July 31, 2022
Nanobody treatment could help clear brain protein clumps in Parkinson's
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, investigated using nanobodies to break down Lewy bodies.
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July 29, 2022
The '10-3-2-1 formula' for a PERFECT night's sleep
Two-thirds of adults in the US and UK fail to get the recommended eight hours and studies suggest the average American and Briton gets around just six.
July 28, 2022
Research Into Preventing ALS
Dr. Stephen Goutman, Director of the Pranger ALS Clinic and Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan, discusses ALS risk factors and the burgeoning science of preventing ALS.
July 27, 2022
FIVE U-M FACULTY MEMBERS NAMED DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
Eva L. Feldman , the James W. Albers Distinguished University Professor of Neurology.
“Professor Feldman is a gifted educator and mentor who teaches fellows and residents and imparts her extraordinary clinical expertise to the next generation of health care providers. … In particular, she is an inspiration and strong advocate for women
July 26, 2022
University of Michigan’s Adult Hospitals Ranked No. 1 in Michigan, No. 17 in US
U.S. News & World Report publishes its 2022-2023 “Best Hospitals” list
July 26, 2022
30 Top Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery 2022-23: US News
U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery" 2022-23
July 26, 2022
Lowering risk factors may have untapped potential for dementia prevention
Turning focus to behavioral factors like ensuring healthy vision, good hearing can help ward off decline
July 22, 2022
Finding the Right Memory Strategy to Slow Cognitive Decline
Study compares two forms of cognitive training used to help those with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and learning.
July 20, 2022
Geeking Out About Neuroanatomy
A professor that takes complex problems seriously, but also enjoys a good game.
July 15, 2022
Owning a Pet May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Get Older
Dr. Tiffany Braley was careful to note that this study can’t prove a cause-and-effect relationship between ownership and cognition, but these findings provide early evidence that suggests long-term pet ownership could be protective against cognitive decline.
July 13, 2022
University of Michigan Selects Dr. Santa Ono as New President
Santa J. Ono, an accomplished biomedical researcher and the president and vice-chancellor of the University of British Columbia, has been named the 15th president of U-M.
July 12, 2022
American Neurological Association Announces Winners of 2022 Awards for Outstanding Accomplishments in Academic Neurology and Neuroscience
The Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award in Basic Science--Awarded to: Sami Barmada, MD, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Presentation Title: “Therapeutic Implications of Convergent Disease Mechanisms in ALS and FTD”
The Wolfe Neuropathy Research Prize, established in 2009 by Mr. Winston Wolfe and the ANA, honors
July 11, 2022
Hearing is Healing
A patient finally gets answers to his health concerns, thanks to “a doctor who listened closely” to his symptoms.
