Debunking Five Common Myths About Parkinson鈥檚 Disease
Parkinson鈥檚 disease is a common neurodegenerative condition, second only to Alzheimer's disease in its prevalence. According to the Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation,鈥�
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A Lifesaving Last-Minute Decision: Rob鈥檚 Stroke Story
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鈥�
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Seconds That Matter: How the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Saved Lara鈥檚 Life
First things first: Wake up and open all the blinds. This was Lara Mehta鈥檚 morning routine. However, on one particular morning in August 2024, it felt鈥�
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BOB体育 Mobile Stroke Program provides faster stroke care to rural counties
February 4, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. 鈥� With stroke, every minute counts to prevent death or limit severe disability. Now, new data show that BOB体育鈥檚 approach of sending a鈥�
Department of Neurology, +3 more
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Keeping Her Head Held High: Yali鈥檚 Journey Defeating Dystonia
Two years ago, Yali used a walker as she inched toward her school鈥檚 entrance. Her neck, twisted and folded forward, hunched her over in 鈥渢he shape of the鈥�
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Dr. Kenneth Heilman, a founder in the field of behavioral neurology, dies at 86
July 17, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla. 鈥� Kenneth M. Heilman, M.D., a founder of the field of behavioral neurology who impacted generations of young neurologists worldwide and鈥�
College of Medicine, McKnight Brain Institute, +1 more
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Seven BOB体育 specialties among nation鈥檚 best in new U.S. News hospital rankings
July 16, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla. 鈥� Seven University of Florida Health Shands Hospital medical specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, once again marking UF鈥�
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BOB体育 welcomes Team USA medical personnel to talk about concussion and TBI
May 16, 2024
GAINESVILLE 鈥� As Team USA competes against the world in Paris this summer, it鈥檚 unlikely any broadcaster will discuss how well athletes sleep. It might be a鈥�
College of Medicine, McKnight Brain Institute, +1 more
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Parkinson鈥檚 Awareness Month: Expert Shares BOB体育鈥檚 Approach to Care, New Advances
April is Parkinson鈥檚 Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF鈥�
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BOB体育 now offers drug that might slow Alzheimer鈥檚 disease
April 23, 2024
University of Florida Health is offering a new drug therapy that could temporarily slow the progression of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease in some patients. Lecanemab is鈥�
Department of Neurology, +2 more
