July 7, 2023
What to know about the new Alzheimer's drug
Dr. Bruno Giordani said a new drug, Leqembi, targets the proteins that scientists think are responsible for the disease.
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July 4, 2023
Promising Alzheimer’s therapy could soon get FDA approval
“We’d love to halt the progression or reverse the progression (of the disease), but this is the first kind of foot in the door to these more beneficial therapies to really change the course of someone’s disease. For someone with early symptoms, if we can slow it down, that’s six months more independence in a certain task," said Dr. Heidebrink.
June 29, 2023
How to Sleep When It's Really Hot Outside
“A lower body temperature actually facilitates sleep for us,” says Dr. Anita Shelgikar, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School. “When it’s harder to maintain that lower body temperature, that can be disruptive to our sleep.”
June 29, 2023
How to Sleep When It's Really Hot Outside
“A lower body temperature actually facilitates sleep for us,” says Dr. Anita Shelgikar, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School. “When it’s harder to maintain that lower body temperature, that can be disruptive to our sleep.”
June 28, 2023
Michigan Medicine named state’s first Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
“This is a recognition of our team-based approach and commitment to comprehensive care for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, innovative research, quality improvement, community outreach and professional development,” said Kelvin Chou, M.D., a movement disorders neurologist and Co-Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at U-M Health.
June 1, 2023
FIGHTING BACK AGAINST PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Exercise, exercise, exercise. In fact, that’s the advice given to almost all patients with Parkinson’s. In the end, our goal is to help people fight back against Parkinson’s.
May 29, 2023
Stress Across the Life Span Could Worsen MS
“MS is the leading cause of non-traumatic disability among young adults, and additional research is needed to identify these external drivers of disability that can be addressed or prevented, including stress, to improve functional outcomes,” said study co-author
May 18, 2023
She Embroiders Brain Images, Writes, and Creates Games It's Not Always Perfect, and That's OK
Dr. Alison Christy, working with Dr. Zack London, created a card game called Endowed Chairs, featuring 12 prominent women from the history of neurology, to amplify the names of these women in our history.
May 18, 2023
Weight gain after deep brain stimulation tied to electrode location in subthalamic nucleus
Dr. Amelia Heston and colleagues examined the relationship between electrode contact location in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and subsequent weight gain, as current data linking electrode location to postprocedural weight gain are inconsistent.
May 17, 2023
Higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors
Dr. Deborah A. Levine, "Having a stroke increases a person's risk of dementia up to 50-fold...These findings suggest that higher cumulative blood sugar levels after stroke contribute to faster cognitive decline.
May 16, 2023
Man Identified With Rare Mutation That Protects From Alzheimer’s Disease : ScienceAlert
“It’s just such an important new avenue to pursue new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr. Kaczorowski, a researcher at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
May 15, 2023
University of Michigan is hoping to close the gaps in stroke care
Dr. Kristin Miller, Associate Director Telestroke Program, explains what telestroke is and what that care looks like for patients.
May 9, 2023
University of Michigan Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic
The University of Michigan Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic receives Ataxia Centers of Excellence designation from National Ataxia Foundation.
May 2, 2023
Human brains show larger-than-life activity at moment of death
A study finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest.
April 27, 2023
University Of Michigan Neurologist To Define The ‘RNA Alphabet’ With $2.3M Grant
Pediatric neurologist Vivian Cheung is launching an international project to identify the full range of RNA building blocks inside human cells.
April 27, 2023
Why physicians need to consider the patient’s perspective
Kelvin Chou, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan, stresses the importance of doctors considering not just the patient’s health condition but the patient’s perspective in treatment.
April 25, 2023
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Zachary London, MD, FAAN, was awarded the AAN’s most prestigious teaching award, the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education. His service to the American Academy of Neurology has supported educational initiatives and colleagues’ pedagogical pursuits through countless leadership positions and advocacy efforts.
April 25, 2023
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Dr. Anita Shelgikar was awarded the Fellowship Director Recognition Award
April 25, 2023
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Dr. Joseph Carrera received the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award.
April 25, 2023
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Dr. Douglas Gelb received the Frank A. Rubino Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology Teaching.
