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Myasthenia Gravis: Infusion Choices
Myasthenia gravis: the “tired muscle” problem that’s often misread If you’ve been told it’s “stress,” “just aging,” or “in your [...]
Nerve Conduction Study / EMG Prep
NCS/EMG prep — do this, avoid that Scheduled for NCS/EMG? Please prep like this. Small details make the test faster, [...]
What NOT To Do at Your Neurology Appointment
What NOT to do (common mistakes we see) Neurology visits are time-limited. Avoiding these mistakes helps us focus on diagnosis [...]
CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)
CIDP: when “neuropathy” is treatable — and delay costs function Not all neuropathy behaves the same. Some forms are immune-mediated, [...]
The 3 Types of Dizziness
Dizziness: 3 types (and why the details matter) “Dizzy” can mean very different things — and the type helps narrow [...]
Headache Red Flags
Headache red flags: when not to “wait it out” Most headaches aren’t dangerous. But some should be checked urgently. ✔️ [...]
- 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…
- Congratulations Dr. Jean Cibula April 29, 2026Dr. Jean Cibula elected to Honor Society Dr. Cibula was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society (UF College of Medicine Chapman Society). The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is a community of medical students, physicians, and other leaders who have been recognized for their compassionate care. GHHS reinforces and supports the human connection in…
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