Department of Neurology
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December 5, 2024
Academy for Excellence in Clinical Medicine selects 25 new members
The AECM was formed in 2021 to “honor exemplary clinicians who combine humanism, professionalism and a passion for patient care with a scholarly approach to improving patient health and establish a community of leaders to promote clinical excellence.” -
October 25, 2024
This year’s fall time change is Nov. 3, which directly follows Dia de los Muertos. Don’t read too much into that.
How to get through the end of daylight saving time without feeling like one of los muertos. -
July 23, 2024
VUMC set to debut focused ultrasound treatment for tremors, Parkinson’s disease
Focused ultrasound treatment is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of tremors or Parkinson’s disease performed in an outpatient clinic with MRI as the navigation tool. -
June 5, 2024
It’s been 16 years since sweet-spot brain stimulation slowed Parkinson’s progression for Hermitage man
In 2008 at VUMC there were a group of doctors trying something unheard of on a handful of patients who signed up for their study. Half would receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in attempt to slow the progression of their early-stage Parkinson’s disease, and the others would not. -
April 17, 2024
Event highlights Alzheimer’s disease research
The 5th Annual Vanderbilt Alzheimer's Disease Research Day, sponsored by the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center (VMAC), was held April 10 at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. -
March 25, 2024
Brain atlas pinpoints vulnerabilities in ALS and dementia
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March 4, 2024
Stroke symposium set for April
Vanderbilt Neurology Stroke and Neuroscience Symposium will be held April 4 as a hybrid event, in person at the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt Hotel and online.