Early Parkinson’s patients waiting too long to seek medical evaluation
The time between diagnosis and the beginning of symptomatic treatment is critical in the effort to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). A paper published in npg Parkinson’s […]
USF Health Neuroscience Institute highlighted during Congressman’s visit
Neurological diseases are growing at an unprecedented rate as Americans live longer and survive other chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer. During U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ visit […]
New medication significantly decreases involuntary movement
USF professor leads study on valbenazine’s effects on tardive dyskinesia. Antipsychotic treatment can cause involuntary movements such as lip smacking, tongue protrusions and excessive eye blinking. These movements […]
New drugs may improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease
Studies of the investigational treatments, authored by a University of South Florida neurologist, will be presented at the 2013 Academy of Neurology Meeting in San Diego SAN DIEGO, CA (March […]
Combining Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease expertise under one roof benefits research, patient care [VIDEO]
(IPX066), that alleviates motor symptoms quickly and appears to last longer than other levodopa medications currently available. The drug is expected to be approved by the FDA next […]
USF center leads in research critical for developing new treatments to slow or stop Parkinson’s disease
The USF Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, established in 1986, treats patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, including tremor, dystonia, chorea and restless legs syndrome. […]
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