Dementia-related deaths in the U.S. may be higher than reported
Death certificate data appear to underestimate the true mortality burden of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairment, according to a USC-led study.
Two new studies explore how pollution affects the brain
USC researchers are investigating the impact of fine particle pollution on child brain growth and in older women who aren’t eating enough fish.
A trio of faculty members explore how VR can help combat neurological diseases
USC’s Sook-Lei Liew, Judy Pa and James M. Finley are researching the benefits of virtual reality for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke.
When does life end? World Brain Death Project seeks clarity and consensus
When families struggle with the decision to end life support for a loved one, these findings — led by a USC researcher — could provide reassurance.
For brain tumor patients who have to be readmitted, hospital choice is key
Research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that readmission to a hospital where surgeons perform a high volume of brain surgeries can increase a patient’s odds of staying alive and avoiding complications.
When Epilepsy Has No Easy Answers, They Aim to Help
People with complex epilepsy in Central and Southern California have a new team of medical experts to turn to.
For Parkinson’s Patient, a ‘Mobility Miracle’
After undergoing deep brain stimulation, Robert Warner can once again drive, type and work out.
The Doctors Hot on the Trail of Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers are closing in on one of the most common — and complex — neurodegenerative diseases.
Brain cell study at USC gets $19 million National Institutes of Health grant
Researchers will identify and catalog each cell type in finer detail than ever before.
Deep Brain Stimulation and the Girl No One Believed
Wires implanted in her brain bring life back to a Southern California teen with dystonia.
For a Boy Locked in His Own Body, These Doctors Brought Hope
Children with dystonia get up and walk again through science, engineering and a brain implant procedure from a team at USC.
Shorter strides, faster walking, regular falls: the difficulties of dealing with Parkinson’s
With physical therapy — and weekly boxing classes — one man found the footing to hold off his mental and physical decline because of the neurological disease.
Think fast: Your CPR response could mean the difference between recovery or a coma, or worse
USC-led study shows that bystander CPR is associated with favorable neurological survival for drowning victims in cardiac arrest.
Childhood head injuries appear to cause structural changes in brain
The speed of information traveling within a child’s brain may signal who needs the most help after a head injury.
Can you zap your brain back to health?
Electrifying brain circuits may decrease depressive symptoms and chronic pain, but a USC scientist says we first need to see what the electric current is actually doing.
Experimental stem cell therapy helps paralyzed man regain use of arms and hands
The 21-year-old who suffered a cervical spine injury in March gains significant improvement in his motor function at Keck Hospital of USC.
There’s hope for reversing stroke-induced long-term disability
A human protein combined with stem cell therapy has been found to repair stroke damage to the brain, according to a new USC-led study on mice.
“Smart” Prosthetics Treat Neurological Conditions Like Never Before
The future of neuromedicine grows closer at the USC Neurorestoration Center, where patients are already seeing the benefits.
Meeting of the Minds
Right Brain, this is Left Brain. Scott Fraser’s happy to make the introduction.
Neurodiversity and the University
Students, alumni and faculty on the autism spectrum show they have a place in the university.
For Back Pain, These Doctors Start by Staying Away from Surgery
Neurosurgeons, orthopaedists, physical therapists and other experts at USC team up to ease spinal pain.
Belief in core values triggers a ‘default-mode network’ in the brain
Scientists want to know why the brain devotes a huge amount of energy to whatever the network is doing.
Faster, better clinical trials to help find cures for brain disorders
USC physicians ask Southern Californians to take online brain tests that could lead to therapy for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Neurologist to expand MS services at Keck Medicine of USC
Daniel Pelletier brings leadership, expertise and experience to his new role.