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Neurologist | Interests: Leadership, Research, Science Communication | Views my own

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@KulikovUNIATF
Dr Alexey Kulikov
2 days
JUST PUBLISHED: Global status report on neurology The growing burden of #neurological disorders represents a major global public health issue. Every year, disorders such as stroke, meningitis and #epilepsy kill over eleven million people, making them the world’s leading cause of
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@YGadama
Yohane Gadama
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Truly an honour to be among the inaugural participants and graduate from the @wfneurology & @AANmember Global Advocacy Leadership Program. An inspiring journey of learning, connections, purpose. #GALP #AANadvocacy
@NataliaRostMD
Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN
4 days
What a great day for Global Neurology 🙌 Proud & excited to welcome the extraordinarily talented cohort of @AANmember & @wfneurology Global Advocacy Leadership Program graduates — stay connected, stay inspired, stay engaged. Congratulations #GALP 👏#NeurologyProud #AANadvocacy
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@StavrosKara
Kara Stavros, MD, FAAN
4 days
🎓Congratulations to this @AANmember and @wfneurology #GALP class of advocates!! 👏🌟🌏🧠 #AANadvocacy #AANPALF #AANleadership #NeurologyProud
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@MichaelOkun
Michael Okun
30 days
To shunt or not to shunt, that is the (NPH) question? The first large randomized trial of shunting for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) just dropped in NEJM, and there was clear benefit for walking, and it favored the group receiving shunts. Spoiler alert: Walking improved,
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@MayesoGwedela
Mayeso Gwedela (She/Her), PhD
2 months
Our study on clinical profiles of people with #Parkinsons at @QECH_Chipatala in #Malawi is out in Neuroscience. Some findings: High prevalence of early-onset PD, severe motor symptoms due to suboptimal #levodopa treatment, high comorbidity burden https://t.co/gIoQC7CJu4
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@YGadama
Yohane Gadama
2 months
Sharing our publication on PD in Malawi. Key findings include high prevalence of early onset PD, high exposure to pesticides, severe motor disability, and lack of access to medications… https://t.co/aGGxFgqGmv
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@lgwaunza
Lenon Gwaunza
3 months
#WorldBrainDay What is the best diet for brain health? That’s a question I get from patients and friends alike. Available evidence suggests that the best diet for brain health is the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay). This diet is a
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@lgwaunza
Lenon Gwaunza
3 months
Monday 22 July is World Brain Day. The theme for this year is “Brain Health For All Ages”. I will highlight a few neurological conditions and how people can prevent them. #WorldBrainDay
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@wfneurology
World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
4 months
Neurological disorders are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. This #WorldBrainDay, help raise awareness for #BrainHealthForAllAges. Register for the July 22 webinar: https://t.co/tYGwWA8Nxe #WBD2025
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@KUHeS_mw
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
4 months
FIRST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - 4TH KUHeS RDC Theme: Multidisciplinary Health Research and Innovation Key to Economic Development Deadline for abstract submission: 11th August 2025 Register and Submit your abstract now by visiting https://t.co/6othr8Qciu
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@BenedictNeuro
Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD
6 months
How should we treat #GBS in #LMIC settings with little/no access to IvIg? Why not use cheap and available steroids (IVMP)? @BrainIIGroup Analysis & next steps out today: https://t.co/4MYyXSmgzJ With Dr Prasad & AIIMS @LivUni_IVES @livuninews @LUHFTlearning @WaltonCentre
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@KUHeS_mw
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
6 months
World Parkinson`s Day 2025 Join @KUHeS_mw in commemorating World Parkinson`s Day 2025 and revisit a 2-part Chichewa documentary to learn more about the condition from neurologists, researchers, and lived experiences of people with PD. https://t.co/I3giSuH2OY #ExcellenceForLife
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@wfneurology
World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
6 months
Day 2 of the AAN-WFN Global Advocacy Leadership Program! Inspiring sessions with expert speakers from AAN and WFN, focused on building advocacy skills for neurologists from low- and lower-middle-income countries to become powerful voices in global neurology advocacy through
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@wfneurology
World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
6 months
🧠 The Tournament of Minds returns to #WCN2025! High-level neurology. Global teams. Competitive audience. Serious bragging rights. 💡 Assemble your 4-person team & register early — early bird ends July 23 👉 https://t.co/eVZvBJ7b6G #WFN #Neurology #TournamentOfMinds
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@YGadama
Yohane Gadama
6 months
Another highlight: Met and had wonderful conversation with @AaronLBerkowitz, a neurology educator I deeply admire. His book holds a special place in my heart. Fun fact: he’s been to Malawi as a Neuro resident! Grateful 4 the connection and what it will to my young career.
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@YGadama
Yohane Gadama
8 months
Excited and proud to see the launch of the WHO Technical Brief on Encephalitis, which I had the honor of co-authoring & coordinating! Grateful to the WHO, Brain Health Unit team for the opportunity to work on this important work 🌍🧠 Links below
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@JTatuene
Joseph KAMTCHUM TATUENE
8 months
Grateful to be in Wellcome's 2024 Report. Some thought-provoking findings coming soon! #StrokeinAfrica | Thanks @wellcometrust, @NDCNOxford, @ismcameroon, @SFatumo, @kamgnojoseph, @UniofOxford, @UNIGEnews, @NMHI_UofA, @UAlberta_FoMD, @LivUni, @MLW_Programme, @KillamTrusts
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@YGadama
Yohane Gadama
10 months
An incredibly informative and insightful documentary (in Chichewa). Thank you, @MayesoGwedela and Dr. Tiwonge Phiri, for your time and effort in putting this together and all the work you are doing for patients with movement disorders.
@MayesoGwedela
Mayeso Gwedela (She/Her), PhD
10 months
The documentary on Parkinson's disease awareness in Malawi is now available on-demand (in the local language Chichewa) on the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences YouTube account in 2 parts. Part 1 : https://t.co/ZDcND8FfR9 Part 2: https://t.co/uKP7xZaqtn #MoveDisorder
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