This May, UF Health Wellness University is hosting two free educational events designed to support brain health, improve quality of life and empower patients and families with valuable knowledge. On Monday, May 18 from 6–7 p.m., join a live webinar, “Improving Quality of Life for Essential Tremor,” led by neurosurgeon…
By: Grace Huff A creak in the hallway or a shadow that moves when it shouldn’t, before you realize what’s happening, your heart speeds up, your breath quickens, and your hands begin to shake. It’s the season of jump scares and haunted houses, but the real fright is happening inside…
By: Grace Huff Researchers at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health have uncovered a new brain pathway that could help explain a challenging side effect of deep brain stimulation (DBS), offering new hope for personalizing this life-changing treatment for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The…
At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, we believe in the power of movement, community, and joy, and we’re excited to invite you to experience all three through Dance for Life at UF Health. Designed specifically for individuals living with neurological and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s, ALS,…
By: Grace Huff A groundbreaking study from the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health is shedding new light on the origins of myoclonus-dystonia (DYT11), a rare movement disorder marked by sudden, involuntary muscle jerks and milder dystonia. Led by Yuqing Li, PhD, and his team, the…
By: Grace Huff Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a journey, one that is filled with challenges, adjustments, and, most importantly, the need for support. At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, we recognize that no one should navigate this condition alone. That’s why we’re excited to share more…
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…
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…
Researchers discover using icepacks on the arms and hands may reduce or stop tremors caused by tacrolimus, a medication used for immune system suppression after organ transplant surgery.
University of Florida neurogeneticist Matthew Farrer contributed to the new Michael J. Fox Foundation Global Genetic PD Cohort.
