Department of Neurology Archive — Page 4 of 14
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April 5, 2023
Stroke symposium set for May 12
The 25th Annual Vanderbilt Neurology Stroke and Neuroscience Symposium will be held May 12 as a hybrid event, in person at the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt and online. -
March 15, 2023
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Protocol Team improves lives of hard-to-diagnose patients
“The NPH Protocol exemplifies multiple disciplines working together to improve the lives of patients and their caregivers.” -
January 24, 2023
How arterial “stiffness” may impair cognition
New findings from Vanderbilt neurologists suggest that cardiovascular disease may increase the spaces surrounding blood vessels in the brain and lead to cognitive decline. -
January 6, 2023
Early effects of Huntington disease
Impairments in brain executive function happen earlier than motor symptoms in people with the gene mutation that causes Huntington disease, suggesting younger ages and cognitive symptoms be considered for any future clinical trials. -
December 1, 2022
VUMC receives national certification for Parkinson’s disease care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently became the nation’s second health care organization to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Parkinson’s Disease Certification. -
November 17, 2022
Study examines impulsiveness in Parkinson’s disease
Vanderbilt researchers are studying aspects of dopamine release and its regulation in Parkinson’s patients with and without impulsive-compulsive behaviors. -
November 10, 2022
Kennedy Center seeks participants for disabilities research learning sessions
In January, a series of online learning sessions hosted by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will bring together stakeholders who wish to see research advance toward understanding and solving the health problems that tend to affect adults with IDD.