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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. ✔️ [...]
- Doctor Steps In After Billie Eilish Gets Accused Of Pretending To Have Neurological Disorder August 21, 2026A celebrity “appearing well on camera” does not mean they are “free of disability,” Dr. Michael S Okun said Michael S Okun, MD, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and author of the book Tourette Syndrome: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life, said a celebrity “appearing well on camera” does not…
- Primary prevention of Parkinson’s disease: proceedings, the 8C’s and a position statement from the Parkinson’s disease prevention think tank August 19, 2026New Publication Spotlight: Advancing the Prevention of Parkinson’s Disease Congratulations to Anastasia Barnes, Tejas R. Mehta, Jennifer L. Purks, and Michael S. Okun on the publication of their new article, “Primary Prevention of Parkinson’s Disease: Proceedings, the 8C’s and a Position Statement from the Parkinson’s Disease Prevention Think Tank,” featured in the June edition of…
- World Senior Citizens Day! August 18, 2026On Aug. 21, we recognize World Senior Citizens Day and celebrate the older adults who enrich our families and communities. Healthy aging includes caring for both the body and the brain. Staying physically active, socially connected and mentally engaged can support overall well-being and quality of life as we age. At the Fixel Institute, we…
- Morbidity, mortality, facility placement and cost of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease August 17, 2026New Research in Parkinson’s Disease Care! Congratulations to Hikaru Kamo, Tejas R. Mehta, Matthew Remz, Rachael M. Burke, Michael S. Okun, and Christopher W. Hess on the publication of their new article, “Morbidity, Mortality, Facility Placement and Cost of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease,” featured in the June edition of NPJ Parkinson’s Disease. This…
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