Treatment to strengthen cough shows promise for Parkinson’s patients
Study co-authored by Dr. Karen Hegland found sensorimotor training for airway protection improved cough-related outcomes in Parkinson’s patients.
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Experts provide clinical guidance amid rise in sudden-onset tic-like symptoms
UF neurologist Dr. Irene Malaty and international experts publish review on diagnosis and management of functional tic-like phenomena.
Does replacing dopamine help with facial masking in PD?
Dr. Dawn Bowers and Rachel Schade led study reporting that dopamine medications improves facial movement and expressions in Parkinson’s.
NFL partners with UF to measure on-field head impacts using mouthguard sensors
Dr. Jay Clugston and colleagues will lead UF’s research efforts as part of multi-institutional effort.
Women of Neuro: Dr. Krista Vandenborne
We’re highlighting women leading our neuro research efforts at the University of Florida. Next, we're highlighting Dr. Krista Vandenborne, chair of UF's department of physical therapy.
MBI members appointed College of Medicine assistant deans for research
Drs. Elias Sayour and Daniel Wesson appointed to new leadership roles.
Community service initiative brings neurosurgery department together
Members of the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery participate in a different project each month.
Researchers receive $3.6M grant to study breathing therapy for spinal cord injury
Dr. Emily Fox will lead study evaluating ways to optimize intermittent hypoxia therapy.
UF neuroscientists publish review of latest Tourette syndrome research
Multicenter data sharing has enabled recent advances in understanding the genetics and pathophysiology of the neurodevelopmental disorder.
Adropin treatment shows promise to limit post-stroke brain damage in mouse study
Preclinical UF study unveils potential neuroprotective role of the peptide adropin in the aged brain after ischemic stroke.
