By: Mallory Bachmann GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether it’s the simple tick of a metronome or the thumping bassline in a disco classic, not all beats are created equal. A University of Florida Health research team that tested how rhythmic cues influence walking found that both those with Parkinson’s disease and…
By: Grace Huff This November, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health is bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and supporting the individuals and families affected by it as we recognize Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In the depths of discovery lies a lab guided by curiosity, courage, and a…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, a groundbreaking care model is transforming how Parkinson’s disease (PD) is treated by starting in the gut. While tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement are the most recognizable symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, many patients quietly…
By: Mallory Bachmann A Milestone Reached The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases celebrated five years of groundbreaking work at the Fixel Campus this year. Since opening its doors in July 2019, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases has served approximately 150,000 patients—each life transformed through cutting-edge research and…
By: Grace Huff At the Start & Spark event hosted by the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases on Nov. 19, 2024, Dr. Abbas Babajani, PhD, captivated the audience with a discussion on the future of AI-driven mind reading and its transformative potential for healthcare, particularly in neurological…
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 +…
Dr. Okun weighs in on the importance of researching the impact of exercise on Parkinson's with Medical News Today.
Dr. Burns is tackling Parkinson’s from all angles - from patient care to cutting-edge research in neuroscience.
An image from the review “Genetic and environmental factors in Parkinson’s converge on immune function and inflammation” is featured on the cover of the January edition of the journal Movement Disorders.
