USF researchers find far-reaching, mirovascular damage in uninjured side of brain after stroke
Findings suggest that blood-brain barrier integrity suffers days after ischemic stroke, leading to serious complications; repair of this protective barrier might prevent them Tampa, FL (May 20, 2013) […]
Project PUP brightens patients’ time at USF ALS Center
Patients visiting the USF ALS Center on April 5 were greeted with a wagging tail and soulful eyes begging for attention. Sadie, a senior rescue dog from PROJECT […]
New drugs may improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease
Studies of the investigational treatments, authored by a University of South Florida neurologist, will be presented at the 2013 Academy of Neurology Meeting in San Diego SAN DIEGO, CA (March […]
USF-VA study finds long-term consequences for traumatic brain injury sufferers
Research with rat models finds chronic inflammation, suppression of cell regeneration, and neuronal cell loss contribute to wide range of motor and cognitive deficits TAMPA, FL (Jan. 4, 2013) – […]
Combining Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease expertise under one roof benefits research, patient care [VIDEO]
(IPX066), that alleviates motor symptoms quickly and appears to last longer than other levodopa medications currently available. The drug is expected to be approved by the FDA next […]
USF center leads in research critical for developing new treatments to slow or stop Parkinson’s disease
The USF Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, established in 1986, treats patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, including tremor, dystonia, chorea and restless legs syndrome. […]
Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute awarded Kendal Charitable Funds grant to conduct East Tampa memory screenings
Tampa, FL (Nov. 9, 2012) — The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute has been awarded the Kendal Charitable Funds’ first Promising Innovations grant to develop an Alzheimer’s disease […]
USF Multiple Sclerosis Center part of new therapeutic landscape for patients
The same day that the University of South Florida celebrated the 20th anniversary of its USF Multiple Sclerosis Center, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new […]
USF Health to lead new Friedreich’s ataxia study [VIDEO]
Click here to download symposium video USF Health will be the lead site for a new study testing the safety and effectiveness of a potent antioxidant for patients […]
Advances in ataxia research featured Sept. 6 at USF Health CAMLS [VIDEO]
Click here to watch archived live stream of symposium The annual scientific symposium hosted by by FARA and USF was live streamed for the first time, with more than 900 views via social media […]
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