• Neurosurgery, which includes surgery on the brain, spinal cord, skull and the bony spinal column, is a highly advanced superspecialty which requires specialized training. (apollohospitals.com)
  • Experts from the Department of Neurology , Department of Neurosurgery , Department of Psychiatry , the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and beyond develop and implement neurotherapeutics and associated diagnostics for individuals with complex brain disorders affecting cognition, behavior, emotion, sensory and motor functioning. (massgeneral.org)
  • The Division of Child Neurology and Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children's are pleased to share a look back at some of the research and clinical accomplishments from faculty and staff during 2022. (upmcphysicianresources.com)
  • Learn more about our academic programs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Child Neurology . (upmcphysicianresources.com)
  • Through collaborations with our neurosurgery colleagues, we explore brain function by making recordings during DBS surgery during motor and non-motor tasks. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Program at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is grounded in a strong commitment to excellence in training the next generation of pediatric neurosurgeons. (uth.edu)
  • Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowships (ACPNF). (uth.edu)
  • Stephen Fletcher, DO, is associate professor and leads fetal pediatric neurosurgery efforts at UTHealth Houston, a national leader in providing diagnosis, treatment, and complete care for mothers with high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies or genetic conditions. (uth.edu)
  • He holds joint appointments in the Departments of Pediatric Surgery and Neurosurgery at UTHealth and is co-director of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. (uth.edu)
  • Our Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Program is primarily clinical, offering broad exposure to the common conditions we treat. (uth.edu)
  • Our fellows also participate in conferences and all other educational activities of the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, as well as a weekly pediatric neurosurgery/neuroradiology teaching conference. (uth.edu)
  • They participate in adult and pediatric Morbidity and Mortality Conferences, and in our monthly pediatric neurosurgery team meeting in which we review every case performed the prior month, with a focus on improving outcomes. (uth.edu)
  • The Department of Neurosurgery performs surgeries involving the brain, spine, and nerves. (yashodahospitals.com)
  • What is Pediatric Neurosurgery? (docspot.com)
  • Pediatric neurosurgery is an area of medicine devoted to the surgical treatment of neural disorders in children. (docspot.com)
  • The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The key attention is paid to the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the spine and spinal cord, brain and skull base tumors, peripheral nerve lesions, cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders, as well as pain therapy (functional neurosurgery). (bookinghealth.com)
  • The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, spinal cord and nerves in adults and children. (bookinghealth.com)
  • According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the surgical treatment of brain tumors! (bookinghealth.com)
  • The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of neurosurgical diseases. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Special competence lies in the field of pediatric neurosurgery. (bookinghealth.com)
  • We are renowned for providing specialised care when it comes to stroke, head & spinal injuries, brain tumors, seizure disorders, movement disorders and headaches. (apollohospitals.com)
  • These conditions can range greatly, from headaches and developmental delays to brain injuries , tumors , seizures and cerebral palsy. (providence.org)
  • The gamma knife is an instrument that targets brain tumors with a large number of finely focused radiation beams, a technique referred to as radiosurgery. (lifespan.org)
  • Our lab, led by Bakhos Tannous, PhD, focuses on molecular imaging, gene transfer technologies and high throughput screening aiming at finding novel therapeutics against brain tumors. (massgeneral.org)
  • The laboratory focuses on developing new therapies for brain and skull base tumors, and has established the first primary skull base chordoma xenograft mouse model. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • His major clinical interests include pediatric brain tumors and minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to brain tumors and hydrocephalus, as well as congenital spinal anomalies, vascular malformations, spasticity, and craniofacial disorders in children. (uth.edu)
