Video test uses AI to track Parkinson’s progression
MBI members develop new tool to help neurologists better track the progression of Parkinson’s disease in patients.
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Parkinson’s Disease
UF-led researchers link new genetic mutation to increased risk of Parkinson’s
In The Lancet Neurology, UF-led global research team reports evidence of a new genetic mutation linked to greater risk of developing Parkinson’s.
Research Snapshot: Drs. Mengfei Bu and Matthew J. Farrer
MBI researchers discover interaction between proteins genetically linked to Parkinson’s disease.
Research Snapshot: Drs. Rebecca Wallings and Malú Gámez Tansey
UF-led research team reports on new insights into a genetic mutation associated with Parkinson’s risk.
Neurodegeneration experts present latest advances, focus on young investigators
At the Southeastern Neurodegenerative Disease Conference, main focus was advancing careers of newest investigators.
Does playing American football increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease?
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.
Researcher Spotlight Series: Dr. Karen Hegland
Learn about Dr. Karen Hegland’s research on swallowing and upper airway disorders among patients with Parkinson’s.
Pegboard test assessing movement could aid Parkinson’s research, study shows
UF-Northwestern research team reports pegboard test could provide objective marker of Parkinson’s motor symptom changes.
AMRIS adds 7 Tesla MRI/MRS preclinical scanner
Scanner housed at UF’s Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Facility will bolster research efforts across campus.
Air pollution may create U.S. ‘hot spots’ for Parkinson’s risk
Dr. Michael Okun commented for HealthDay article about a new study looking into pollution’s impact on Parkinson’s diagnoses.
