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NPF Parkinson Disease Town Hall coming to University of Florida
The National Parkinson Foundation is coming to the University of Florida on June 4th and you are invited. Many of you are involved with their NPF’s Parkinson’s Outcomes Project which was designed to study how the best care affects real … Continue reading
New Parkinson’s Disease Book Cited in Interview with Michael J. Fox on “His Improvement”
In an interview with Bloomberg about the Michael J. Fox return to TV, the reporter was interested in how a Parkinson’s disease patient like Michael has suddenly improved. In the article she interviews Michael S. Okun, M.D. author of Parkinson’s … Continue reading
Florida TED Talk On Curing Dystonia: From Kitchen Table to Cure
Ken Staab tackles the issue of finding a cure for dystonia in this new TEDx video filmed at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Ken details the path to a cure and he tells the amazing story of the Staab’s … Continue reading
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News Release posted for Dr. Okun’s “Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life”
The news release for Dr. Okun’s new book aimed at helping patients live well with Parkinson’s Disease has been posted to several major news sites including the Wall Street Journal and the Miami Herald. “Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier … Continue reading
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University of Florida Doctor Dr. Malaty and Rick Staab Talk About Dystonia Awareness
University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration neurologist Irene Malaty discusses dystonia awareness with Rick Staab from Tyler’s Hope and GTN News.
New Parkinson’s book aims to help patients & caregivers around the world
Many of the valuable resources available to help patients with Parkinson disease are only available in English. In a new book translated into over 20 languages Michael S. Okun, MD, the co-director of the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration, … Continue reading
Florida Medical Student Publishes a Paper on Estimating Deep Brain Stimulation Battery Life
University of Florida medical student Kaihan Fakhar published an important paper this month on estimation of deep brain stimulator battery life. This paper was a follow-up to a previous medical student’s work (Mike Montuno) developing electronic web-based estimators for clinicians … Continue reading
University of Florida 2013 Parkinson Disease Symposium – Full Details
The UF Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration is excited to announce the itinerary for the 11th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers. It’s happening on Saturday, April 20th. The Symposium will again be held at … Continue reading
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Save the Date for the 2nd Annual PSP Symposium/Think Tank
Researchers and clinicians, the 2nd Annual Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Symposium/Think Tank is coming up on Friday, April 19, 2013. Please join us for a morning of talks devoted to the topic “Progress in Research: Understanding the Pathological Mechanisms of Progressive … Continue reading
Congrats to University of Florida Physical Therapist Meredith DeFranco & Runners from the Movement Disorders Center
Congrats to Meredith Defranco, our physical therapist who finished 2nd place among women running the 5 points of Life marathon, a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. First place went to an Olympic hopeful, so this is outstanding! The Center for … Continue reading
Janet Romrell PA-C for the UF Center for Movement Disorders Recognized for Service
Congratulations to Janet Romell PAC who was awarded a service pin for 15 years of service to UF! Janet has been a dedicated member of the UF movement disorder center ever since it was established. She graduated from University of … Continue reading
Florida Tourette Doctor Diagnoses and Treats a Rare Movement Disorder
Dr. Irene Malaty was featured in a recent Orlando based news story for her heroic efforts on behalf of one of her patients. Dr. Malaty runs an interdisciplinary clinical-research enterprise for Tourette and tic disorder patients at the University of … Continue reading
Dance for Life program brings arts and medicine together
The UF & Shands Arts in Medicine program called Dance for Life brings together dance students and professors, physicians, and patients. The Gainesville Sun talked to Jill Sonke, director of the Center for the Arts in Medicine at UF, and Irene … Continue reading
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More on Parkinson Disease and Depression
Dr. Irene Malaty talked to WCJB TV and GTN TV over the last couple of weeks about the National Parkinson Foundation findings on depression in Parkinson disease. WCJB Interview GTN Interview
NY Knicks Executive Talks about Parkinson’s Disease, UF and Better Days Ahead
John Gabriel former Orlando Magic GM and current NY Knicks Executive talks about how he is beating Parkinson’s Disease. He threw himself into his work, scouting dozens of games in Orlando and beyond and spending week after week with colleagues … Continue reading
