Neurosurgeon Brian Dlouhy, MD, explains how Chiari malformations can be mistaken for more common issues, delaying diagnosis and treatment—and why more awareness and research are key to improving care.

Neurosurgeon recognized worldwide as pioneer in treating skull-base abnormalities

The pediatric neurosurgeon is leading a study in Zambia on when to perform surgery to achieve the best outcomes.

Iowa research pinpoints area in the brain’s amygdala as cause of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Researchers say they have found an area of the amygdala that may prevent breathing in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy as well as an alarm mechanism that alerts someone to breathe after air hunger. Results of novel experiments show that the loss of breathing and that alarm mechanism may be triggers for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.