https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-rss/?orgId=109600&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Movement Disorders Division en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:33:55 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/connecticut-magazine-names-12-yale-neurologists-top-doctors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/connecticut-magazine-names-12-yale-neurologists-top-doctors/ 12 Yale Medicine neurologists have been named "Top Doctors" for 2026 by Connecticut Magazine. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/video/yale-parkinsons-patients-learn-to-tango-for-balance/11461387/ https://www.wtnh.com/video/yale-parkinsons-patients-learn-to-tango-for-balance/11461387/ The Yale Movement Disorders team, including Assistant Professor of Neurology Hae-Young Hawong, DO, teaches the tango to people with Parkinson's disease in order to improve their physical and mental health. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.healthcentral.com/news/crohns-disease/ibd-sleep-problems-linked-to-neurological-issues https://www.healthcentral.com/news/crohns-disease/ibd-sleep-problems-linked-to-neurological-issues Published in npj Parkinson's Disease, new research looked at prevalence and risk factors for RBD among 462 people with IBD. With Brian Koo, MD. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.mdlinx.com/news/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/3yJbpwQKmzURheQoP07cp7 https://www.mdlinx.com/news/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/3yJbpwQKmzURheQoP07cp7 "Dementia is often the scariest thing for many patients with Parkinson's disease, more so than motor symptoms," says Sreeganga Chandra, PhD, professor of neurology and of neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the study's principal investigator. "We are trying to understand the basis of cognitive dysfunction and whether we can find targets to ameliorate it." Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-parkinsons-disease-gait-and-balance-issues/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-parkinsons-disease-gait-and-balance-issues/ Assistant Professor of Neurology Hae-Young Hawong, DO, PhD, clarifies the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) versus other balance issues, and dispels misconceptions about medications prescribed to treat PD. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/ New findings reveal motor and cognitive deficits arise through separate mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease, challenging previous thinking. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/can-exercise-slow-or-reverse-brain-damage-from-parkinsons-disease/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/can-exercise-slow-or-reverse-brain-damage-from-parkinsons-disease/ According to Associate Professor of Neurology Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD, recent research shows that high-intensity exercise has a positive effect on brain health and dopamine levels in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). She also shares the latest research on innovative treatment options for depression in people with PD. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/restless-legs-syndrome-advice-has-changed https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/restless-legs-syndrome-advice-has-changed A Yale Medicine expert on restless legs syndrome discusses new treatment recommendations. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/sara-schaefer-recognized-with-aan-2025-fellowship-program-director-recognition-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/sara-schaefer-recognized-with-aan-2025-fellowship-program-director-recognition-award/ In recognition of her outstanding and innovative work as Program Director of the Movement Disorders Fellowship, Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS, has been honored with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2025 Fellowship Program Director Recognition Award. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/parkinsons-disease-associated-with-neuroinflammation-in-the-brain-new-analyses-reveal/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/parkinsons-disease-associated-with-neuroinflammation-in-the-brain-new-analyses-reveal/ Using single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics, Yale researchers have created a detailed cell atlas of brains affected by Parkinson’s disease. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/precision-medicine-for-parkinsons-new-yale-center-for-advanced-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/precision-medicine-for-parkinsons-new-yale-center-for-advanced-research/ The new Yale center is the first to focus on developing precision medicine for Parkinson’s disease. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:25:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL3g2nVgqvE&list=PLENR1lpvyYVXqK9u-czw3b-DW4FMogc0l&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL3g2nVgqvE&list=PLENR1lpvyYVXqK9u-czw3b-DW4FMogc0l&index=1 Associate Professor of Neurology Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD, is interviewed by Power Over Parkinson's on how high-intensity exercise can ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, slow progression of the disease, and improve quality of life. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/can-exercise-help-people-with-parkinsons https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/can-exercise-help-people-with-parkinsons A Yale Medicine expert explains research that shows exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/chandra2024graduatementoraward/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/chandra2024graduatementoraward/ Congratulations to Sreeganga Chandra, INP Associate Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, who was the recipients of the 2024 Graduate Mentor Award in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:45:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-grant-from-the-marcus-foundation-to-treat-parkinsons-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-grant-from-the-marcus-foundation-to-treat-parkinsons-disease/ The Marcus Foundation has awarded $13.2 million to Yale School of Medicine, to support a clinical trial that could mark a first step toward a preventive treatment for Parkinson's disease. