Department of Neurology

After reading about Ethiopia's lack of neurological care, James Bower, M.D., joined others in an effort to turn that around, including developing a neurology learning[...]

By In the Loop • November 21, 2019

Since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Steve Grinnell has worked hard to stay active, stepping up his table tennis game and, thanks to co-workers, testing[...]

By In the Loop • November 19, 2019

Mayo Clinic and Medtronic have developed a device that uses electrodes implanted in the brain to detect oncoming seizures. The first to try out the[...]

By In the Loop • April 18, 2019

Sandra Murphy-Pak knows she may never benefit from research aimed at helping ALS patients lead more independent lives, but her reason for participating in research[...]

By In the Loop • April 2, 2019

The death of actor Luke Perry serves as a reminder that strokes happen to people of all ages. Reversing the risk factors that may lead to stroke and knowing the signs and symptoms can be lifesaving.

By In the Loop • March 19, 2019

Since 2016, volunteers in the Mayo handicrafters group have been creating distraction pads and other items that help reduce anxiety and agitation in patients. Most[...]

By In the Loop • July 31, 2018

Homes and communities can feel foreign and lonely for those living with dementia. Mayo’s Angela Lunde is part of a group working to change that[...]

By In the Loop • July 26, 2018

When Nick Foles isn't winning Super Bowl MVP trophies, he's helping his wife, Tori, raise awareness for POTS, a mysterious but increasingly common autonomic nervous[...]

By In the Loop • July 10, 2018

Chris White had dealt with epileptic seizures since birth and feared he would never experience the parts of life many of us take for granted.[...]

By In the Loop • June 19, 2018

Katie and Allie Buryk lived with strange symptoms for years before learning they had Tay-Sachs disease. Now, the young women are devoted to raising awareness[...]

By In the Loop • January 30, 2018