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Brad Racette, MD

@bradracette

Chair of Neurology, Senior Vice President, and Movement Disorders Specialist at @BarrowNeuro

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Pleased to share our new paper in "#Alzheimers & #Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association," which suggests that a substantial number of dementia cases in the US could be eliminated by reducing cardiometabolic diseases. Read the press release/paper: bar.rw/cmd

Pleased to share our new paper in "#Alzheimers &amp; #Dementia: The Journal of the <a href="/alzassociation/">Alzheimer's Association</a>," which suggests that a substantial number of dementia cases in the US could be eliminated by reducing cardiometabolic diseases. Read the press release/paper: bar.rw/cmd
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Congratulations to the BarrowNeurological Dept of #Neurology staff who presented at the 48th Barrow #Neuroscience Symposium, & thanks to all who attended. Together, we gained a greater understanding of the latest advances in the diagnosis & management of various neurological disorders.

Congratulations to the <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> Dept of #Neurology staff who presented at the 48th Barrow #Neuroscience Symposium, &amp; thanks to all who attended. Together, we gained a greater understanding of the latest advances in the diagnosis &amp; management of various neurological disorders.
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Pleased to see our paper on geographic ties between #dementia & #cardiometabolic disease (CMD) shared by HealthDay News & U.S. News Health. In our study at BarrowNeurological, we found that 37% of US dementia cases could be linked to 1 of 8 CMDs. Read article: bar.rw/cmd-usnews

Pleased to see our paper on geographic ties between #dementia &amp; #cardiometabolic disease (CMD) shared by <a href="/HealthDayTweets/">HealthDay News</a> &amp; <a href="/USNewsHealth/">U.S. News Health</a>. In our study at <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a>, we found that 37% of US dementia cases could be linked to 1 of 8 CMDs. Read article: bar.rw/cmd-usnews
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Congrats to BarrowNeurological #neurologyresident Dr. Tshibambe Nathanael Tshimbombu on being selected for American Academy of Neurology's 2025 Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum in August, where he will be provided with tools, training, & resources to advocate effectively for our patients & profession.

Congrats to <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> #neurologyresident Dr. Tshibambe Nathanael Tshimbombu on being selected for <a href="/AANmember/">American Academy of Neurology</a>'s 2025 Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum in August, where he will be provided with tools, training, &amp; resources to advocate effectively for our patients &amp; profession.
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Proud to share that Newsweek has again ranked BarrowNeurological as one of America's Best Hospitals for #Neurological Care. This is a testament to both our outstanding clinical care & our relentless pursuit of advancing treatments through innovative research: bar.rw/bestneurologic…

Proud to share that <a href="/Newsweek/">Newsweek</a> has again ranked <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> as one of America's Best Hospitals for #Neurological Care. This is a testament to both our outstanding clinical care &amp; our relentless pursuit of advancing treatments through innovative research: bar.rw/bestneurologic…
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Pleased to discuss my research on environmental risk factors of #neurodegenerative disease alongside Dr. @brittanykrzyz for episode two of "#BarrowOnTheBrain," a new, limited-series podcast from BarrowNeurological. Tune in at bar.rw/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Pleased to discuss my research on environmental risk factors of #neurodegenerative disease alongside Dr. @brittanykrzyz for episode two of "#BarrowOnTheBrain," a new, limited-series podcast from <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a>. Tune in at bar.rw/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Fullam has joined BarrowNeurological. Previously, as an active duty Air Force #neuromuscularspecialist, he started the first multidisciplinary care clinic for complex #neuromusculardiseases & #ALS in the Dept of Defense at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Fullam has joined <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a>. Previously, as an active duty Air Force #neuromuscularspecialist, he started the first multidisciplinary care clinic for complex #neuromusculardiseases &amp; #ALS in the Dept of Defense at Brooke Army Medical Center.
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Pleased to share that BarrowNeurological has been named an RLS (#RestlessLegSyndrome) Quality Care Center by the RLS Foundation, a testament to our Department of #Neurology's expertise in both #sleepmedicine and #movementdisorders. Read the press release at bar.rw/rls-qcc.

Pleased to share that <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> has been named an RLS (#RestlessLegSyndrome) Quality Care Center by the <a href="/RLSFoundation/">RLS Foundation</a>, a testament to our Department of #Neurology's expertise in both #sleepmedicine and #movementdisorders. Read the press release at bar.rw/rls-qcc.
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We recently welcomed our 1st #neurologyobserver funded by the Franke #GlobalNeuroscience Education Center. Dr. Yodit Molla (left, pictured with #BarrowGlobalNeurology Director Dr. Huiam Mubarak) is visiting BarrowNeurological from Ethiopia, with a focus on observing our #stroke care.

