UTSW Neurology

@UTSWNeurology

Our mission is to advance therapies for neurological disorders through scientific discovery and the training of future generations of neurologists.

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Joined October 2012

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · 6 h

“Faster and better than a physician? Assessing diagnostic proficiency of ChatGPT in misdiagnosed individuals with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder” in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences. bit.ly/4e9zRtm

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. “Faster and better than a physician? Assessing diagnostic proficiency of ChatGPT in misdiagnosed individuals with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder” in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences.

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 25

🎙️ On a new VITALITY podcast, associate professor, Dr. Safia Khan, shares tips on falling back asleep, when to seek help, and how women’s sleep changes with hormonal shifts 🌙. Packed with actionable CBT‑I & treatment insights. #SleepHealth bit.ly/4lj8kbx

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. 🎙️ On a new VITALITY podcast, associate professor, Dr. Safia Khan, shares tips on falling back asleep, when to seek help, and how women’s sleep changes with hormonal shifts 🌙. Packed with actionable CBT‑I &amp; treatment insights. #SleepHealth
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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 17

Dr. David Leventhal spoke to the proposed mechanisms of dopamine signaling in Parkinson's Disease and related disorders at #NeurologyGrandRounds. What followed was a fascinating discussion on proposed models, future work, and emerging therapies. #PD

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Dr. David Leventhal spoke to the proposed mechanisms of dopamine signaling in Parkinson's Disease and related disorders at #NeurologyGrandRounds. What followed was a fascinating discussion on proposed models, future work, and emerging therapies. #PD

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 15

🎙️on a new VITALITY podcast, associate professor, Dr. Safia Khan shares tips on falling back asleep, when to seek help, and how women’s sleep changes with hormonal shifts 🌙. Packed with actionable CBT‑I & treatment insights. #SleepHealth youtube.com/watch?v=YXHtlL…

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 14

New study finds nearly 2/3 of cardiogenic shock survivors develop cognitive impairment within 3 months post-discharge. Over half still affected at follow-up. Highlights urgent need for cognitive screening & neuropsychology referrals in recovery plans. bit.ly/44yvMeR

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Texas Neurological Society@Texas_Neuros · Jul 13

Last day for online registration! 🚨 Sign up online for #TNS2025 by EOD. @kyleblackburnmd will be speaking on Friday afternoon in San Antonio! texasneurologist.org/summer-confere…

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 11

Last week, @RobertBachooMD delivered a compelling Neurology Grand Rounds on glioblastoma evolution—diving into phenotypes, treatment response, and future therapy design. #NeuroOncology #Glioblastoma Learn more about his research: bit.ly/4630lL9

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Last week, @RobertBachooMD delivered a compelling Neurology Grand Rounds on glioblastoma evolution—diving into phenotypes, treatment response, and future therapy design. #NeuroOncology #Glioblastoma
Learn more about his research: bit.ly/4630lL9

UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 10

Neurology Grand Rounds: Dr. Charles Grose spoke on the intersection between infectious disease, stroke, & dementia. It was followed by anthropological analogies and much excitement about future collaborations. To the future of medicine, today!

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 2

“High definition transcranial direct current stimulation as an intervention for cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's dementia: A randomized controlled trial” published by UTSW neurologists in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. bit.ly/441wyj7 #brain #science

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. “High definition transcranial direct current stimulation as an intervention for cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's dementia: A randomized controlled trial” published by UTSW neurologists in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. bit.ly/441wyj7

#brain #science

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jul 1

Dr. Ty Shang gave our #Neurology #GrandRounds last week, speaking on his data, clinical experience, and theories on cerebral amyloid angiopathy. His lecture spanned #stroke, behavioral, and #generalneurology. Plus, we learned interesting animal factoids! bit.ly/45POwYt

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Dr. Ty Shang gave our #Neurology #GrandRounds last week, speaking on his data, clinical experience, and theories on cerebral amyloid angiopathy. His lecture spanned #stroke, behavioral, and #generalneurology. Plus, we learned interesting animal factoids! bit.ly/45POwYt

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 30

UTSW neurologists published “Faster and better than a physician? Assessing diagnostic proficiency of ChatGPT in misdiagnosed individuals with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder” in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences: bit.ly/4e9zRtm #brain #chatgpt #science

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. UTSW neurologists published “Faster and better than a physician? Assessing diagnostic proficiency of ChatGPT in misdiagnosed individuals with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder” in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences: bit.ly/4e9zRtm

