neurology

November 4, 2011

Let there be light and melatonin

Light and the hormone melatonin may play important roles in the developing brain.

By Leigh MacMillan

November 2, 2011

Vanderbilt study finds no heart risk in ADHD medications

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications do not increase the risk for heart disease or heart attack in children and young adults, according to a Vanderbilt study of 1.2 million patients taking drugs including Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and Strattera between 1998 and 2005.

By VUMC News and Communications

October 5, 2011

Parkinson’s deep brain target fired up

Neuronal activity in a deep brain region increases as Parkinson’s disease advances, a new study suggests.

By Leigh MacMillan

June 29, 2011

Protecting brainpower during radiation

Blocking a certain protein during radiation to treat brain cancers could protect the brain’s thinking powers.

By Leigh MacMillan

May 17, 2011

‘U.S. News’ ranks Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best

Once again the Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was recognized by the “U.S. News and World Report’ children’s hospital rankings.

By VUMC News and Communications

May 13, 2011

Vanderbilt University honors 16 faculty members as emeriti

By VUMC News and Communications