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A New Day: the role of telemedicine in reshaping care for persons with movement disorders
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Okun on the publication of “A New Day: the role of telemedicine in reshaping care for persons with movement disorders,” in the September 2020 issue of Movement Disorders. Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has demonstrated the fragility of clinic‐based care for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month!
World Alzheimer’s Month is the international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. September 2020 will mark the 9th World Alzheimer’s Month. 2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries.The impact of World…
Pavlovian bias in Parkinson’s disease: an objective marker of impulsivity that modulates with deep brain stimulation
Congratulations Drs. Janine Lopes, and Michael Okun on the publication of “Pavlovian bias in Parkinson’s disease: an objective marker of impulsivity that modulates with deep brain stimulation.” This article was published in the August edition of Scientific Reports. Abstract Impulsivity is a common symptom in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Adaptive behavior…
Investigators earn funds to support brain and spinal cord injury research during COVID-19
Seven University of Florida neuroscientists have earned Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Trust Bridge Funds, which support developing research programs that demonstrated financial need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.The awards will ensure continuity of lab personnel and core research teams and enable continued research that will lead…
Current Management and Emerging Therapies in Multiple System Atrophy
Congratulations to Drs. Matthew Burns and Nikolaus McFarland on the publication of “Current Management and Emerging Therapies in Multiple System Atrophy,” in the August edition of Neurotherapeutics. Abstract Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease variably associated with motor, nonmotor, and autonomic symptoms, resulting from putaminal and…
Quality of life outcomes after globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation in idiopathic or inherited isolated dystonia: a meta-analysis
Congratulations Drs. Takashi Tsuboi, James H Cauraugh, Joshua K Wong, Michael S Okun, and Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora on the publication of “Quality of life outcomes after globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation in idiopathic or inherited isolated dystonia: a meta-analysis,” in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.
Dr. Michael Okun was Live on Facebook!
Living with Parkinson’s Facebook Live with Tips from the newly released book! Lot’s of pearls for better living. Living with Parkinson's Facebook Live with Tips from the newly released book! Lot's of pearls for better living. … Posted by Michael Okun on Tuesday, August…
Eagles Donate to Norman Fixel Institute!
Thank you to the Eagles who have been raising money all over Florida to support our cause at the Norman Fixel Institute You are heroes! Thank you for your hard work! …
Deep Brain Stimulation Target Selection in Co-Morbid Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s Disease
Congratulations Dr. Okun on the publication of your case report “Deep Brain Stimulation Target Selection in Co-Morbid Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s Disease,” in Tremor and Other Hyperkentic Movements. Abstract Clinical Vignette: A 64-year-old man with essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) presented with medically refractory, large amplitude, debilitating rest…