Mark’s Parkinson’s disease kept him from exploring
At UF Health, he found a problem-solver in Dr. Kelly Foote who was able to guide the way.
Stories and news
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The patient is the sun
At UF Health Neuromedicine, the Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration Program offers the highest level of integrated, interdisciplinary care for patients with movements and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Knowledge is Power: A Parkinson’s Story
In 1997, Jane Masterson received notice that her bank had rejected her check because her handwritten signature had become illegible. “I also noticed when I…
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Janis and Janet: The Twins Who Tamed Tremor at UF Health
By the time Janet Plum makes the short but taxing trip to serve the coffee, the mug is only half full. What’s missing of the morning brew is dotted on the…
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Join our free seminar to ‘Get the facts about Parkinson’s disease’
Tremors. Slowing of movements. Stiffening of extremities. These can be indications that you have Parkinson’s disease, and what’s important to keep in mind is…
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Healing at Home: Sue Hoffmann
UF Health Shands HomeCare is a comprehensive home health and personal care agency devoted to helping patients maintain an independent lifestyle or continue…
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UF, UF Health announce gift and new $75 million initiative to expand Norman Fixel Institute
September 13, 2021
The University of Florida and UF Health on Tuesday announced an additional $25 million gift from the Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation aimed at improving…
Department of Neurology, +4 more
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HIV drug shows potential to combat genetic form of dystonia in preclinical study
September 8, 2021
A new study found that an FDA-approved medication to treat HIV restored multiple brain abnormalities in a mouse model of a genetic form of dystonia. Dystonia…
McKnight Brain Institute, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, +2 more
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UF Health first in U.S. to implant new, advanced deep brain stimulation system
June 4, 2021
A team of University of Florida Health neurosurgeons and neurologists recently became the first in the U.S. to implant a newly FDA-approved, technologically…
Department of Neurology, Department of Neurosurgery, +5 more
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New AI tool to be tested in NIH-funded study to improve diagnosis of Parkinson’s and related disorders
March 18, 2021
University of Florida researchers will broadly test a new artificial intelligence tool aimed at distinguishing the precise diagnosis for patients with early…
AI at UF, College of Medicine, McKnight Brain Institute, +2 more
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Florida’s Alzheimer’s research consortium awarded $15 million grant to focus on diverse populations
June 18, 2020
The 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, or 1Florida ADRC, a University of Florida-organized consortium of leading research institutions aimed at…
College of Medicine, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Institute on Aging, +4 more
