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Neurosciences
Neurosciences at Nationwide Children's offers patients and families a comprehensive approach to the care of children and adolescents with disorders of the brain, spine and the peripheral nervous system; from initial diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and long-term follow-up care. Our program is designed to offer patients a disease-specific, patient-focused approach.
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Neurosciences at Nationwide Children's offers treatment and services for a wide range of neurological conditions that can stem from genetic abnormalities or immune system deficiencies, or from injury to the brain or nervous system. Learn more.
Neurology & Neurosurgery Ranked #23 by U.S.News & World Report
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We are proud to announce that Nationwide Children's Hospital ranks #23 in the specialty ranking of Neurology & Neurosurgery in U.S.News & World Report's 2009 Edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals. Learn more about this and other U.S.News & World Report specialty rankings » |
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Neurology Chief Co-authors Leading Stroke Textbook
The first modern stroke textbook, Cerebrovascular Disorders, was published in 1967. Now, more than 40 years later and five editions, a new edition has been released for both specialists and residents.
The sixth edition has been completely revised by lead author E. Steve Roach, MD, chief of Neurology and vice-chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's, and his fellow co-authors, to keep pace with the rapid expansion of knowledge in stroke care.
Study on Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s have identified a link between specific modifications of the dystrophin gene and the age of cardiac disease onset in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).
Treatment to Improve Degenerating Muscle Gains Strength
A new study puts scientists one step closer to clinical trials to test a gene delivery strategy to improve muscle mass and function in patients with certain degenerative muscle disorders.
Meet Marcyana and Learn About Her Brain Tumor Surgery
When a scan revealed Marcyana had a large tumor, Neurosurgeons at Nationwide Children's knew they had to operate. Unfortunately, Marcyana's tumor was in her brainstem - one of the most difficult places to operate.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Awards Grant to Jerry Mendell, MD
MDA has awarded a three-year, $900,000 award to Jerry Mendell, MD, director of the Center for Gene Therapy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s for a study to combat heart disease in muscular dystrophy.
Research Findings Presented in First Analysis of Pediatric Stroke in U.S.
A study funded by The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's and reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association finds that stroke in children costs at least $42 million annually in the United States.
Guidelines Show Differences Between Child, Adult Stroke
A statement published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association says, "Children and adolescents with stroke have remarkable differences in presentation compared with adults," according to E. Steve Roach, MD, Neurology Chief at Nationwide Children's.
Neurology Grand Rounds
Neurology Chief E. Steve Roach, MD, presented at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Physician Grand Rounds in May on the subject of pediatric stroke.
