A new, non-invasive way to track the progression of Parkinson’s disease could help evaluate experimental treatments to slow or stop the disease’s progression. University of Florida researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging to reveal areas where Parkinson’s disease and related conditions cause progressive decline in brain activity. The study, funded…
Emergency and Critical Care Neurology, reviewed by Katharina M. Busl, MD, MS, new division of Neurocritical Care in the Department of Neurology at UF.
On the publication of “Parkinson Disease Treatment.” This article was published in the Scientific American Neurology Journal.
On the publication of “A Phase II Study of Fornix Deep Brain Stimulation in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease.” This article was published in the July edition of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Use the link to see the abstract.
Congratulations to Dr. Okun on the publication of “Reflex Cough and Disease Duration as Predictors of Swallowing Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease, which appears in the July issue of Dysphagia“. Use the link to see the abstract.
On the publication of “Functional MRI of disease progression in Parkinson disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes.” This article was published in the July issue online of Neurology. Use the link to see the abstract.
On the publication of “Parkinson’s disease psychosis: therapy tips and the importance of communication between neurologists and psychiatrists“, published in Neurodegenerative Disease Managment’s July Issue.
Congratulations Dr. Subramony! The University of Florida College of Medicine is among 10 institutions to be named a Center of Excellence by the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at raising awareness of the neurological disorder Charcot-Marie-Tooth…
Congratulations to our faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff! We are delighted to inform you that earlier today the latest best hospital rankings from US News and World Report were released. UF Neurology and Neurosurgery has continued to climb, and we catapulted past 19 other programs to reach #21…
GAINESVILLE, Fla — The ALS Association says money raised through the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” helped fund a breakthrough in ALS research. The challenge became a viral sensation in 2014 and raised $115 million for the association. Those who accepted the challenge allowed buckets of ice water to be…
