A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) suggests that higher levels of visceral adipose tissue (VAT), a component of total body fat, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Alexis Simpkins, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical assistant professor of neurology in the UF…
The COVID-19 crisis has caused a rapid advance in the use of telemedicine for patients with neurological conditions. In a new Viewpoint article in JAMA Neurology, Michael S. Okun, M.D., chair of the department of neurology in the UF College of Medicine, and co-authors discuss the impact of this change…
Patients with implanted deep brain stimulation devices to treat movement disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders or epilepsy face unique challenges for device management during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new commentary published online April 24 in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, co-authored Michael S. Okun, M.D., chair of the department of neurology in…
Parkinson’s expert and University of Florida chair of neurology Dr. Michael Okun participated in a Parkinson’s Foundation had a Facebook Live event on April 22nd about managing deep brain stimulation devices during the COVID-19 crisis.
A new U.S. News and World Report story highlights efforts by University of Florida experts Drs. Michael Okun & Frederick Southwick to educate patients with Parkinson’s about COVID-19. Access the article and view the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Facebook Live videos.
On Wednesday, March 18, University of Florida experts Michael S. Okun, M.D., chair of neurology, and Frederick S. Southwick, M.D., an infectious disease expert, led a Parkinson’s Foundation Facebook Live event answering questions from the Parkinson’s community about how coronavirus and impacts patients and their families. See the video of…
