Neurology in the News
Below are news releases and up-to-date information relating to the Neurology Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- In some dystonia cases, deep brain therapy benefits may linger after device turned off (Feb. 12, 2013)
- Cedars-Sinai clinic provides expertise in pediatric neurogenetic, neuromuscular disorders (Jan. 28, 2013)
- Cedars-Sinai physician-scientist awarded $3 million to study the most common inherited neurological disorder (Dec. 13, 2012)
- Cedars-Sinai among first hospitals in the United States to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center certification (Dec. 7, 2012)
- Famed photographer thrives after strokes to enjoy holidays with 9-month-old grandson (Dec. 4, 2012)
- In Cedars-Sinai study, common drug reverses common effect of Becker muscular dystrophy (Nov. 28, 2012)
- Richard A. Lewis, MD, joins Cedars-Sinai's neuromuscular disorders research team (Nov. 19, 2012)
- Cedars-Sinai researchers explore role of fungus in digestive disorders (June 6, 2012)
- Researchers identify genetic mutation causing rare form of spinal muscular atrophy (May 9, 2012)
- Cedars-Sinai stroke team earns award for improving region’s quality of care (May 3, 2012)
- Acclaimed artist and photographer Len Steckler "sees" like never before after losing an eye to cancer and suffering vision-stealing strokes (May 1, 2012)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association honors Dr. Robert Baloh, director of Cedars-Sinai Neuromuscular Division (April 27, 2012)
- Asma M. Moheet, MD, to Direct Cedars-Sinai's Neurocritcal Care Fellowship (January 27, 2012)
- Neuromuscular Disease Expert Robert H. Baloh, MD, PhD, Joins Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to Advance Lou Gehrig's Disease Research (January 9, 2012)
- Shlee Song, MD, Named Associate Director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Stroke Program (December 8, 2011)
- Neurology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai Wins Accreditation: Recruiting Underway for Inaugural Residents in Three Year Program (November 28, 2011)
- Cedars-Sinai Study: How Does a "Good" Protein Hurt Brain Cells After Clot-Induced Stroke (November 22, 2011)
- Referring Doctors Increasingly Aware of Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy; More Work Remains (August 16, 2011)
- Beyond Improving Parkinson's Symptoms, Does Deep Brain Stimulation Stall Their Progression? (January 17, 2011)
- Multicenter NIH Clinical Trial Will Study Potential Benefits of Brain Cooling After a Stroke (March 9, 2010)
- A Primary Stroke Center: The Right Treatment at the Right Time - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Stroke Program is one of the largest, most comprehensive centers in Southern California (December 3, 2009)
- Neurologist Patrick D. Lyden, M.D., Named Carmen and Louis Warschaw Chair In Neurology During Dedication Ceremony at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (May 20, 2010)
- Stroke Tipsheet: Technology Can Reverse the Effects of Some Strokes, but Stroke Onset Needs to be Treated Like the Emergency It is (December 3, 2009)
- Stroke Specialists Expect County's New Emergency Stroke System to Save Lives and Improve Outcomes Through Earlier Interventions (December 3, 2009)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis May Involve a Form of Sudden, Rapid Aging of the Immune System (October 8, 2009)
- Stroke Tipsheet - Technology Can Reverse the Effects of Some Strokes, But Stroke Onset Needs to be Treated Like the Emergency Situation It Is (August 17, 2009)
- Stroke Survivor Talks Prevention to African-American Community and Anybody Who Will Listen (Greg Taylor hopes his eight-year struggle will provide motivation for others) (August 12, 2009)
- Renowned Stroke Researcher to Chair Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (July 17, 2009)
- Monthly Group Provides Support for Survivors of Strokes in the Prime of Their Lives (August 18, 2008)
- Cedars-Sinai Stroke Team Earns Performance Award From American Heart Association (June 7, 2007)
