Dr. Matthew Farrer, recognized for his work on the genetics of Parkinson’s disease, will join UF Health on Sept. 1.
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Supplements for brain health show no benefit
In the Conversation, Dr. Steven DeKosky weighs in on a new report discouraging the use of dietary supplements to prevent cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer’s.
UF Health unveils innovative new facility
State-of-the-art building will feature some of the foremost experts in Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.
UF researchers earn Parkinson’s Foundation award
Collaborators from the Fixel Institute and MBI will pilot a novel, low-cost intervention to improve Parkinson’s symptoms.
Tips for choosing a DBS device
In the journal JAMA Neurology, Dr. Michael Okun discusses the challenge of selecting an appropriate DBS system for an individual patient.
New study reveals treatment pathway for neurofibromatosis
Dr. James Wymer among national team of researchers to identify novel pathway for potential treatment of the disfiguring condition, neurofibromatosis 1.
Movement disorders training program hosts NINDS leadership
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke leadership recently visited with Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration program participants.
Dr. David R. Nelson named UF Health president
Dr. David R. Nelson has been named senior vice president for health affairs at the University of Florida and president of UF Health.
New treatment guideline released for Tourette syndrome, other tic disorders
Dr. Michael Okun is an author of a new AAN guideline for the treatment of tics in Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders.
Florida legislature passes bill to improve stroke outcomes
Dr. W. Christopher Fox was among a select group of physicians who discussed the importance of improving stroke outcomes with Florida lawmakers.