  • First in human translational studies pioneered by Dr. Sandberg have demonstrated the safety of infusing chemotherapeutic agents directly into the fourth ventricle of the brain to treat children with recurrent malignant brain tumors. (uth.edu)
  • Research includes novel studies seeking to improve outcomes in children with malignant fourth ventricular brain tumors, pediatric epilepsy surgery focus identification with resting-state MRI, pediatric optical tomographic imaging, and cryopreserved human umbilical cord for repair of fetal spina bifida defects. (uth.edu)
  • Offers leading edge of treating brain, spine and nervous system conditions for pediatric and adult patients, including comprehensive management of Brain tumors, skull base, pituitary tumors and functional. (edu.sa)
  • A multi-disciplinary strategic program that promotes comprehensive management of brain tumors in both adults and pediatrics, using modern diagnostic methods, latest innovations in neurosurgical technology coupled with contemporary radiation therapy and neuro-oncology treatment protocols. (edu.sa)
  • She is interested in developing novel approaches to treat children with craniosynostosis, brain tumors, and congenital disorders. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • The department specializes in the treatment of brain tumors, vascular diseases and intracerebral hemorrhages, spinal diseases, deep brain stimulation, etc. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Why Choose Us for Pediatric Neurology Care? (providence.org)
  • Pediatric neurology refers to conditions of the brain and nervous system in children. (providence.org)
  • The evaluation of mental retardation is a frequent and challenging problem in pediatric neurology. (researchgate.net)
  • Speaking at a poster session here at the 20th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Debabrata Ghosh, MD, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and neurology at Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, described his analysis of patient records (n = 57) at the Nationwide Children's Hospital, where he is an attending pediatric neurologist. (medscape.com)
  • During residency and fellowship training in pediatric neurology and movement disorders at Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, I began working with Seward Rutkove, MD , and developed rodent models of cerebral palsy that displayed dystonia. (wustl.edu)
  • I am a fourth-year pediatric neurology resident and one of the incoming administrative chief residents at Washington University in St. Louis. (wustl.edu)
  • A German registry on paediatric DBS (GEPESTIM) was created to collect data of patients with dystonia undergoing DBS up to the age of 18 years. (nih.gov)
  • Pre- and postoperative data on paediatric DBS are very heterogeneous and incomplete but corroborate the positive effects of DBS on inherited and acquired dystonia. (nih.gov)
  • Patients with pure basal ganglia and thalamus lesions are more likely to show more severe choreoathetosis whereas dystonia may be associated with other brain lesions, such as the cerebellum. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unfortunately, contemporary imaging is not sophisticated enough to detect all subtle brain deformities and network disorders in dystonia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Adverse events associated with deep brain stimulation in patients with childhood-onset dystonia. (uni-koeln.de)
  • Norton Neuroscience Institute is a leading center for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for patients in Louisville and Southern Indiana, relieving the symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia. (nortonhealthcare.com)
  • Nobody really understands the cause of dystonia," Dr. Sanger explains, "but there's probably too much electrical stimulation going on in the motor areas of the brain. (choc.org)
  • Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has recently been used for some people with cerebral palsy who have dystonia or choreo-athetosis. (uclahealth.org)
  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be used to treat dystonia in pediatric populations , although the response is highly variable and preferential toward specific etiologies. (bvsalud.org)
  • The service provides comprehensive optimal care and support to adult and pediatric patients with movement disorders including Parkinson diseases and variants, dystonia, and spasticity, their families and caregivers. (edu.sa)
  • I am a pediatric movement disorders physician and neuroscientist with expertise in basal ganglia network pathophysiology, dystonia and neonatal brain injury. (wustl.edu)
  • As I started on faculty at WashU in 2018, I worked with Jordan McCall, PhD , to use neural circuit manipulation techniques (optogenetics/chemogenetics) and Steve Mennerick, PhD , to use slice electrophysiology to study the role striatal cholinergic interneurons play in causing dystonia following neonatal brain injury. (wustl.edu)
