The Surprising Connection Between Living Near Golf Courses and Parkinson’s Disease
Gizmodo | 5/13/25
Svjetlana Miocinovic, an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at Emory University’s School of Medicine, also wasn’t surprised by the study’s results, though she notes that this shouldn’t be the last word on the topic.
Cryptogenic Strokes
Your Fantastic Mind | 5/12/25
A neurologist investigates strokes with no known cause to help prevent them from recurring.
3PD
Your Fantastic Mind | 5/12/25
Patients share their journey managing 3PD, a little-known balance disorder disrupting daily life.
Cognitive Lifestyle Factors
Your Fantastic Mind | 5/5/25
A lifestyle-based program shows how habits like sleep and exercise may slow cognitive decline.
Teaching Students to Treat Patients
Your Fantastic Mind | 5/5/25
Future doctors learn hands-on, empathy-based care for patients with memory issues.
Freezing of Gait
Your Fantastic Mind | 4/28/25
AI and motion capture help researchers study sound and light therapy for Parkinson’s freezing of gait.
Emory and Georgia Tech Pioneer AI-Driven Research on Parkinson’s Freezing of Gait
Emory News Center | 4/24/25
Emory University and Georgia Tech are leading an AI-driven approach to study freezing of gait, a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease that severely impacts mobility and independence.
Myasthenia Gravis
Your Fantastic Mind | 4/21/25
A rare autoimmune disease is met with hope as therapy and new meds help patients regain strength.
Knowing the Risks and Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
AJC | 4/3/25
There are 1 million people living in the U.S. with Parkinson’s disease according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. While most diagnoses occur after 50, there are signs to watch for at any point in your life and ways to reduce risk.
Monica Parker Named Atlanta Business Chronicle Community Outreach Champion
Atlanta Business Chronicle | 3/18/25
Emory neurologist Dr. Monica Parker was named the Atlanta Business Community Outreach Champion for her work as director of outreach, recruitment and education core with the Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
5 Surprising Ways to Boost Brain Health
Next Avenue | 3/13/25
"The brain is in a bone box and the rest of the body is not, and that should tell you how important it is to protect the brain," says Karima Benameur, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Emory University. She adds that the brain is your thinking center. It's responsible for regulating emotions, communicating with different parts of the memory, forming thoughts and speech and storing memories.
Emory ALS Center Awarded Grant from Hop on a Cure
LinkedIn | 3/11/25
Hop On A Cure recently awarded the Emory ALS Center’s Dr. Eleanor Thomas (pictured) and Dr. Jonathan Glass a $330,000 grant. The award will help Investigators study blood samples from patients with ALS to identify biomarkers of neurological damage and inflammation, as well as changes in blood protein.
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Neurologists and Pharmacists Trained in Neurology
Neurology Today | 3/6/25
At Grady Health System in Atlanta, Andrés De León, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Emory University, appreciates that, when he gives a patient a difficult diagnosis such as multiple sclerosis, he doesn't risk overwhelming the patient with a detailed discussion about treatment during the initial visit.
A Rare Brain Disorder Robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of His strong Speaking Voice
CNN | 1/29/25
“A small number of people, maybe 5%, will find that it goes away just like it came, and we don’t really know why,” neurologist Dr. Hyder Jinnah told CNN in an earlier interview.
Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? Here’s What 8 Doctors Actually Tell Their Patients
Today | 1/25/25
Dr. Karima Benameur also encourages her patients who've had a stroke to drink as little as possible because alcohol can increase the risk of another stroke. She gives the same advice to patients experiencing memory decline or any other types of cognitive decline.
Beta Blockers Linked to Delayed Motor Diagnosis and Slower Progression in Huntington's Disease
Neurology Today | 1/16/25
“That paper in 2016 was like this new one for Huntington disease, in that it was retrospective and based on pulling records from a database,” Dr. Factor said. “But there is ample data to suggest that these beta blockers have an anti-choreic effect. I haven't used propranolol for Huntington disease, but after reading this paper, for patients who can't tolerate VMAT2 inhibitors, I think I would consider it.”
Red Meat Blamed for Increased Cognitive Decline in Study
UPI | 1/15/25
Eating greater amounts of red meat - especially processed bacon, sausage and bologna -- increases the likelihood of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study suggests.
Dementia Risk May be Twice as High as Americans Live Longer, Study Finds
ABC News | 1/13/25
The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine has found.
In Life, Many Retired NFL Athletes Who Believe They Have CTE Have an Increased Risk of Suicidality
Neurology Today | 1/2/25
“The main message is that these players are worried that they have CTE, and we have to figure out a way to help them, whether CTE is there or not.” - Dr. Chad Hales