#brain #chatgpt #science

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 27

UTSW neurologists and their collaborators published “Essential tremor with tau pathology features seeds indistinguishable in conformation from Alzheimer’s disease and primary age-related tauopathy” in Acta Neuropathologica: bit.ly/44oaYXm #brain #Alzheimers #science

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. UTSW neurologists and their collaborators published “Essential tremor with tau pathology features seeds indistinguishable in conformation from Alzheimer’s disease and primary age-related tauopathy” in Acta Neuropathologica: bit.ly/44oaYXm

#brain #Alzheimers #science

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 25

DaiWai Olson, Ph.D., R.N., Stephen Bunt, Ed.D., Munro Cullum, Ph.D., and their collaborators published “Quantitative pupillometry as a potential biomarker in early concussion assessment” in @_jocn: bit.ly/44bvrh2 #brain #science #concussion

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. DaiWai Olson, Ph.D., R.N., Stephen Bunt, Ed.D., Munro Cullum, Ph.D., and their collaborators published “Quantitative pupillometry as a potential biomarker in early concussion assessment” in @_jocn: bit.ly/44bvrh2

#brain #science #concussion

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 23

Darin Okuda M.D., and his collaborators published “Dynamic Expansion and Contraction of Multiple Sclerosis T2-Weighted Hyperintense Lesions Are Present below the Threshold of Visual Perception” in @TheAJNR: bit.ly/43MYY1w Okuda Lab: bit.ly/4e8kiC5 #brain

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Darin Okuda M.D., and his collaborators published “Dynamic Expansion and Contraction of Multiple Sclerosis T2-Weighted Hyperintense Lesions Are Present below the Threshold of Visual Perception” in @TheAJNR: bit.ly/43MYY1w

Okuda Lab: bit.ly/4e8kiC5

#brain

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 20

UTSW scientists have identified a protein that appears to act as a master control switch for reactive gliosis, which could eventually lead to new treatments for #Alzheimer’s, #Parkinson’s, and #Huntingtons diseases. #brain #science bit.ly/4mIKebA

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 18

Professor Rong Zhang, Ph.D., and his collaborators published "Associations of cardiorespiratory fitness with cerebral cortical thickness and gray matter volume across the adult lifespan" in the Journal of Applied Physiology. bit.ly/4e6v7om @UTSWBrain @UTSWInternalMed

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Professor Rong Zhang, Ph.D., and his collaborators published "Associations of cardiorespiratory fitness with cerebral cortical thickness and gray matter volume across the adult lifespan" in the Journal of Applied Physiology. bit.ly/4e6v7om
@UTSWBrain @UTSWInternalMed

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 16

Congratulations to post-doc fellow Junyeon Won, Ph.D., on being accepted to the Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement of Clinical Trials in #Alzheimers disease and related #dementias (IMPACT-AD) fellowship track! @UTSWBrain @impact_ad

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Congratulations to post-doc fellow Junyeon Won, Ph.D., on being accepted to the Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement of Clinical Trials in #Alzheimers disease and related #dementias (IMPACT-AD) fellowship track! @UTSWBrain @impact_ad

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 4

Dr. Moira Kapral (@moirakapral) gave the #neurology #grandrounds this morning, speaking on her work investigating stroke systems and outcomes. It's fascinating work, with many corollaries between our systems. Thanks for visiting and meeting with us! bit.ly/4ktmYN6

UTSWNeurology's tweet card. Dr. Moira Kapral is the Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor and Chair of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is a staff physician at the Toronto General Hospital/University Health Network (UHN),...

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · Jun 2

Congratulations to Vibhash Sharma, M.D., and Julia Wieck, APP, on receiving an award for clinical excellence from the Department of Neurology! #utsw #neurology

UTSWNeurology's tweet image. Congratulations to Vibhash Sharma, M.D., and Julia Wieck, APP, on receiving an award for clinical excellence from the Department of Neurology! #utsw #neurology

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UTSW Neurology@UTSWNeurology · May 30

11 yr old Marley was born with a mutation in a gene called NARS1, which is involved in making a protein critical to the central nervous system. Later this year, she may become the first person in the world to receive personalized therapy for her disease. bit.ly/3SI4jAO

UTSWNeurology's tweet card. Marley Mansour, 11, is one of fewer than 100 people in the world with a particular mutation in the NARS1 gene. She's set to be the first person in the world to try an experimental gene therapy to...

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