Former UF Professor Reaches A New Peak in Health After Hidden Brain Condition
A decade ago, David Whitney accomplished his goal of 50 marathons by the age of 50. He had climbed to the highest point in the contiguous U.S. (the…
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Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor: Key Q&A Insights
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…
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A Life Rewired: How Deep Brain Stimulation at UF Health Helped a Young Man Restore Control
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…
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Shelby Fights Off Aggressive, Fast-Spreading Brain Tumor at UF Health
Shelby Copas, always a natural athlete, collected several trophies throughout her childhood. Her extraordinary athleticism was especially on display in…
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Turning Agony Into Action: One Man’s Quest To Cure Facial Pain
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…
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Peering Through the Lens of a Pain-Free Future
It was fall 2019, and Donald “DJ” Head was packed and in the process of heading to Nevada to photograph a project when he noticed he was losing sensation in…
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Walking Toward Hope: Robin Celebrates Milestone on Brain Tumor Journey
Ocala resident Robin Feagle has done something truly remarkable: She completed the American Brain Tumor Association’s February walking challenge, logging 28…
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Keeping Her Head Held High: Yali’s Journey Defeating Dystonia
Two years ago, Yali used a walker as she inched toward her school’s entrance. Her neck, twisted and folded forward, hunched her over in “the shape of the…
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Jenna’s Journey: A Lesson in Resilience and the Benefits of Patient-Centered Care
In the summer of 2021, Jenna was on the precipice of major life changes. Jenna, then 24, had recently moved from Jacksonville to Gainesville, Florida, for a…
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Exploring Trigeminal Neuralgia and FAQs Surrounding This Painful Condition
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare and chronic condition that causes extreme nerve pain in the face. It often involves the lower lip and lower teeth or the upper…
