JAMA Neurology (journal) Archive — Page 1 of 1

Illustration of a spherical parainfluenza virus particle with a textured orange surface and numerous irregular multicolored spike-like structures, alongside a blurred particle in the foreground.
August 4, 2025

Researchers debunk long-standing concern about flu treatment in children

The findings demonstrated what many pediatricians have long suspected: that the flu, not the flu treatment (Tamiflu), is associated with neuropsychiatric events.

By Jessica Pasley
Glowing blue and green wireframe brain formed by interconnected lines and nodes against a dark digital background with vertical light streaks.
June 17, 2025

Brain white matter abnormalities affect cognition and impact Alzheimer’s disease development: study 

Data from more than 4,000 participants reveals link between brain structure and cognitive decline.  

By Stephanie Bryan 
Douglas Terry, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 23, 2024

New study reveals common belief of CTE, link to mental health among former professional NFL players

“Understanding the proportion of former players who think they have CTE — and identifying the common symptoms in those who believe they have CTE — is an important step for helping these individuals receive medical and mental health treatment,” said Douglas Terry, PhD, assistant professor and clinical neuropsychologist in the Department of Neurological Surgery and co-director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center.

By Holly Fletcher
Brain-shaped word cloud on a white background, dominated by the red words “Alzheimer’s” and “disease,” with related terms including “memory,” “cognitive impairment,” “confusion,” “brain,” and “diagnosis.”
July 17, 2023

Alzheimer’s genetic risk tracked across sex, race

A Vanderbilt study of genetic risks for cognitive impairment later in life uses data from 32,426 research participants ages 60 and older to elaborate these risks across sex and across the intersection of sex and race.

By Paul Govern
Networked dots in the shape of a brain
October 3, 2022

Minority patients less likely to have amyloid plaques necessary for Alzheimer’s treatments

Fewer Black, Hispanic and Asian patients meet biomarker qualifications for landmark treatments that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by targeting amyloid plaques, according to new findings published in JAMA Neurology.

By Holly Fletcher
Collage of numerous analog clocks and watches in varied styles, including Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, exposed gears, and wood-textured faces.
November 4, 2019

Sleep experts: daylight saving time has long-term brain effects

Sleep experts published a JAMA Neurology commentary in which they recap large epidemiological studies to advocate for ending the practice.

By Vanderbilt Health News