Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine

A new, streamlined text book, titled Neuro-Oncology, which is part of the Neurology in Practice Series, co-authored by Roger J. Packer, M.D., and David Schiff, M.D., provides a concise update on translational research and best clinical practices in a rapidly evolving discipline.

Helene Emsellem, M.D., clinical professor of Neurology in the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is quoted in an article about the links between a good mattress and a good night's sleep.

SMHS announced today that Henry J. Kaminski, M.D., will be joining the faculty as the Meta Amalia Neumann Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology in September 2011.

Helene Emsellem, M.D., associate clinical professor of Neurology, says the typical high school senior gets less than seven hours of sleep on school nights, but they require much more.

Ted Rothstein, M.D., associate professor of Neurology in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, says a new study linking music with the release of large amounts of dopamine helps explain why people find listening to their favorite music a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

A new study on Alzheimer's disease shows that women end up bearing most of the burden. Ted Rothstein, M.D., associate professor of Neurology, says women are more affected because men have shorter lifespans.

Alzheimer's affects more than 35 million people globally and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.