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Leslie Merryman

Factors associated with discordant visual and quantitative amyloid PET results

New Publication! Congratulations to Drs. Steven DeKosky, Nikolaus McFarland, and Melissa Armstrong on the publication of “Factors associated with discordant visual and quantitative amyloid PET results,” which appears in the January issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. Abstract INTRODUCTION Factors underlying discordant visual and quantitative amyloid…

Spatial single-cell multiomics reveals peripheral immune dysfunction in Parkinson’s and inflammatory bowel disease

Congratulations to Dr. McFarland! Congratulations to Nikolaus McFarland on the publication of “Spatial single-cell multiomics reveals peripheral immune dysfunction in Parkinson’s and inflammatory bowel disease,” which appears in the January issue of NPJ. Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world1. Gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction can…

Machine Learning Prediction of Discharge Destination in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease; A Nationwide Cohort Study

A wonderful achievement—congratulations on the publication Congratulations to Hikaru Kamo, Tejas R Mehta, Matthew Remz, Rachael M. Burke, Michael Okun and Christopher Hess on the publication of “Machine Learning Prediction of Discharge Destination in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease; A Nationwide Cohort Study,” which appears online as a preprint. Abstract Background.

Systolic Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes Modify the Relationship Between Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers and Cognitive/Functional Impairment

Well done on your latest publication! Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Armstrong the publication of “Systolic Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes Modify the Relationship Between Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers and Cognitive/Functional Impairment,” which appears in the January issue of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Abstract Background Vascular risk factors contribute to Alzheimer’s disease…

Voice and Speech in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders

Kudos on your recent publication Congratulations to Dr. Nikolaus McFarland and Nicole Herndon on the publication of “Voice and Speech in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders,” which appears in the January issue of Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. Abstract Background Motor speech disorders are early, common, and functionally limiting features of atypical parkinsonian…

Impact of white matter hyperintensities on disease progression in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy‐Richardson syndrome

Congratulations on your new publication! Congratulations to Dr. Nikolaus McFarland on the publication of “Impact of white matter hyperintensities on disease progression in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy‐Richardson syndrome,” which appears in the January issue of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Abstract Background White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are recognized as neuroimaging biomarkers of cerebral…

Functional Connectivity to the Cerebellum and Resting‐State Networks Predict Earlier Improvement of Dystonia Following Globus Pallidus Internus‐Deep Brain Stimulation (GPi‐DBS)

Congratulations on your new publication! Congratulations to Drs. A. Enrique Martinez‐Nunez, Kelly Foote, Coralie DeHemptinne, Michael Okun and Joshua Wong on the publication of “Functional Connectivity to the Cerebellum and Resting‐State Networks Predict Earlier Improvement of Dystonia Following Globus Pallidus Internus‐Deep Brain Stimulation (GPi‐DBS),” which appears in the December issue…

The Advantage of Microelectrode Recording When Pneumocephalus Threatens the Precise Placement of a Deep Brain Stimulator

Congratulations on your publication! Congratulations to Nur Walker-Pizarro, Sara Robledo-Rengifo, A. Enrique Martinez Nunez, Tejas R. Mehta, Kelly Foote, Joshua Wong and Michael Okun on the publication of “The Advantage of Microelectrode Recording When Pneumocephalus Threatens the Precise Placement of a Deep Brain Stimulator,” which appears in Tremor and Other…