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Neuropsychology one of many disciplines that help care for patients with Parkinson’s
Neuropsychologist Dr. Erin Holker does a lot of work with Parkinson's disease patients — in the clinic, in her research, and in the community.
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Neuropsychology and multiple sclerosis: providing compassionate, involved care
Neuropsychologist James Porter, PhD, ABPP-CN, shares his thoughts about working with a special group of patients during Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.
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Fellowship in brain injury medicine provides additional training in critical area
The department's Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship has a long history of leadership and the current fellow believes it's a "great adventure." #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
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PM&R physician offers potential relief for tinnitus sufferers
Physiatrist Dr. Stephanie Standal is able to give her patients who have tinnitus as a comorbidity with migraine headaches temporary relief from this annoying condition using a common injectable.
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Newest addition to the clinical team focuses on helping patients with low back pain
The department recently welcomed Dr. Orrin Mann to the PM&R Clinical Service Unit. He joined the Medical Spine team and is providing care at the M Health Fairview Clinics and...
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Department member brings lived experience to spinal cord injury research
Rehabilitation Medicine researcher, Rob Wudlick, has been with the department almost two years. Since he arrived, his primary focus has been on spinal cord injury (SCI) research.
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Neuropsychology conference hosted by the U to change how the subspecialty is taught
In September 2022, 50 to 60 delegates and about a dozen experts from U.S. academic centers that have neuropsychology programs will come to the University of Minnesota for five days to fulfill a...
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Helping those with epilepsy lead productive, meaningful lives
Dr. Eric Waldron, a neuropsychologist in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Division of Adult Neuropsychology, has been working with individuals who have epilepsy for more...
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New neuropsychologist excited about the opportunity to teach, do research, and care for patients
Courtney Eskridge, PhD, recently joined the Rehabilitation Medicine Department as an Assistant Professor in the Adult Neuropsychology Division.
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Rehabilitation specialists provide comprehensive, knowledgeable care for their breast cancer patients
When breast cancer patients come to the Rehabilitation Medicine Department for treatment, they are cared for using a multidisciplinary approach. Three of the physicians who work with these patients...
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U of M Udall Center secures $11.3M to continue Parkinson’s disease and deep brain stimulation research
The Udall Center at the University of Minnesota Medical School was awarded a new $11.3 million grant from the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke to continue its work in deep...
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U of M Medical School to house statewide center for spinal cord injury research and education
The University of Minnesota Medical School recently received funding to be the prime site for a spinal cord injury Center for Excellence through an interdisciplinary team in the upper Midwest.
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Being a Physician Assistant in a rehab setting is rewarding, challenging
National Physician Assistant (PA) Week is October 6-12 and recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. To celebrate, we interviewed two of the department’s PAs:...
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Rehabilitation Medicine Department oversees multidisciplinary Adult Post COVID Clinic
Although most people with COVID-19 get better within weeks of the illness, some people experience what’s known as post-COVID conditions. A new M Health Fairview clinic is poised to help them.
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Building ownership, adjusting to COVID, and managing growth key focus areas for the PM&R Residency Program director
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Director Brionn Tonkin, MD, has led his program through significant changes, from building a sense of ownership within the...
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What does a physiatrist do? How do they help their patients?
Physiatrist Parisa Salehi, MD, explains the role of a physiatrist, how it differs from that of a physical therapist, and why patients can benefit from seeing one.
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Medications and multidisciplinary care extending, improving the lives of those with spinal muscular atrophy
SMA affects approximately 1 in 11,000 births and can affect any race or gender. Individuals with the condition may have difficulty performing the basic functions of life, such as moving, breathing,...
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Translating 25 years of experience into training the next generation of providers
Like a medical Sherlock Holmes, Associate Professor Murali Krishnamurthy, MD, MSBE, MBA, loves to investigate his patients’ complex conditions, finding their root cause, and implementing effective...
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