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In Medical News Today, Dr. Michael Okun weighed in on Boston University study, and stressed the need for collecting and publishing more data on relationship of contact sports, concussion and PD risk.
Drs. James Wymer and Michael Okun contributed to annual NEJM Group publication.
Drs. Michael Okun (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Anthony Yachnis (collegewide Clinical Excellence Award) among researchers recognized.
Dr. Michael Okun commented for HealthDay article about a new study looking into pollution’s impact on Parkinson’s diagnoses.
Dr. Michael Okun featured in USA Today article about study reporting that the number of Americans with Parkinson’s disease is higher than previously estimated.
Multicenter data sharing has enabled recent advances in understanding the genetics and pathophysiology of the neurodevelopmental disorder.
Drs. Michael Okun and Ray Dorsey were joint recipients of award recognizing researchers who have significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.
Dr. Michael Okun provides insight into a study by researchers in Switzerland looking into the causes of “freezing” in Parkinson’s.
Drs. Ramzi Salloum and Michael Okun co-authored new JAMA Neurology viewpoint article.