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/high-intensity-exercise-can-reverse-neurodegeneration-in-parkinsons-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/high-intensity-exercise-can-reverse-neurodegeneration-in-parkinsons-disease/ Six months of high-intensity aerobic exercise preserves the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, a small pilot study finds. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQziXh8D81c&list=PLWc6Kqj5B4-Kq0RO7tv_YO6Ti4kSVyXHb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQziXh8D81c&list=PLWc6Kqj5B4-Kq0RO7tv_YO6Ti4kSVyXHb Associate Professor, Neurology; Clinical Chief, Movement Disorders; and Inaugural Director, Yale Comprehensive Parkinson Disease Care Center Veronica Santini, MD, MA, served as a panelist on a virtual conference for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/center-for-brain-and-mind-health-first-annual-symposium/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/center-for-brain-and-mind-health-first-annual-symposium/ The CBMH first annual symposium was held in May 2023, with over 100 in-person participants ranging from trainees to senior faculty. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/traineetuesday-risha-chakraborty/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/traineetuesday-risha-chakraborty/ Today’s #TraineeTuesday star is Risha Chakraborty, an undergraduate researcher in the Chandra Lab! She recently won the Y-Work Award for Outstanding Student Employees for her research on Parkinson’s Disease. Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/9-yale-neurologists-named-connecticuts-top-doctors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/9-yale-neurologists-named-connecticuts-top-doctors/ Nine Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health-affiliated faculty have been named to Connecticut Magazine's 2023 'Top Doctors' list. Fri, 05 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/new-study-uncovers-biological-mechanism-behind-loss-of-smell-in-parkinsons-patients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/new-study-uncovers-biological-mechanism-behind-loss-of-smell-in-parkinsons-patients/ In a new study published in Journal of Neuroscience, researchers uncover the biological mechanism behind loss of smell in Parkinson's patients. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-team-cycles-with-parkinsons-foundation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/yale-team-cycles-with-parkinsons-foundation/ On February 25, 2023, people with Parkinson’s, caregivers, allies, and healthcare providers from the Yale Comprehensive Parkinson's Disease Program participated in an indoor cycling event at CycleBar in West Hartford to raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson's Foundation. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/symposium-highlights-importance-of-biomedical-imaging-for-understanding-neurological-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/symposium-highlights-importance-of-biomedical-imaging-for-understanding-neurological-disease/ A Neuroimaging in Neurological Disorders and Diseases Symposium at Yale highlighted how imaging technology can enhance basic neuroscience research to help scientists better understand neurological diseases. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/veronica-santini-md-elucidates-autonomic-dysfunction-at-parkinsons-disease-webinar/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/veronica-santini-md-elucidates-autonomic-dysfunction-at-parkinsons-disease-webinar/ On November 22, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Connecticut Chapter featured Veronica Santini, MD, who presented “Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease” for the Association’s Summer/Fall 2022 Parkinson’s Education Series. This important webinar shed light on some of the more insidious symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that often go undetected and undertreated. The pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and available treatments were comprehensively reviewed for the virtual audience, which included people with PD, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/cedarbaum-presents-on-current-research-wearable-tech-for-parkinsons-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/cedarbaum-presents-on-current-research-wearable-tech-for-parkinsons-disease/ Jesse Cedarbaum, professor adjunct of neurology and psychiatry at Yale, presented in the American Parkinson Disease Association September webinar series, “Preventing Parkinson’s Disease: The Long and Winding Road that Leads to YOUR Door." Dr. Cedarbaum gave an overview of current and future research in Parkinson's disease, as well as developments in technology designed to manage syptoms in patients. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/fitness-counts-unites-parkinsons-disease-researchers-and-activists/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neurology/news-article/fitness-counts-unites-parkinsons-disease-researchers-and-activists/ The Yale Movement Disorders Division joined forces with the Parkinson’s Foundation at an event entitled “Fitness Counts” on October 14, 2022. The event featured remarks by Yale's Veronica Santini, Sule Tinaz, and Christine Gummerson, as well as Beat PD Today founder Michelle Hespeler. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z