  • Now, in our lab, we use the techniques noted above in mouse models of neonatal brain injury together with clinical studies to move closer to curing dystonia in people with cerebral palsy. (wustl.edu)
  • My clinical interests mainly include dystonia in cerebral palsy (CP) as well as pediatric deep brain stimulation. (wustl.edu)
  • This is because the patient needed to respond or perform tasks to help the neurosurgeon correctly place the DBS electrodes in the brain. (nortonhealthcare.com)
  • Recently, a team led by Dr. Terence Sanger , a physician, engineer and computational neuroscientist who joined CHOC in January 2020 as its vice president of research and first chief scientific officer, and Dr. Joffre E. Olaya , CHOC's functional restorative neurosurgeon, implanted several temporary electrodes into Sydney's brain. (choc.org)
  • Fellows play an active role in the operating room, supervising and teaching residents and performing complex cases under the direction of the attending pediatric neurosurgeon. (uth.edu)
  • These conditions may vary in severity in children and frequently require surgical intervention by a pediatric neurosurgeon. (docspot.com)
  • From using deep brain stimulation to eliminate tremors of Parkinson's Disease to performing minimally invasive spine surgeries, we have helped revolutionize high-end neurological care in the country. (apollohospitals.com)
  • Children can experience many pediatric neurological conditions. (providence.org)
  • Providence's pediatric neurologists have decades of experience caring for children with neurological conditions. (providence.org)
  • At Providence, we are committed to providing access to the best pediatric neurological care to every child in our diverse community. (providence.org)
  • Massachusetts General Hospital provides deep brain stimulation as a treatment for a variety of neurological disorders, including XDP. (massgeneral.org)
  • tional models to understand how brain function is affected by neurological conditions and how this abnormal function might be corrected or minimized by neuromodulation through electrical stimulation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • It also has a pediatric team on staff specializing in neurological conditions for patients of all ages. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • Specific areas of neuroethical interest include: cognitive enhancement, disorders of consciousness and neurological impairment, psychiatric disorders, brain imaging, free will/moral responsibility, and addiction, and the neuroscientific study of morality and decision-making. (philpapers.org)
  • During initial workup ("Phase 1") of the evaluation for epilepsy surgery, brain wave activity is recorded from the scalp with an electroencephalogram (EEG), seizures are recorded, and doctors are better able to predict what part of the brain the seizures comes from (seizure onset zone). (efmn.org)
  • Manish N. Shah, MD, FAANS, associate professor and director of pediatric spasticity and epilepsy surgery, serves as the director of the fellowship program. (uth.edu)
  • Multiple classification systems using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) have been developed, linking brain lesions to time of birth, cerebral palsy subtype and functional ability. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common motor disability in children is cerebral palsy which results from injury to the developing brain and affects 2-3/1000 babies born every year. (wustl.edu)
  • Fellows work with four dedicated pediatric neurosurgeons who are faculty members at McGovern Medical School. (uth.edu)
  • Pediatric neurosurgeons may diagnose neural disorders by assessing CT or MRI imaging scans, which can reveal structures within the head and neck. (docspot.com)
  • Pediatric neurosurgeons assess the severity of a patient's condition, and may develop a treatment timeline dependent upon the patient's response to traditional, non-surgical treatments. (docspot.com)
  • Minimally invasive techniques that pediatric neurosurgeons might use include endoscopic surgery and keyhole craniotomy, which use small incisions and thread an endoscope (tiny camera) into the brain to more accurately navigate through the procedure. (docspot.com)
  • Pediatric neurosurgeons may collaborate with pediatric neurologists, pediatric rehabilitation medicine therapists, neuro-oncologists, pediatric orthopedic surgeons, and child-life specialists, among many others. (docspot.com)
  • A specially trained team of pediatric neurosurgeons provides treatment for various neurosurgical pathologies in children. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Dr. Fernando Acosta is a highly respected pediatric neurologist at Cook Children's. (cookchildrens.org)
  • Pediatric neurologists at Providence use the most effective therapies to treat patients and their families with hope and compassion. (providence.org)
