NEWS | Neurology

LSUHS Department of Neurology represented at the American Academy of Neurology Chair Summit in March 2026, highlighting the advancements of women in the field.

KTAL - Dr. Sheila Asghar, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and neurology at LSU Health Shreveport, warns that the sudden shift disrupts the body’s internal clock, raising blood pressure, increasing heart rate, and elevating inflammatory markers that can affect long-term health.

Irritability and short temper are just some of the many symptoms associated with Sleep Deprivation. LSUHS sleep researchers developed a SCREAM tool to help standardize the recognition of sleep deprivation. 

Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry, Assistant Professor of Neurology, received an Early Career Investigator Travel Fellowship for the 2026 "Planning for Prevention of Parkinson’s and Related Synucleinopathies: A Trial Design Forum".

Bossier Press Tribune - LSU Health Shreveport’s Center for Brain Health will host a free Community Forum on Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Center for Medical Education Building, located at 1634 Jennings Street in Shreveport. 

KSLA - Dr. Natalia Chunga-Iturry and Dr. Harleen Kaur of LSU Health Shreveport discuss life with movement disorders, treatments available and raise awareness before World Movement Day on November 29. 

KSLA - Dr. Chen Lin, Professor and Chair of Neurology at LSU Health Shreveport, discusses stroke prevention and recovery. 

Biz Magazine - Dr. Ansari offers extensive experience and a deep commitment to delivering cutting-edge care that improves outcomes for patients experiencing life-threatening neurological conditions. He specializes in vascular neurology and neurocritical care. 

The Neurology Journal abstract states: "Geographic disparities in stroke clinical trials may limit access to innovative treatments in high-burden regions. This study examines the distribution of completed stroke trials (2010–2020) relative to stroke mortality and hospitalization rates."

LSUHS welcomes Dr. Chen Lin as our new Chair of Department of Neurology. Dr. Lin’s research is focused on improving post-stroke outcomes during rehabilitation and recovery aimed at improving quality of life.

KEEL - There are new options for Parkinson's Disease Treatment in North Louisiana. KEEL Studios Gary Calligas speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow and Dr. Harlene Kaur from LSU Health Shreveport on "The Best of Times" radio hour. 

KTBS - June is brain health awareness month and the campus of LSU Health Shreveport has partnered with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research as one of 11 sites participating in the black and African American connections to Parkinson's disease study.

KSLA - Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, the director for the Center for Brain Health at LSU Health Shreveport, joined KSLA on June 26 to discuss Parkinson's disease.

Red River Radio - Health Matters explores treatment options and current research for the neurogenerative disorder, Parkinson's Disease, with LSUHS faculty.

Red River Radio - Dr. Sheila Asghar, LSUHS Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology and Sleep Medicine Fellowship, shares about quality sleep and how it can affect our health.

New Neurology faculty members - Natalia Chunga, MD, Assistant Professor, and Harleen Kaur, MD, Assistant Professor, - made a presentation at the Northwest Louisiana Parkinson's Resource meeting on August 16, 2024.

SBC Advocate - Dr. Mostafa Adel Hotait, LSUHS Assistant Professor of Neurology, provides treatment for Landry Wyatt as he struggles to continue playing football with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.

318 Forum - LSUHS Neurology Professors, Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow and Dr. Roger Kelly, share information on treatments for Alzheimer's disease, including the new FDA approved treatment for early stage patients.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Dr. Oleg Chernyshev, LSUHS Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine, joins other sleep medicine professionals to discuss the Mobile Sleep Lab.

LSUHS recently led a press conference in partnership with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport where LSUHS faculty discussed the safety, efficacy and development of a new treatment, Leqembi, to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.