deep-brain stimulation.
Testing Normoxia vs. Hyperoxia for Cardiac Surgery
Randomized single-site study answers questions about the potential superiority of either approach.
Ventriculostomy After Fetal Repair Enhances Care for Severe Spina Bifida
In treating hydrocephalus following fetal repair of myelomeningocele, endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be recommended.
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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.
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.