NEWS | Neurology

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.

318 Forum - Dr. Himanshu Chokhawala, LSUHS Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, raises awareness about the warning signs of stroke and how to lower your risks.

In trying to identify those factors that ultimately determine whether the brain cells remain alive or die off following cardiac arrest, Dr. Hui-Chao (Reggie) Lee discovered a novel enzyme in the brain that occurs much more often in brain neurons that are susceptible to reduced blood flow.

318 Forum - Sleep deprivation is when an individual sleeps fewer hours at night or gets up in the morning unrefreshed. Dr. Sheila Asghar, LSUHS clinical assistant professor of neurology and pediatrics, shares how to develop healthy sleep habits.

BayouLife Magazine - Dr. Cresha Davis is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at LSUHS in Monroe, Louisiana.

Family Living Magazine - LSUHS, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Arvin Parvathaneni, shares information on Multiple Sclerosis, who it affects, typical symptoms and treatment.

Dr. Reggie Lee was selected to be a presenter at the 2022 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.