Access to deep brain stimulation to treat severe OCD is impeded, experts say
International panel of experts co-led by Dr. Michael Okun says action is needed to improve certain patients’ quality of life.
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Six action steps to address disparities in Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun co-authored JAMA Neurology special communication stemming from WHO consultation workshop.
UF researchers identify blood biomarker that could aid in Parkinson’s diagnosis
Discovery of protein changes in blood immune cells could pave the way for a simple screening test for Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Researchers report COVID-19 elevates risk of Parkinson’s in mice
Dr. Michael Okun weighs in on mouse-model study reporting that COVID-19 infection increased risk of Parkinson’s in mice.
UF neuro departments rank Top 5 in NIH funding
UF neurosurgery No. 4 overall and neuroscience/neurology departments No. 5 among public universities in Blue Ridge Institute rankings.
UF neurologists lead Frontiers e-book on deep brain stimulation
Drs. Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora and Michael Okun served as editors for special edition.
UF neuroscientists discover biomarker with potential to aid Parkinson’s diagnosis
Findings lay groundwork for development of a blood test that could be used to help diagnose, treat Parkinson’s disease.
Fixel Institute launches neurotech lab
New lab aims to develop best brain stimulation techniques.
UF Health first in U.S. to implant new DBS system
Technologically advanced DBS system designed to more precisely target motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and two other movement disorders.
Fixel Institute director earns UF research award
Dr. Michael Okun earns 2021 UF College of Medicine Clinical Science Research Award.
