Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
New JAMA Comment & Response! Congratulations to Drs. Jennifer Purks and Michael Okun on their publication “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo,” which was published on September 9, 2026, in JAMA online.
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Complementary biomarkers or conflicting signals? DaT SPECT and synuclein skin biopsy in parkinsonian syndromes
New research in Parkinsons Diesease! Congratulations to Drs. A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez, Nur Walker-Pizarro, Aparna Wagle Shukla, Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, and Nikolaus R. McFarland on the publication of “Complementary biomarkers or conflicting signals? DaT SPECT and synuclein skin biopsy in parkinsonian syndromes,” which appears in the September issue of BMJ Neurology…
Complementary biomarkers or conflicting signals? DaT SPECT and synuclein skin biopsy in parkinsonian syndromes
Congratulations on your new publication! Congratulations to Drs. A Enrique Martinez-Nunez, Nur Walker-Pizarro, Aparna Wagle Shukla, Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, and Nikolaus R McFarland on the publication of “Complementary biomarkers or conflicting signals? DaT SPECT and synuclein skin biopsy in parkinsonian syndromes,” which appears in the September 3rd issue of…
Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of the second most common type of progressive dementia. Lewy body dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans and can cause changes in thinking, movement, sleep and behavior. Throughout the month, we recognize those living…
The Hope Weekend!
Join us for The Hope Weekend, Tylers Hope for a Dystonia Cures premier annual fundraiser and our most inspiring event of the year. As we celebrate 20 years of relentless progress, this milestone weekend will honor the families, scientists, donors, and community members who are making a cure for…
People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics – this exhausting process is key to treatment
The conversation article written by Dr. Michael Okun! Imagine trying not to blink, resisting the urge to sneeze or refusing to scratch an intense itch. For a short time, you can probably succeed, but the effort becomes increasingly untenable until the urge eventually wins. People with Tourette syndrome…
Pallidal beta oscillations underlying locomotor adaptation in Parkinson’s disease
Now in Preprint! Congratulations to Drs. Joshua Wong and Coralie de Hemptinne whose publication “Pallidal beta oscillations underlying locomotor adaptation in Parkinson’s disease,” is now in Preprint Abstract Background Locomotor adaptation is essential for adjusting walking patterns to complex environments. This study investigated locomotor adaptation deficits in people…
Reply: The Potential Perils of Pre-Referral Triage of Deep Brain Stimulation Candidates
Congratulations to Our Authors! Congratulations to Patricia J. Graese, Hikaru Kamo, Kelly D. Foote, Justin D. Hilliard, Dawn Bowers, F. Arias, Gregory M. Pontone, Alana McKay, Pamela R. Zeilman, Christopher W. Hess, and Michael S. Okun on the publication of their article, “Reply: The Potential Perils of Pre-Referral Triage…
World Stroke Day!
Please join us for a World Stroke Day Event! Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the HVNM Atrium Spin the wheel, test your stroke knowledge MSTU Tours Stent retirever deomonstration Blood pressure screening Diabetes education Swag and goodies while supplies last…
Dose and Outcomes of Rehabilitation During Parkinson Hospitalization: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Congratulations on this significant contribution to Parkinson disease research and rehabilitation care! Please join us in congratulating Drs. Hikaru Kamo, Rachael M. Burke, Tejas R. Mehta, Matthew Aaron Remz, Michael S. Okun, and Christopher W. Hess on the publication of “Dose and Outcomes of Rehabilitation During Parkinson Hospitalization: A…