Tracking the progression of Parkinson’s disease, MSA and PSP with advanced MRI imaging
UF Neuroscientists compare advanced MRI imaging to follow the progression of PD, MSA and PSP
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Spaced physical therapy may support maintaining physical function in Parkinson’s disease
UF study provides evidence that spacing physical therapy sessions over time for persons with Parkinson’s disease may lead to a more stable longer-term outcome.
UF joins global study into Parkinson’s onset and progression
UF is now a site for worldwide study seeking new insights into Parkinson’s disease.
New hope for Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun featured in AARP article about increased research funding for Parkinson’s.
AAN publishes new guidelines for early Parkinson’s disease treatment
Dr. Melissa Armstrong co-authored new guidance published in the journal Neurology.
UF joins global Parkinson’s research network
Aligning Sciences Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) accelerates research efforts into underlying causes of disease.
UF neuroscientists discover biomarker with potential to aid Parkinson’s diagnosis
Findings lay groundwork for development of a blood test that could be used to help diagnose, treat Parkinson’s disease.
Fixel Institute launches neurotech lab
New lab aims to develop best brain stimulation techniques.
Parkinson’s outreach to African American community to expand
UF team earns Parkinson’s Foundation grant focused on outreach efforts to the African American community in Alachua County.
DBS settings may be successfully managed at home after surgery, study shows
New research shows that people receiving deep brain stimulation, or DBS, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease may be managed successfully at home by a home health nurse
