Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

Latest in Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

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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.

Looking Closely at Sport-Related Concussions in Young Children

Although millions of young children play sports, they’re an understudied population for head injuries.

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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Silent Cerebral Infarct Complicates Sickle Cell

Preventing these small brain injuries in childhood can improve cognitive functioning and help adults avoid major strokes.
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Coding Expanded for Craniosynostosis

Craniofacial surgeons lead updates to an international medical code to reflect important subtype distinctions.
Close-up portrait of beautiful smiling disabled child in the arms of mother.

Comprehensive, Early Intervention for Cerebral Palsy

Clinicians from multiple specialties coalesce to identify and provide interventions for a heterogeneous population of affected children.
Child with EEG monitoring

Advanced Computation in Neurologic Monitoring

Advancements may allow quicker therapeutic interventions.
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Intervention in Early Psychosis Helps Mitigate Damage

NAVIGATE program is helping patients regain cognitive skills and minimize life disruption.
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Wearables Support Research Into Rare Diseases

Young patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia have new ways to measure diabetes risk.