Neurology & Neurosurgery

Research and innovation from neurology and neurosurgery specialists at Vanderbilt Health

Latest in Neurology & Neurosurgery

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.

Medical expertise infused with integrated technology allows Vanderbilt Health specialists to build partnerships and elevate care in complex and specialized cases. Browse our referral directory or log into our online portal for referring providers.

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Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts

An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.
A clinician administering transcranial magnetic stimulation

Can Brain Stimulation Reduce Addiction Among Intractable Smokers?

TMS offers hope for patients with schizophrenia who want to quit smoking.
A young woman watches a baby sleeping on her back in a crib

Sleeping Styles for Babies Vary, Despite Parent Knowledge

Parents surveyed know AAP recommendations, but many still don’t comply.
Mother and doctor smiling at a happy young girl lying down in a hospital bed

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.
Male staff guides an elderly woman to an MRI machine

Ultrasound Breakthrough Treats Pain Noninvasively

Grant empowers researchers to test their fMRI-guided ultrasound system on essential tremor and post-stroke pain.
Drug repurposing concept: one blue pill plus one red pill equals one yellow pill

AI Accelerates Quest for Drug Repurposing

Pilot study tests ability of generative AI to prioritize drugs for potential repurposing in Alzheimer’s disease.