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Mumbai doctors perform rare brain surgery in PSP
Four electrodes placed in brain of patient with PSP syndrome during six-hour-long procedure. In a first, doctors at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital recently performed a deep brain simulation (DBS) surgery by...
Mumbai doctors perform rare brain surgery in PSP
Four electrodes placed in brain of patient with PSP syndrome during six-hour-long procedure. In a first, doctors at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital recently performed a deep brain simulation (DBS) surgery by...
Tracing the paths to disease (PSP)
The study, led by Dr. Gabor Kovacs of UHN’s Krembil Research Institute, maps the regions of the brain where pathological tau proteins arise in individuals with various sub-types of progressive supranuclear...
Tracing the paths to disease (PSP)
The study, led by Dr. Gabor Kovacs of UHN’s Krembil Research Institute, maps the regions of the brain where pathological tau proteins arise in individuals with various sub-types of progressive supranuclear...
Association of Stress-Related Disorders
Association of Stress-Related Disorders With Subsequent Neurodegenerative Diseases By: Huan Song, MD, PhD; Johanna Sieurin, MSc; Karin Wirdefeldt, MD, PhD Original Investigation | March 9, 2020 Key Points Question Do...
Association of Stress-Related Disorders
Association of Stress-Related Disorders With Subsequent Neurodegenerative Diseases By: Huan Song, MD, PhD; Johanna Sieurin, MSc; Karin Wirdefeldt, MD, PhD Original Investigation | March 9, 2020 Key Points Question Do...
The Falls and Frustrations of PSP
Written by Matthew J. Barrett, an associate professor of neurology and a movement disorder specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I often repeat her presentation to medical students: my...
The Falls and Frustrations of PSP
Written by Matthew J. Barrett, an associate professor of neurology and a movement disorder specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I often repeat her presentation to medical students: my...
Why does it take so long to get a diagnosis for...
PSP, MSA, CBD is a clinical diagnosis and can only be officially confirmed after an autopsy. This makes it hard along with how rare and little is known about them to...
Why does it take so long to get a diagnosis for...
PSP, MSA, CBD is a clinical diagnosis and can only be officially confirmed after an autopsy. This makes it hard along with how rare and little is known about them to...
Laura Louizos, Blog Author
Laura Louizos is a blogger and advocate for PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) and Founder of CCF for PSP Awareness.
PSP is a rare and debilitating neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, vision, speech, and cognitive function. Laura's mother was diagnosed with PSP in 2018, and since then, Laura has been dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and providing support to others affected by it.
Through our blog, Laura shares her personal journey as a caregiver, including her struggles, triumphs, and insights. She also provides resources and information about the disease, as well as tips and advice for living with PSP. Laura's writing is candid, inspiring, and informative, and her blog has become an important resource for the PSP community.
Laura is a passionate advocate for PSP awareness, and she works tirelessly to increase understanding and support for those affected by the disease. Her blog is a testament to her dedication and commitment to improving the lives of those with PSP, and she is a valuable voice in the fight against this devastating condition.