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Parkinson’s and Motivation: How SSRIs May Impact Apathy Levels

By: Grace Huff Dawn Bowers, Ph.D., ABPP-CN A recent study highlights a potential link between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a widely prescribed class of antidepressants, and increased apathy levels in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Apathy, a non-motor symptom that affects motivation, emotional engagement, and goal-directed behavior, is a…

Enjoying the Holidays With Parkinson’s

November and December is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather and celebrate the holiday season. This involves many unique and exciting activities such as traveling, parties, attending events and more. However, when you are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), some of those activities can often become…

2024 Huntington Disease Education Day

Join us for the 2024 Huntington Disease Education Day on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, hosted by the University of Florida Health HDSA Center of Excellence. This virtual event will offer valuable insights for patients and caregivers, featuring expert presentations by Dr. Nikolaus McFarland and specialists…

Generation HD2 Trial

The UF Fixel Institute is a site participating in the GENERATION HD2 trial, sponsored by Roche-Genentech. This trial is studying an investigational drug (Tominersen) designed to target the Huntingin protein. See the following for more information: Contact info: Randy.Foli@neurology.ufl.edu…

Norman Fixel Institute Celebrates 100+ Scan Milestone

By. Mallory Bachmann As the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health celebrates one year of magnetoencephalography (MEG) operations, the lab proudly announces more than 100 cases using the MEG scanner. The MEG scanner plays a critical role in research and patient care by providing detailed data on…

Watch The 2024 Parkinson’s Symposium Talks

Parkinson's Symposium REcorded Webinars Watch Here Miss the 2024 Annual Parkinson's Sympsoium? Do not worry, as all talks have been posted to the Fixel YouTube page where you can learn…