Neurologists who treated Muhammad Ali provide evidence for primary Parkinson’s diagnosis
Amid questions about the late boxing great’s symptoms, UF’s Dr. Michael Okun and colleagues conclude his primary diagnosis was young-onset Parkinson’s disease.
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Parkinson disease treatment advances
Drs. Irene Malaty and Bhavana Patel co-author review in Practical Neurology about new agents, formulations and procedures to improve Parkinson’s treatment.
Tourette syndrome and tic disorders clinic renewed as Center of Excellence
The Tourette Association of America (TAA) redesignated the Tourette syndrome and tic disorder clinic as a Center of Excellence for an additional three years.
Identifying optimal timing of physical therapy to mitigate Parkinson’s symptoms
Drs. Ramzi Salloum and Michael Okun co-authored new JAMA Neurology viewpoint article.
DBS trial for difficult-to-treat Tourette syndrome shows promise
Human trial of closed-loop DBS in four participants with difficult-to-treat Tourette syndrome finds treatment to be safe, beneficial.
Study examines cause of “freezing” gait in Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun provides insight into a study by researchers in Switzerland looking into the causes of “freezing” in Parkinson’s.
Living with PD and struggling with impulse control? You may not be alone.
Researchers find impulse control disorders are likely more common with Parkinson’s disease due to underreporting by patients in questionnaires.
Future of DBS therapy: personalizing stimulation to target and treat symptoms
Researchers find that the brain may benefit from a novel stimulation pattern called TOPS instead of chronic continuous, standard stimulation with DBS.
September 10th – Huntington’s Disease Symposium for Patients & Caregivers
Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. Fairfield Inn & Suites3877 SW 37th BlvdGainesville, FL 32608 Join us on Saturday, September 10th for a Huntington’s Disease (HD) Education Day for patients and caregivers! Learn about services, care options, and life management tips, research and therapies for…
UF neuroscientist receives Parkinson’s Foundation junior faculty award
Dr. Coralie de Hemptinne honored with Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award to advance her research into new neuromodulation strategies for movement disorders.