We recently welcomed our 1st #neurologyobserver funded by the Franke #GlobalNeuroscience Education Center. Dr. Yodit Molla (left, pictured with #BarrowGlobalNeurology Director Dr. Huiam Mubarak) is visiting <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> from Ethiopia, with a focus on observing our #stroke care.
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Pleased to share that BarrowNeurological has been named one of the World's Best Specialized Hospitals for #Neurosurgery by Newsweek for the 5th consecutive year. The Institute is No. 1 in the Southwest, No. 10 in the country, & No. 15 in the world. Learn more: bar.rw/newsweek2026

Pleased to share that <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> has been named one of the World's Best Specialized Hospitals for #Neurosurgery by <a href="/Newsweek/">Newsweek</a> for the 5th consecutive year. The Institute is No. 1 in the Southwest, No. 10 in the country, &amp; No. 15 in the world. Learn more: bar.rw/newsweek2026
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Our new Neurology Journal paper is the 1st to ID a national association between ambient #TCE & #Parkinsons. This study adds to the body of research linking PD & TCE, which seems to readily cross the BBB & cause dopaminergic #neurodegeneration: bar.rw/tce. Brittany Krzyzanowski PhD

Our new <a href="/GreenJournal/">Neurology Journal</a> paper is the 1st to ID a national association between ambient #TCE &amp; #Parkinsons. This study adds to the body of research linking PD &amp; TCE, which seems to readily cross the BBB &amp; cause dopaminergic #neurodegeneration: bar.rw/tce. <a href="/BrittanyKrzyz/">Brittany Krzyzanowski PhD</a>
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Within our #NeurologyResidency Program at BarrowNeurological, our residents can expect a customized training experience. Whether they're passionate about patient care, research, or #globalneuroscience, our Program is committed to helping them succeed: BarrowNeuro.org/NeurologyResid…

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We've expanded & upgraded our EMU at BarrowNeurological. This 16-bed adult EMU is the largest in #AZ & among the largest in the US. Our new command center can monitor 48 patients, equipping us to offer tele-EEG services to other hospitals, demonstrating our commitment to #healthequity.

We've expanded &amp; upgraded our EMU at <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a>. This 16-bed adult EMU is the largest in #AZ &amp; among the largest in the US. Our new command center can monitor 48 patients, equipping us to offer tele-EEG services to other hospitals, demonstrating our commitment to #healthequity.
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Last Friday we hosted Dr. Gregory Esper MD,MBA, professor of neurology and president of the Emory Healthcare Plan, to give our #Neurology Grand Rounds. His lecture entitled, ”Value and Neurology: The Health Services Research Approach by the American Academy of Neurology” highlighted the

Last Friday we hosted Dr. <a href="/gregoryesper/">Gregory Esper MD,MBA</a>, professor of neurology and president of the <a href="/emoryhealthcare/">Emory Healthcare</a> Plan, to give our #Neurology Grand Rounds. His lecture entitled, ”Value and Neurology: The Health Services Research Approach by the American Academy of Neurology” highlighted the
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I am pleased to welcome Rachel Thomas, MD, PhD, to our Department of #Neurology at BarrowNeurological. As a physician-scientist in our #NeurocriticalCare Program, Dr. Thomas applies her biochemistry background to study the mechanisms governing secondary injury in #TBI.

I am pleased to welcome Rachel Thomas, MD, PhD, to our Department of #Neurology at <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a>. As a physician-scientist in our #NeurocriticalCare Program, Dr. Thomas applies her biochemistry background to study the mechanisms governing secondary injury in #TBI.
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Environmental exposures likely contribute to most causes of #Parkinsons, but this likely happens in a complex milieu of genetic background, lifestyle, & co-exposures to other environmental neurotoxicants. See my recent interview w/ the The Wall Street Journal on this topic: wsj.com/health/wellnes…

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How do electric vehicles impact neurologic health? Is there a link to Parkinson’s disease? Dr. Brad Racette, MD unpacks this cutting-edge topic in today’s keynote — bridging innovation, environment & neuroscience.

How do electric vehicles impact neurologic health? Is there a link to Parkinson’s disease? Dr. <a href="/BradRacette/">Brad Racette, MD</a> unpacks this cutting-edge topic in today’s keynote — bridging innovation, environment &amp; neuroscience.
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I'm pleased to welcome Tom Finkelstein, MD, MPH, to our Dept. of #Neurology at BarrowNeurological as an assistant professor. As a board-certified internal medicine & hospice/palliative care specialist, Dr. Finkelstein is seeing patients in our #Alzheimers & Memory Disorders Program.

I'm pleased to welcome Tom Finkelstein, MD, MPH, to our Dept. of #Neurology at <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> as an assistant professor. As a board-certified internal medicine &amp; hospice/palliative care specialist, Dr. Finkelstein is seeing patients in our #Alzheimers &amp; Memory Disorders Program.
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Pleased to welcome Dr. Ashley Madera to BarrowNeurological as an asst. prof. of #neurology in our #MovementDisorders Division. She has a demonstrated commitment to #healthequity, w/ research focused on improving access to specialized care & addressing barriers to research participation

Pleased to welcome Dr. Ashley Madera to <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> as an asst. prof. of #neurology in our #MovementDisorders Division. She has a demonstrated commitment to #healthequity, w/ research focused on improving access to specialized care &amp; addressing barriers to research participation
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I am pleased to share that BarrowNeurological #neurologyresident Dr. Tshibambe Nathanael Tshimbombu has been selected by @aanmember for a 2026 Palatucci Action Plan Support Grant. With this grant, Dr. Tshimbombu aims to establish an online platform for #stroke education in the DRC.

I am pleased to share that <a href="/BarrowNeuro/">BarrowNeurological</a> #neurologyresident Dr. Tshibambe Nathanael Tshimbombu has been selected by @aanmember for a 2026 Palatucci Action Plan Support Grant. With this grant, Dr. Tshimbombu aims to establish an online platform for #stroke education in the DRC.