By Grace Huff In the vibrant environment of a classroom, students with Tourette Syndrome (TS) often face unique challenges. For students with TS, involuntary actions are not just distractions — they are symptoms of a neurological disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 children. As highlighted by the latest Tourette…
The summer is winding down, back-to-school shopping is inevitable and parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. With the laid-back atmosphere of the summer, it can be difficult for children with Tourette syndrome (TS), as well as their parents to get transition back to the structured setting of school. When…
By Grace Huff Dr. Stefan Prokop, MD, an assistant professor at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, director of the UF Neuromedicine Human Brain and Tissue Bank (UF HBTB) and leader for the Neuropathology core of the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, has been appointed to the prestigious…
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…
Want to help end neurological diseases? Then consider this 2nd Annual Clay Shoot, “Shoot to End Neurological Disorders”. This amazing clay shooting event is aimed at benefiting the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. It is brought to you by the Bosshardt Families of Companies and the Reddish +…
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…
Join the Tourette Association, our local support group and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health in supporting the mission to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and Tic Disorders. May 15 – June 15 is recognized as the Tourette Association Awareness Month. During this…
New research by a University of Florida-led international team has revealed evidence linking a new genetic mutation to greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This year, the Parkinson’s Foundation is using the theme #ABCsofPD to promote awareness about the complexity of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Promoting Awareness…
New research published today suggests there is a link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid — a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease — and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI, findings that could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer’s earlier in people with no clinical signs.
