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A newly published study showed that variants in genes associated with lysosomal function, specifically autophagy, were enriched among patients with #ParkinsonDisease exposed to agricultural pesticides. UCLA UCLANeurology Brent Fogel
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Ever feel like you are not getting much done? For today's #FactFriday , exploring ways to manage stress can significantly boost your productivity!
Whether it be through meditation, exercise, or reading, finding ways to cope with stress can greatly optimize your brain!
The UCLA Easton Center (UCLA Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research & Care) has posted its Spring 2024 Newsletter! It features Dr. Alejandra SĆ”nchez LĆ³pez, information on the FDA-approved Lecanemab, and more!
To read more the newsletter: eastonad.ucla.edu/newsletters/spā¦
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Lecanemab is approved for individuals with early stage #Alzheimers disease, such as mild #dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
Dr. Alejandra Sanchez Lopez from UCLA Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research & Care explains how effective Lecanemab is at removing toxic proteins from the brain.
youtu.be/2KWngjL0M78?siā¦
Congratulations to Dr.Ā Martina Wiedau for receiving the Association for University Professors of Neurology (AUPN) Faculty Leadership Award!
This award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their department. Congrats Dr. Wiedau! #UCLANeurology
The UCLA Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research & Care attends events all over LA to provide resources and information to the community. Team members recently attended the Keiro 2024 Caregiver Conference, where attendees learned new communication skills and innovative #caregiving solutions!
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Easton Centerās Spring 2024 Newsletter features Dr. SĆ”nchez LĆ³pezās answers to common questions about #lecanemab and the ELHA Lab, bridging science and the Latino communities in LA County.
#Alzheimers
ELHA UCLA Neurology
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April is #Parkinsons AwarenessMonth ! Dr. Jeff Bronstein examines the environmental causes of #Parkinsons , including some pesticides that might increase disease risk. Locating these causes is essential to figuring out treatment.
To learn more click here: youtube.com/watch?v=Ya3Q3Pā¦
š£Come hear one of our UCLA Palliative Care attendings Dr. Cara Siegel speak about how #PalliativeCare can help patients with brain tumors at the FREE 24th Annual UCLA brain Tumor Conference #HaPC #HPM
Lecanemab is the only disease-modifying drug currently approved by the FDA for #Alzheimers disease.
Dr. Alejandra Sanchez Lopez UCLA Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research & Care explains how #Lecanemab removes toxic proteins from the brain and slows cognitive decline in early stages of AD.
youtu.be/BFE8nOyKwhQ?siā¦
Fantastic talk yesterday by Adys Mendizabal, MD,MS, Joshua Budhu and Altaf Saadi MD MSc on social determinants of brain health. This topic is no longer optional for neurologists- š§ it directly impacts the health of and clinical care for our patients. Thank you š š #AANAM American Academy of Neurology
Individual #TMS #transcranialmagneticstimulation for #PPCS talk @ #AANSCC #AANAM #SportsConcussionConference #AANAM 24. You go Kevin Bickart with this cool study! UCLA Neurology UCLA Neurosurgery š§ UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program Nico Dosenbach David L. Brody Emily Dennis UCLA Health Operation Mend Vernon Williams, MD Meeryo Choe
Great meeting up with friends & colleagues in Denver for #AANAM #AANAM 24! American Academy of Neurology äøå±± ę“éćHaruo Nakayama Julia Kerrigan Dr. Todd Rubin MD, PhD Meeryo Choe Katherine Fu, MD Adrienne Keener, MD Sydney Wing, PhD Kevin Bickart Jason T Lerner, MD UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program UCLA Neurology UCLA Pediatric Neurology UCLA Neurosurgery š§
Today at #AANAM š
1ļøā£ Learn how to contribute to #NeurologyRF Neurology Journal Resident & Fellow section - 12:30pm Trainee Hub
2ļøā£ A milestone-driven Neuro bootcamp for PGY2s š§ š¢at 2:24pm Mile High 4EF
3ļøā£ Re-think journal club in GME at 3:30pm Mile High 4EF š UCLA Neurology #meded