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Congratulations to Drs. Melissa Armstrong and Steven DeKosky on the publication of “Different aspects of failing to recover from proactive semantic interference predicts rate of progression from amnestic mild cognitive impairment to dementia,” which appears in the January 2024 isssue of Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. Abstract Introduction This study investigated…

Feb. 16, 2024 — New data on 2023 National Institutes of Health research funding places three UF College of Medicine programs in the top 5 nationally among their respective programs and a total of 10 ranked in the top 20 among public institutions. With more than $20 million in NIH research…

Michael S. Okun, M.D., receives honor for leadership and lasting impact in neurology.  In recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, research and patient care, Michael S. Okun, M.D., has been named a University of Florida Distinguished Professor. The highest faculty honor awarded at UF, the title underscores Okun’s leadership and lasting impact in neurology.

April 6, 2024 Orlando, FL B Resort, Disney Springs Area The 11th Annual Stroke Conference, co-hosted by UF Health Gainesville & Jacksonville Stroke Programs, will focus on science, technology and practical applications in order to equip participants with the tools needed to deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient centered stroke care.  Topics…

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. Over the past twenty-five years, the number of people with this condition has jumped from 3 million to over 6 million. By 2040, it will likely double again. We are failing to stop this onslaught. Harmful pesticides and other…

Congratulations to Dr. Nikolaus McFarland and his team on their renewed designation as HDSA Center of Excellence for 2024. The Huntington’s Disease Society of American (DSA) Board of Trustees and the Center Programs and Education Advisory Committee (CPEAC), has confirmed this year’s continued designation as a Level 2 HDSA Center…

An analysis of a complex relationship. Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Nadeau on the publication of “Relationship Between Opioid Prescribing and Overdose Mortality,” which appears online in the January 18th Edition of the Daily Remedy. ABSTRACT This paper provides an analysis of relationships between prescribing for opioid analgesics in acute and…

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Okun on the publication of “Current practices of burst vs. spaced physical therapy applied to Parkinson’s disease,” which appears in the February issue of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. Parkinson’s disease (PD) results in progressive worsening of mobility deficits which may profoundly impact quality of life, caregiver…

Congratulations to Drs Kara Johnson, Michael Okun and Coralie de Hemptinne on the publication of “Deep brain stimulation for refractory major depressive disorder: a comprehensive review,” which appears in the January issue of Molecular Psychiatry. Abstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a promising treatment for select patients…

Congratulations to Drs. A. Gopinath, A. Ramirez-Zamora, J. Follett, C. Swartz, J. Bravo, E.L. Kugelmann, M. Farre, and M.S. Okun on the publication of “Longitudinal immunophenotyping to track motor progression in Parkinson’s Associated with a TH mutation,” which appears in reprint in the current medRxiv. Abstract Background and Objectives:…