New research out of Columbia University suggests that Essential Tremor (ET), the most common form of tremor, may be more complex than once thought.  According to author Elan D. Louis, MD, MSc,  "There is growing evidence that ET may be a family of diseases rather than a single entity."  His...

TV news magazine Inside Edition recently aired the story of Washington Redskins Cheerleader Desiree Jennings, who reportedly came down with dystonia after a flu shot. Some controversy has developed over whether she in fact has a true case of dystonia. (see Fox News interview)

Essential tremor (ET) is the most common movement disorder. It is a progressive, often inherited disorder that usually begins in later adulthood. Patients with ET typically experience tremors when the hands are being used for activities like eating, drinking, writing or holding a magazine. The...

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Center specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with a range of neurosurgical disorders, such as brain tumors, spasticity, movement disorders, intractable epilepsy, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, head injuries, and spina bifida, as well as other cranial...