  • A multidisciplinary team including adult and pediatric neurologists who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of neuromuscular disorders. (edu.sa)
  • Ascension St. Vincent offers world-class spinal cord and brain injury care at its 800-bed system, which is serviced by 32 department specialists. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • A German registry on pediatric DBS (GEPESTIM) was created to collect data of patients with dyskinetic movement disorders and deep brain stimulation up to the age of 18 years. (mdsabstracts.org)
  • Pre- and postoperative data on pediatric DBS are very heterogeneous and incomplete but corroborate the positive effect of DBS of the globus pallidus internus on pediatric inherited and acquired dyskinetic movement disorders. (mdsabstracts.org)
  • Brain disorders? (nature.com)
  • DBS is often described as a "brain pacemaker", as it uses electrodes that are strategically placed in the brain to ease the symptoms of movement disorders. (uclahealth.org)
  • Patient Experience with Rechargeable Implantable Pulse Generator Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Waln O, Jimenez-Shahed J. Rechargeable deep brain stimulation implantable pulse generators in movement disorders: patient satisfaction and conversion parameters. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Fellows will receive comprehensive training in diverse aspects of movement disorders that include: the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of adult and pediatric movement disorders, botulinum toxin administration in adults and children (offering training in both EMG and ultrasound guidance), pre- and post-surgical management of patients undergoing functional neurosurgery, multidisciplinary clinical exposure, clinical research, and intra-operative electro-physiological recording. (stanford.edu)
  • The Fellow will also see a variety of adult and pediatric inpatient movement disorders consultations with members of the faculty. (stanford.edu)
  • Offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary clinical services in diagnosing and treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems in pediatric population. (edu.sa)
  • An eHealth Framework for Managing Pediatric Growth Disorders and Growth Hormone Therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • We seek to systematically evaluate the clinical outcome of paediatric patients undergoing DBS. (nih.gov)
  • Around 70% of patients with DCP show lesions in the cortical and deep grey matter of the brain, more specifically in the basal ganglia and thalamus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rhode Island Hospital is the first in the state to treat Parkinson's patients with deep brain stimulation. (lifespan.org)
  • Long-Term Care of Parkinson Patients with Deep Brain Stimulation. (uni-koeln.de)
  • Many patients can be anxious about being awake during brain surgery. (nortonhealthcare.com)
  • We use imaging of specific neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and dopamine, to understand the changes in brain chemistry associated with the clinical effects of deep brain stimulation and to predict which patients are likely to have changes in non-motor symptoms following DBS. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The surgery involved the use of the ROSA robot, the same tool that has been used during brain surgery on epilepsy patients at CHOC since 2015. (choc.org)
  • Rechargeable deep brain stimulation implantable pulse generator for movement disorder s are well received by patients as initial therapy and after conversion. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Khaleeq T, Hasegawa H, Samuel M, Ashkan K. Fixed-Life or Rechargeable Battery for Deep Brain Stimulation: Which Do Patients Prefer? (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Pediatric and adult patients are evaluated in a highly specialized, nationally as well as internationally renowned multidisciplinary staff, in a model organized around patient-centric care in the form of integrated practice units (IPUs) and specialized programs. (edu.sa)
  • The service is a multi-disciplinary team of medical and surgical professionals, providing high quality care for adult and pediatric patients with refractory and complex epilepsy and is ranked among one of the best in the region. (edu.sa)
  • For refractory, disabling symptoms in patients without dementia, stereotactic deep brain stimulation or lesional surgery and levodopa and an apomorphine pump may help. (msdmanuals.com)
  • He is also an expert in pediatric epilepsy, craniofacial surgery, craniocervical spine surgery, and advanced deep brain stimulation. (uth.edu)
  • Patient-specific biodegradable implant in pediatric craniofacial surgery. (ukw.de)
  • Stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) records electrical signals within the brain by using electrodes that are implanted using a minimally invasive procedure. (efmn.org)
