It was a warm February day when David Kropp had his second stroke. A Mustang mechanic in Alachua County, he went out for his daily walk down Race Track Road,…
Spencer Wood skied down the mountain at 70 miles an hour in Valle Nevado, Chile. The familiar sound of his skis slicing through the snow filled his ears. Then,…
Focused ultrasound is emerging as a significant treatment option for people with Essential Tremor. Ultrasound energy is used to heat a small portion of the…
His first symptoms appeared during a Thanksgiving dinner in 2009, surrounded by family and food. Nine-year-old Austin Streitmatter was eagerly digging into his…
Parkinson’s disease has no cure. At least not yet. However, there are ways to delay the progression of the disease and still lead a long, fulfilling life. For…
As a corporate executive, Michael Pasternak was leading a retreat for 55 employees when, suddenly, he felt a jolt of searing pain stretching from his ear to…
Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative condition, second only to Alzheimer's disease in its prevalence. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation,…
Sometimes, a last-minute change of plans can make all the difference. Even save a life. One Saturday morning in late September 2024, Ted Melrose had just…
First things first: Wake up and open all the blinds. This was Lara Mehta’s morning routine. However, on one particular morning in August 2024, it felt…
February 4, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With stroke, every minute counts to prevent death or limit severe disability. Now, new data show that UF Health’s approach of sending a…
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