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Pallidal beta oscillations underlying locomotor adaptation in Parkinson’s disease
Now in Preprint! Congratulations to Drs. Joshua Wong and Coralie de Hemptinne whose publication “Pallidal beta oscillations underlying locomotor adaptation in Parkinson’s disease,” is now in Preprint Abstract Background Locomotor adaptation is essential for adjusting walking patterns to complex environments. This study
Dose and Outcomes of Rehabilitation During Parkinson Hospitalization: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Congratulations on this significant contribution to Parkinson disease research and rehabilitation care! Please join us in congratulating Drs. Hikaru Kamo, Rachael M. Burke, Tejas R. Mehta, Matthew Aaron Remz, Michael S. Okun, and Christopher W. Hess on the publication of “Dose and Outcomes of Rehabilitation During Park
Reply: The Potential Perils of Pre-Referral Triage of Deep Brain Stimulation Candidates
Congratulations to Our Authors! Congratulations to Patricia J. Graese, Hikaru Kamo, Kelly D. Foote, Justin D. Hilliard, Dawn Bowers, F. Arias, Gregory M. Pontone, Alana McKay, Pamela R. Zeilman, Christopher W. Hess, and Michael S. Okun on the publication of their article, “Reply: The Potential Perils of Pre-Referral Tr
UF-led Alzheimer’s research center awarded $22 million grant
As scientists edge closer to changing the lives of people with dementia by finding ways to diagnose it earlier and treat it more effectively, a University of Florida-led research network has been awarded a new $22.3 million, five-year grant to propel these discoveries into clinical practice. The National Institute on A
UF Health hospitals ranked among the nation’s best
Reinforcing the power of academic medicine to advance patient care, scientific research and health education, UF Health has again earned national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, with multiple hospitals and specialties ranked among the nation’s best. Of 321 hospitals in Florid
World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the millions of people and families affected by it. On Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, we’ll join the global effort to increase understanding, challenge stigma and highlight the importance of brain health and dementia care. H
Smokers Have Lower Parkinson’s Risk. Scientists May Know Why
Several large studies have found a consistent inverse relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease—meaning that the more a person smokes, the less likely they are to develop Parkinson’s disease. However, “the association does not mean smoking is good for the brain,” Dr. Michael
Deep learning‐based MRI analysis reveals Lewy body co‐pathology accelerates brain aging in Alzheimer’s disease
New Article Published! Congratulations Drs. Babak Ahmadi, Melissa Armstrong, and Abbas Babajani-Feremi on the publication of “Deep learning‐based MRI analysis reveals Lewy body co‐pathology accelerates brain aging in Alzheimer’s disease,” which appears in the July issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Abstract Introduction:
When a Dementia Diagnosis Is Delivered Without Care
Experts outline steps for clearer, kinder conversations and practical help for patients “Delivering bad news is definitely a skill that doctors can develop,” says Dr. Melissa Armstrong, a professor of neurology at the University of Florida. She is coauthor of a 2023 paper on best practices for communicating a dem
More than Alzheimer’s: AI maps the added burden of Lewy body pathology
One challenge to advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments is that many patients have mixed brain pathologies, meaning more than one disease process is affecting the brain. This can complicate diagnosis, clinical trial design and treatment development because a therapy targeting only one disease process may be less effe
When End-of-Life Becomes the Beginning of New Life: Application of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines on Adult End-of-Life Care in the ICU to the Se...
New Publication Spotlight Congratulations to Drs. Carolina Maciel and Katharina Busl on the publication of “When End-of-Life Becomes the Beginning of New Life: Application of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines on Adult End-of-Life Care in the ICU to the Setting of Donation After Circulat
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