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North Texas’ Only Gamma Knife Training Program Enters Its Sixth Year
UT Southwestern’s Gamma Knife training program has a long history of clinical and academic rigor. As a collaboration between the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery, Gamma Knife technology offers patients noninvasive treatment options for a host of neurological diseases. UT Southwestern has the only Gamma Knife unit in North Texas and offers both frame-based and frameless treatments.
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Uncovering cerebellar modification
UTSW researchers discover that modulating Fmr1 gene’s activity in the brain improved behaviors in fragile X mutant model
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Study maps brain wave disruptions affecting memory recall
Improving quality of theta oscillations could lead to new therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer’s, dementia disorders, UTSW researchers find
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How to zero in on an accurate NPH diagnosis
Whenever an older person starts having cognitive difficulties, or trouble walking, or even holding their urine, families immediately fear the diagnosis will be Alzheimer’s disease – a progressive neurologic condition that currently has no cure.
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Department of Neurology research bulletin
The Department of Neurology research bulletin is updated monthly. Check back for the latest grants, awards, and high-impact publications.
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Research Bulletin: Neurological Surgery
The Department of Neurological Surgery research bulletin is updated monthly. Check back for the latest grants, awards, and high-impact publications
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Neurological Surgery Residency Program: Classes of 2023 and 2030
The Department of Neurological Surgery would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Drs. Vin Shen Ban, Scott Connors, Zachary Johnson, and Carl Youssef on completing their UT Southwestern Neurological Surgery residency.
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Neurological Surgery building new comprehensive clinical quality program
In an effort to continuously improve outcomes, the UT Southwestern Department of Neurological Surgery is actively building a comprehensive clinical quality program, with multiple integrated areas working on quality initiatives to enhance the already excellent care we deliver.
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What genetic testing can reveal about your Alzheimer's disease risk
Chris Hemsworth has made headlines in the last year for more than his latest “Thor” movie. The actor announced he had learned through genetic testing that he has two copies of the genetic variant APOE4, which has been associated with increased odds of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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Twirl, interrupted: Ballroom dancer finds graceful way to overcome chronic back pain
Kathleen Cunningham was a competitive ballroom dancer for many years, but acute back pain made it nearly impossible for her to keep moving to the music. So she turned to UT Southwestern's Spine Clinic and specialist Kavita Trivedi, D.O., for relief and some answers about "what to do now."
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New Intracept Procedure Provides Lasting Relief for Chronic Low-back Pain
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Innovations in the Department of Neurological Surgery hosted by Chairman Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D.
Our primary mission in the department of neurological surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is to deliver the best possible patient care. Clinical work is our foundation, and upon that foundation, we are building an outstanding academic program to develop the future therapies that will enhance the lives of the patients that we take care of.