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Where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact on Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Dystonia, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Appointments: 1-352-294-5400
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3009 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608

08/05/2025

New research from an international team—including experts from Nagoya University, Juntendo University, and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health—documents the longest follow-up to date of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a patient with rare genetic parkinsonism (PARK14).

🔗 Click the link to read more https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590112525000817

08/04/2025

🧠 Before surgery, doctors check your vitals—but one crucial factor is often left out: brain health.

Learn how UF researchers are working to change that—and what you can do to protect your mind before going under.

Click the link to read more: https://ufhealth.org/news/2025/surgery-past-65-brain-health-screening-can-aid-recovery

08/01/2025

💬 What if one conversation could change the course of someone’s life?

On this week’s episode of This Is Getting Old, our very own Dr. Melissa Armstrong joins host Melissa Batchelor to talk about Lewy body dementia—sharing insights on the emotional, clinical, and communication challenges of a diagnosis, and how clarity and compassion can make all the difference.

🎧 Click the link to listen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-g8amA5v7o

07/31/2025

Mayo Clinic researchers — in collaboration with University of Florida experts — have identified a noninvasive imaging biomarker that could help diagnose DLB earlier and more accurately using free-water diffusion MRI.

💬 “We need better, noninvasive biomarker tests that patients can access easily,” said neurologist Dr. Shannon Chiu, who began her research training under UF’s Dr. David Vaillancourt, a pioneer in using free-water imaging in Parkinson’s disease.

This work could pave the way for earlier diagnosis and better clinical trial readiness for one of the most commonly misdiagnosed forms of dementia.

🔗 Click the link to read more about this UF-Mayo breakthrough in Movement Disorders. https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/neurology-neurosurgery/news/study-outlines-possible-tool-for-dlb-diagnosis/mac-20585941

07/30/2025

A new case series from Dr. Matthew Remz and the Fixel Institute challenges assumptions about deep brain stimulation (DBS) in DYT-11, a rare genetic movement disorder. Despite DBS’s high success rate, some patients don’t respond as expected—so the Fixel team asked why, and more importantly, what can be done?

Through advanced troubleshooting and even surgical revision, they found answers that could reshape care far beyond UF Health. This is the first documented case series of its kind.

📖 Read how clinical curiosity led to breakthroughs—and what it could mean for the future of DBS:
🔗 https://fixel.ufhealth.org/2025/07/29/fixel-researchers-chart-new-ground-in-treating-challenging-cases-of-dyt-11/

07/29/2025

Feeding tubes and IV nutrition might seem intimidating—but they’re powerful tools that help people stay nourished when eating becomes difficult. From stroke to Parkinson’s disease, nutrition support can promote healing, comfort, and quality of life.

👩‍⚕️ Whether you’re a patient or caregiver, understanding your options is the first step.

🔗 Click the link to read our full blog and get a clear, compassionate guide to nutrition support: https://fixel.ufhealth.org/2025/07/29/what-you-need-to-know-about-nutrition-support/

07/25/2025

A generous gift from the RMS Family Foundation is fully supporting a two-year movement disorders fellowship at the Fixel Institute—allowing Dr. Dan Fenn to train without financial burden and focus entirely on patients, research, and advancing care.

For Dr. Randy Schilsky, founder of the RMS Family Foundation and a person living with Parkinson’s, investing in fellowship training is personal. It’s about fueling earlier diagnoses, better treatments, and more hopeful futures.

💙 This is what it means to make an impact.

🔗 Read the full story and learn how funding medical education is driving change: https://fixel.ufhealth.org/2025/07/25/fueling-futures-a-gift-that-will-keep-giving/

07/24/2025

🖤 Remembering Ozzy Osbourne — a legendary musician whose openness about his Parkinson’s diagnosis helped break stigma and spark global awareness. By sharing his journey, Ozzy gave a voice to millions and helped push the conversation forward.

He passed away at 76 after a long and courageous battle with the disease. His transparency reminds us that public awareness is key to progress.

Dr. Michael Okun, a leading Parkinson’s expert at the Fixel Institute, weighs in on the serious risks of the disease and why early care and support matter now more than ever.

Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/ozzy-osbourne-dies-parkinsons-disease -to-improve-quality-of-life-while-living-with-Parkinson-s

07/23/2025

Researchers from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chung Shan Medical University, and China Medical University in Taiwan explored how semaglutide and tirzepatide may reduce the risk of dementia, stroke, and death in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

🧠 Click the link to read more about their findings: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2836412

07/22/2025

🧠 How can social workers support patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS)?
In this episode of the MDS Podcast, Nicole Duff and Dr. Amanda Currie dive into the potential role of social workers in DBS care and introduce a simple mnemonic developed by Dr. Currie’s team to guide referrals.

They also explore the clinical impact and future directions for integrating social work into the DBS journey.

🎧 Listen now to hear how multidisciplinary care is evolving!
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-social-workers-play-a-role-in-preoperative/id1453430231?i=1000718364002

07/21/2025

🧠 A new study by Dr. Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora and collaborators reveals major differences in how Parkinson’s care is delivered across top centers worldwide—from medication and physical therapy to mental health support.

The findings highlight the need for more consistent, equitable care—something the Fixel Institute is deeply committed to through its focus on multidisciplinary, patient-centered treatment.

🔗 Learn more about this important real-world study: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.70232

07/18/2025

Two dogs sniffed out Parkinson’s disease with up to 80% accuracy—just by smelling skin swabs. 🐶🧪
This research, led by experts from University of Bristol, University of Manchester, and Medical Detection Dogs, shows the surprising potential of canine noses in early disease detection.

🔗 Click the link to learn more! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40659046/

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3009 SW Williston Road
Gainesville, FL
32608

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5am
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+13522945400

Website

https://fixel.ufhealth.org/

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