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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sleep and movement disorder that has been treated with dopamine agonists for nearly twenty years. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued new guidelines for treating this condition. Brian Koo, MD, associate professor of neurology and director of the Yale Center for Restless Legs Syndrome, played a role in developing the new guidelines and breaks down what patients should know.
- January 27, 2025
In recognition of her outstanding and innovative work as Program Director of the Movement Disorders Fellowship, Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS, has been honored with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2025 Fellowship Program Director Recognition Award.
- November 07, 2024
Using single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics, Yale researchers have created a detailed cell atlas of brains affected by Parkinson’s disease.
- October 14, 2024
The new Yale center is the first to focus on developing precision medicine for Parkinson’s disease.
- July 25, 2024Source: Power Over Parkinson's
Associate Professor of Neurology Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD, is interviewed by Power Over Parkinson's on how high-intensity exercise can ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, slow progression of the disease, and improve quality of life.
- July 17, 2024Source: Yale Medicine
Studies show that high-intensity exercise may slow the progression of the disease.
- April 15, 2024
Congratulations to Sreeganga Chandra, INP Associate Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, who was the recipients of the 2024 Graduate Mentor Award in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
- February 28, 2024
The Marcus Foundation has awarded $13.2 million to Yale School of Medicine, to support a clinical trial that could mark a first step toward a preventive treatment for Parkinson's disease.
- February 23, 2024
Six months of high-intensity aerobic exercise preserves the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, a small pilot study finds.
- February 15, 2024Source: YouTube
Associate Professor, Neurology; Clinical Chief, Movement Disorders; and Inaugural Director, Yale Comprehensive Parkinson Disease Care Center Veronica Santini, MD, MA, served as a panelist on a virtual conference for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).