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Weight gain after deep brain stimulation tied to electrode location in subthalamic nucleus
Dr. Amelia Heston and colleagues examined the relationship between electrode contact location in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and subsequent weight gain.
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She embroiders brain images, writes and creates games. It's not always perfect, and that's OK.
Dr. Alison Christy, working with Dr. Zack London, created a card game called Endowed Chairs, featuring 12 prominent women from the history of neurology, to amplify the names of these women in our history.
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Health Lab
Higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors
Research finds higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors.
Department News
ScienceAlert: Man identified with rare mutation that protects from Alzheimer’s Disease
A man was identified with a rare mutation that protects from Alzheimer’s Disease.
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University of Michigan is hoping to close the gaps in stroke care
Dr. Kristin Miller, Associate Director Telestroke Program, explains what telestroke is and what that care looks like for patients.
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U-M Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic receives Ataxia Centers of Excellence designation
The University of Michigan Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic received an Ataxia Centers of Excellence designation from National Ataxia Foundation.
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Health Lab
Adolescents, young adults with advanced heart disease show desire to take active role in medical care decisions
New research from U-M shows that adolescents, young adults with advanced heart disease want to take an active role in making medical care decisions alongside their doctors and caregivers. The study sheds light on the importance of including young patients in medical decision-making and the benefits it has on their psychological well-being.
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Car crash survivor avoids paralysis after less invasive spine surgery
Learn how a Michigan man, who survived a car crash and faced the risk of paralysis, was able to avoid it through spine endoscopy surgery performed by U-M Health. The innovative surgery is less invasive than traditional spine surgery and has a shorter recovery time.
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Human brains show larger-than-life activity at moment of death
A study finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest.
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Health Lab
Same-day heart diagnosis helps 1-year-old get immediate treatment
Unique collaboration at Michigan Medicine helps 1-year-old with serious heart condition see a specialist right away and receive immediate treatment.
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Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brain
A Michigan Medicine study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
Department News
U-M Neurologist to define the ‘RNA Alphabet’ with $2.3M grant
University of Michigan Neurologist to define the ‘RNA Alphabet’ with $2.3M grant
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American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award: Dr. Anita Shelgikar
Dr. Anita Shelgikar was awarded the Fellowship Director Recognition Award.
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American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award: Zachary London
Zachary London, MD, FAAN, was awarded the AAN’s most prestigious teaching award, the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education.
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American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award: Dr. Douglas Gelb
Dr. Douglas Gelb received the Frank A. Rubino Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology Teaching.