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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#Genetic testing often provides essential information and insight for disease diagnosis, including neurological conditions.

Dr. Brent Fogel discusses the insurance hurdles patients may face when pursuing genetic testing.

Read more here👇: uclahealth.org/news/patients-…

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!

LASER-Net's 1st Annual Stroke Awareness Picnic will be tomorrow, April 27th, at UCLA's Wilson Plaza from 11AM - 2PM!

Stroke survivors, families, friends, and caregivers are welcome to join! Enjoy free food, drinks, parking, & connections with local resources and organizations!

The UCLA Easton Center (UCLA Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research & Care) has posted its Spring 2024 Newsletter! It features Dr. Alejandra Sánchez López, information on the FDA-approved Lecanemab, and more!

To read more the newsletter: eastonad.ucla.edu/newsletters/sp…

#UCLANeurology #Alzheimers

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.
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Congratulations to Dr. 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 Center’s Spring 2024 Newsletter features Dr. Sánchez López’s 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=Ya3Q3P…

LASER-Net's 1st Annual Stroke Awareness Picnic will be on April 27th at UCLA's Wilson Plaza from 11AM - 2PM. Stroke survivors, families, friends, and caregivers are welcome to join! Enjoy free food, drinks, and parking while connecting with local resources and organizations!

📣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?si…

The UCLA Brain Tumor Center is hosting the 24th Annual UCLA Brain Tumor Conference on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11!

Join patients & healthcare professionals at this free conference to hear the latest news on brain tumors, resources, and more!

uclahealth.org/braintumor

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- 🧠 it directly impacts the health of and clinical care for our patients. Thank you 🙏 🌍 #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 🧠 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 中山 晴雄　Haruo 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 🧠

Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Saver on his election to the Association of American Physicians!

Limited to 70 persons a year, the AAP fosters connections among scientists, disseminates key biomedical information, and inspires future leaders in medicine. Congrats Dr. Saver!

Today at #AANAM 🔅
1️⃣ Learn how to contribute to #NeurologyRF Neurology Journal Resident & Fellow section - 12:30pm Trainee Hub
2️⃣ A milestone-driven Neuro bootcamp for PGY2s 🧠👢at 2:24pm Mile High 4EF
3️⃣ Re-think journal club in GME at 3:30pm Mile High 4EF 📚 UCLA Neurology #meded

The Equity for Latinx-Hispanic Healthy Aging (ELHA) lab launched its first blog! They hope to serve as a resource for Latinx communities and share the latest news and findings on #AlzheimersDisease .

English: elhalab.org/alzheimers-dis…

Español: elhalab.org/la-enfermedad-…