Neurology & Neurosurgery

Research and innovation from neurology and neurosurgery specialists at Vanderbilt Health

Postoperative Ultrasound Demonstrates Utility in Chiari Malformation

For patients with Chiari malformations, ultrasound may be a viable alternative to head CT and brain MRI.

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Coma in Critically Ill Raises Risk of Mortality

Study characterizes mortality of patients who develop various forms of brain dysfunction while undergoing critical illness.

Continuum of Care for Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders

Vanderbilt opens dedicated center for organizing and improving complex multi-disciplinary care for CSF.

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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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Stereotactic frame being used on a patient's head during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery on a 59-year-old man with Parkinson's disease.

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.

Mitochondrial DNA in a ring accurately predicting gene function

Mitochondrial Transport Tracked by Innovative GeneMAP

Researchers design GeneMAP en route to defining biological function of “orphan” protein.

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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.