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Understanding Epilepsy: Signs, Triggers, and Treatments
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting nearly 3.4 million people in the U.S. It is characterized [...]
🐾 Cats and Alzheimer’s: Surprising New Research
A groundbreaking study from the University of Edinburgh has revealed that cats with dementia develop brain changes remarkably similar to [...]
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): A Breakthrough in Movement Disorder Treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a life-changing treatment for patients with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. It [...]
Understanding Shingles: When a Rash Becomes a Neurological Concern
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes [...]
Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Path to Lasting Relief
Trigeminal neuralgia is often described as one of the most excruciating pain disorders. It’s marked by sudden, severe facial pain [...]
Memory Loss: When to Worry
We all misplace our keys now and then. But when memory loss affects daily life, it might be time for [...]
- May is CurePSP Month of Awareness May 8, 2026May is widely recognized as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, vision, and cognition. It is also an opportunity to recognize the individuals living with PSP, as well as the families and caregivers who support them. Learn more about our PSP Center of Excellence.…
- New Study Reveals Environmental Factors May Speed ALS Progression May 6, 2026At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, research fellow A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez, M.D., Movement Disorders neurologist and ALS research fellow, is working to answer one of the most urgent questions in neurodegenerative disease: why does ALS progress differently from one patient to another? As the institute’s ALS research fellow, made possible through a philanthropic gift…
- Huntington’s Awareness Month May 4, 2026May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that impacts thousands of families. Throughout the month, organizations like the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) promote advocacy, education, and fundraising for research, often featuring campaigns and going blue. At the Fixel Institute, we are dedicated to providing…
- ALS Awareness Month May 1, 2026ALS Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the challenges faced by those living with the disease. At the Fixel Institute, we continue to advance comprehensive care and research for individuals with ALS. We are also proud to share that we have been recently designated an ALS Center of…
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