  • In the procedure, millimeter-thick electrodes were precisely positioned into the basal ganglia region of Sydney's brain - about 3 inches deep. (choc.org)
  • The mission of the Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is to advance the well-being of children and families afflicted with mental illness through research, education and clinical care. (massgeneral.org)
  • ers, such as Parkinson's disease, and the mechanisms by which modulating these networks through electrical stimulation affects these symptoms. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Microcephaly is a congenital malformation in which the brain does not develop properly. (bvsalud.org)
  • Microcephaly is a congenital malformation the sensory functions (hearing and vision) in which the brain does not develop properly. (bvsalud.org)
  • Phase 2 consists of recording electrical activity in or on the surface of the brain to identify the seizure onset zone. (efmn.org)
  • UPMC Children's Ranks as the #6 Best Pediatric Hospital in the U.S. (upmcphysicianresources.com)
  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country, earning the sixth position on the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America's Best Children's Hospitals. (upmcphysicianresources.com)
  • UPMC Children's is one of only 12 pediatric hospitals in the nation named to this elite class. (upmcphysicianresources.com)
  • Does Screen Time Impact Shape Of Children's Brains? (medicaldaily.com)
  • Researchers have now found that the time spent in front of digital devices can affect the shape of children's brains. (medicaldaily.com)
  • She is interested in advancing Neuro-endoscopic techniques in Pediatric Neurosurgical practice. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • low-intensity focused ultrasound (lifus) is gaining traction as a non-surgical experimental approach of modulating brain activity. (cognitive-liberty.online)
  • Data on paediatric deep brain stimulation (DBS) is limited, especially for long-term outcomes, because of small numbers in single center series and lack of systematic multi-center trials. (nih.gov)
  • Our board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists are experienced with deep brain stimulation and are at the forefront of new techniques that provide greater safety and better outcomes. (nortonhealthcare.com)
  • results: lifus can noninvasively influence human brain activity by suppressing cortical evoked potentials, influencing cortical oscillatory dynamics, and altering outcomes of sensory/motor tasks compared to sham sonication. (cognitive-liberty.online)
  • Outcomes of interest were associations of PTSD symptoms with carotid intima media thickness (IMT), brain white matter hyperintensity volume (WMHV), and cognition, assessed in linear regression models. (medscape.com)
  • Our current research includes studies on the safety of opioid administration following craniotomy through the use of end-tidal CO2 detection, as well as research into the use of transcortical magnetic stimulation (TMS) for managing pain after spine surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • In a first for CHOC, a multidisciplinary team performs deep brain stimulation on 16-year-old to treat her debilitating movement disorder. (choc.org)
  • several lifus sonication parameters have been found to potentiate neural firing, suppress cortical and epileptic discharges, and alter behavior when delivered to cortical and subcortical mammalian brain regions. (cognitive-liberty.online)
  • The other primary goal of the laboratory is the development of a neuromodulation system that applies stimulation pulses at specific phases of brain oscillatory activity. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • We are particularly interested in the mechanisms through which neuromodulation therapies like deep brain stimulation affect non-motor brain functions, such as cognitive function and mood. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Nonrechargeable deep brain stimulation implantable pulse generator s (IPGs) for movement disorder s require surgical replacement every few years due to battery depletion. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • The multi-disciplinary unit offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and contemporary medical and surgical innovative treatment modalities including deep brain stimulation (DBS), duo-dopa, baclofen pump and the team is keen to introduce novel therapies. (edu.sa)
  • We use the latest technologies and specialize in minimally invasive techniques, such as deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. (swedish.org)
  • Further research is needed to understand neuromodulatory systems, and to identify biomarkers of response in order to establish optimal stimulation paradigms. (mdpi.com)
  • OBSERVATIONS A single pediatric subject with H-ABC received DBS using a staged procedure involving temporary depth electrode placement, identification of optimal stimulation targets, and permanent electrode implantation. (bvsalud.org)
