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- When you choose Nationwide Children's Neurosciences you are choosing a team of physicians and other health care providers in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuromuscular Disorders, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Sleep Medicine offering expert care of pediatric neurological conditions.
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The Neurosciences Center
When your child needs a hospital, everything matters.
Children and adolescents with brain, spine and peripheral nervous system disorders need the best medical care. The Neurosciences Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers patients and families a comprehensive approach 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.
Key programs include:
Looking for a specific service or condition?
The Neurosciences Center 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.
MDA and AVI BioPharma Open Phase-Two Clinical Trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapy
MDA and AVI BioPharma opened a phase-two trial of the exon-skipping drug eteplirsen on Aug. 15, 2011, at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Learn more about this ground-breaking clinical trial.
Neurology & Neurosurgery rank #32 in U.S.News & World Report
Neurology & Neurosurgery rank #32 in U.S.News & World Report's 2011-2012 Edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals
Jerry Mendell, MD, Named Endowed Chair
Dr. Mendell recognized for numerous contributions to the field of neuromuscular disease.
Sally Steward, RN, MS, CNP, Receives Cameos of Caring Award
Sally Steward, RN, MS, CNP, is the 2011 recipient of Nationwide Children's Hospital's "Cameos of Caring Award." Ms. Steward is a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Child Neurology. Recipients of the award must have demonstrated excellence in the art and science of nursing. Most importantly, these personal characteristics need to be reflected in the nurse’s commitment to patient advocacy. Because of her compassion, initiative, and perseverance to meet the needs of those whom she serves, Ms. Steward has been described by her colleagues as "a role model and an inspiration to all nurses."
Pseudotumor Cerebri Clinic Opens for Children
Nationwide Children’s is the first in the country to provide comprehensive care for children with pseudotumor cerebri, a disorder that causes headaches. If left untreated, pseudotumor cerebri typically causes continued headaches and often leads to permanent visual loss in children.
New MRI Suite Featuring One-of-a-kind Layout Opens
Nationwide Children’s unveils a new combined operative and diagnostic MRI suite. Unlike a fixed MRI system, this structure offers the versatility of moving between three different rooms, ultimately utilizing the machine for two needs – intraoperative MRI diagnostics and non-operative diagnostic imaging.
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.
Listen Now: Podcasts Dedicated to the Latest Neuromuscular Research
Hosted by Kevin Flanigan, MD, "This Month in Muscular Dystrophy" podcasts highlight the latest in muscular dystrophy and other inherited neuromuscular disease research. During each podcast, authors of recent publications discuss how their work improves our understanding of inherited neuromuscular diseases, and what their work might mean for treatment of these diseases.
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700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000