
Surgeons who observe persistent fluid buildup after disconnecting epileptic and healthy brain areas should think twice before installing low-pressure nonprogrammable drainage shunts, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers pediatric and epilepsy neurosurgeon Yasunori Nagahama that found chronic headaches could result from these procedures.

Efforts to reform the criminal justice system will get a long overdue look at fees and fines, thanks to a groundbreaking project bringing together Rutgers University–Camden and Drexel University researchers. The project is supported by a $1.5 million grant from Arnold Ventures and $45,000 from the City of Philadelphia.