  • The staged procedure with temporary depth electrode testing is recommended to identify optimal stimulation targets. (bvsalud.org)
  • The system was the first in Indiana to earn the Joint Commission's Gold Seal for brain tumor care. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • Brain Tumor Imaging and Treatment Effects. (lu.se)
  • In 2022, the system announced a substantial capital investment to build a new brain and spine hospital, which is expected to open in 2025. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • The registry enables collaborative research on DBS treatment in the paediatric population and to create standardized management algorithms in the future. (nih.gov)
  • A new tinnitus treatment using Deep Brain Stimulation is being trialled at MUMC+ -with promising results. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • For some people with severe OCD, deep brain stimulation can be helpful, and researchers continue to study treatment with hallucinogenic medications. (medicinenet.com)
  • This technique is being explored in the context of Parkinson's disease as well as memory function, and may lead to less invasive therapeutic treatment system with more effective stimulation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Second, we aim to examine the efficacy of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions, such as Pivotal Response Treatment, for children with ASD and their relation to changes in social brain and reward circuitry. (stanford.edu)
  • Early NO-donor treatment improves acute perfusion deficit and brain damage after experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage in rats. (ukw.de)
  • The surgery marked the first time a patient with a movement disorder at CHOC underwent a procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS). (choc.org)
  • Using Machine Learning to Predict the Diagnosis, Management and Severity of Pediatric Appendicitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Targeting coagulation factor XII as a novel therapeutic option in brain trauma. (ukw.de)
  • In the new edition of Hecht, pediatric intensivist Piet Leroy talks about his work at both the hospital and the faculty. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • Systemic malathion toxicity due to excess cholinergic stimulation may result from all routes of exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Among APOE ε4 carriers, PTSD symptoms were associated with greater whole-brain WMHV ( P = .009), periventricular WMHV ( P = .02), deep WMHV ( P = .01), and frontal WMHV ( P = .04) in multivariable models. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: PTSD Symptoms in Women Tied to Worse Heart, Brain Health - Medscape - Nov 13, 2023. (medscape.com)
  • Deep Learning-Based Prediction Model for Breast Cancer Recurrence Using Adjuvant Breast Cancer Cohort in Tertiary Cancer Center Registry. (cdc.gov)
  • The case of a young man with multiple brain and somatic anomalies that presented diagnostic difficulties, is discussed in this report. (researchgate.net)
  • Fisher B, Kausar J, Garratt H, Hodson J, White A, Ughratdar I, Mitchell R. Battery Longevity Comparison of Two Commonly Available Dual Channel Implantable Pulse Generators Used for Subthalamic Nucleus Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Inspired by my uncle who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, my graduate thesis was on the role of the pedunculopontine nucleus in balance and falls in the healthy and parkinsonian brain. (wustl.edu)
  • Mild reduction in stimulation parameters might be allowed after conversion to RC IPG 3) . (neurosurgery.directory)
  • The pacemaker includes a chest-implanted generator that sends continuous pulses to the brain. (uclahealth.org)
  • Just as the heart pacemaker helps to correct an abnormal heart rhythm, the brain pacemaker uses these pulses to correct the abnormal activity in the brain. (uclahealth.org)
  • They work with primary-care providers, developmental pediatricians and other pediatric subspecialists to create a comprehensive care plan for your child's medical, emotional, psychological and social needs. (providence.org)
  • Some recent topics include promoting post-trial care for patient-participants in experimental brain implant studies and decision-making in the context of pediatric deep brain stimulation. (msu.edu)
  • Perhaps most important is the emphasis on primary prevention and the need for coordination between pediatric health-care providers and public agencies. (cdc.gov)
  • We are aware of concerns about the impact the changes in the statement will have on childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, laboratories, and pediatric health-care providers. (cdc.gov)
  • Rhode Island Hospital performs the first pediatric kidney transplant in the state. (lifespan.org)