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KSLA12 - Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSUHS, talks about the signs of Parkinson's Disease and the opportunity for African-Americans to participate in a new study at the Center.
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Biomedical Research And Industry Day (BRAID)
The BRAID conference is sponsored by our Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences and Center for Brain Health, along with the Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science at LA Tech. The target audience for this conference includes students, trainees, scientists and clinicians conducting biomedical research who are interested in the interface between the laboratory and industry.
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318 Forum - Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, LSUHS Director of Center for Brain Health, shares information related to understanding symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, treatments and research.
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KSLA12 - Neurologic Physical Therapy Specialists, Dr. Suzanne Tinsley and Matthew Martin, share the treatment opportunities available at LSU Health Shreveport for brain related disfunction.
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Bossier Press Tribune - DRCHC has teamed up with LSUHS Center for Brain Health, The Bridge, and Caddo Council on Aging to tackle the topic of dementia prevention.
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KTAL6 - The purpose of the Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease research study is to learn more about the gene that causes Parkinson’s in Black and African American people. Click here to learn more about participation.
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LSUHS has partnered with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to become one of five sites participating in the Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease study.
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KTBS3 - "I have two goals," said Elizabeth Disbrow, professor of neurology and director of Center for Brain Health. "One is to help contribute to cure, but the other one is to help relieve the suffering of the people in our community."
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318 Forum - Caregivers of people with dementia, often viewed as invisible second patients, face daily challenges that negatively affect their quality of life. The Center for Brain Health at LSUHS shares supports that are available for caregivers.
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KSLA12 - Hosted by LSUHS, LSU Tech and ULM, Biomedical Reseach And Industry Day (BRAID) attracted students who are interested in furthering careers in biomedical fields and to learn more about non-academic jobs in the industry.
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The concept of “meeting patients where they are” transcends medicine. The idea itself is one of the reasons that compelled many of us to join the medical profession; a field that continues to inspire us all. The transcendence of this concept can be observed in a variety of patients we see as part of the CBH neuro-rehabilitation program.
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