@amahajanmd
Movement disorders neurologist and Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati| Science. Clinical care. Education. Occasionally, Policy| Views are my own, not medical advice. 🧠 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8807-6672
Early spring is a good time to visit Cincinnati. Join us for a video-based, interactive Movement Disorders Review.
Date: March 28, 2026
Location: The Graduate by Hilton, Cincinnati
Faculty, agenda and other details attached.
Link: neurocme.org
“Science is fundamentally different than, say, remodeling a kitchen.”
A must-listen interview by former NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research on the history of federal funding, pitfalls of the process and suggested future of scientific research funding.
www.statecraft.pub/p/whats-wron...
Does early autonomic burden in prodromal Parkinson’s disease predict later cognitive (thinking) impairment? Martinez Nunez and colleagues describe in a new paper in Movement Disorders how early autonomic symptoms in prodromal Parkinson’s disease may be linked to later cognitive (thinking) decline.
Does early autonomic burden in prodromal Parkinson’s disease increase risk of cognitive decline?
Our investigation highlights an opportunity for early risk stratification and potential intervention. @mdj-journal.bsky.social
Full text: movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Today at 6 pm EST
AAN Movement disorders section spotlight featuring @michaelokun.bsky.social
Registration: aan.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The AAN Movement Disorders Section Spotlight: Mid-career Neurologists in Academic Medicine by Dr. Michael Okun @michaelokun.bsky.social
When: 11/6/25, 6 pm EST
Target audience: All early and mid career neurologists, Division and department leadership
Register: aan.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The AAN Movement Disorders Section Spotlight: Mid-career Neurologists in Academic Medicine by Dr. Michael Okun @michaelokun.bsky.social
When: 11/6/25, 6 pm EST
Target audience: All early and mid career neurologists, Division and department leadership
Register: aan.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Has the idea and practice of academic medicine changed in recent years?
My perspective on what it means for early-to-mid career academic neurologists is now online as an OpMed on Doximity.
May resonate with other specialties.
www.doximity.com/articles/1a1...
For trainees and early career faculty
AAN Section Spotlight: Job search and early career in Academic Movement disorders
Sept. 17, 2025 at 12 pm EST
Speaker:
Kelly Mills, MD, MHS
Director, Movement Disorders Division
Johns Hopkins Neurology
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aan.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Do you know the 2025 updates in diagnosis and treatment of paroxysmal movement disorders? What are the causes of the sudden, brief episodes of involuntary movements like twisting, jerking or shaking. New article in the AAN's latest issue of Continuum. @amepilepsysoc.bsky.social
The clinically and conceptually fascinating topic of Paroxysmal Movement Disorders.
Honored to contribute to the 2025 Movement disorders Continuum issue.
Thank you for the invitation Dr. @michaelokun.bsky.social and Dr. Lyell Jones.
Link: continuum.aan.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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QEEG can identify neural changes even in early stages of cognitive decline and help differentiate etiologies.
Our review in Clinical Neurophysiology Practice covers fundamentals and focuses on applications.
Link to full text: doi.org/10.1016/j.cn...
When those who moved to private practice are asked if they miss academia..
Featuring Former Jedi Baylan Skoll (Ahsoka S1E6)
Join the University of Rochester Huntington’s disease team on Saturday, May 17th for the Team Hope Walk at Roberts Wesleyan! Check it out here: northeast.hdsa.org/events/2025-...
Can there be fluctuations in cognition and mood early in PD? Do you ask about anxiety and dysautonomia? The answers may surprise you. Spoiler alert: Stop being hyperfocused on motor dysfunction. Spend more time w/ folks and you may be surprised what emerges –de profundis – out of the depths.
All of academic medicine could all learn from oncology. It must adapt to recruit and retain physicians.
“It’s Dire”: Unprecedented Oncologist Faculty Departures Prompt ASCO Response
Link: www.oncologynewscentral.com/oncology/unp...
Letter: ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
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The closure of hospitals, especially in healthcare deserts is a blot on our healthcare system.
Crozer Chester Medical Center hosted residency training programs for IM, FM, EM, ObGyn and Psychiatry. These two hospitals saw nearly 80,000 ER visits last year.
www.fox29.com/news/crozer-...
Great to visit @michiganstateu.bsky.social, meet with trainees, old friends and present grand rounds on our work in the intersection of cognitive and autonomic domains.
Can cognitively unimpaired PD patients experience fluctuations in cognition and mood with dopamine replacement?
Yes: analysis reveals greater odds of fluctuations in anxiety (OR 7.5) and cognition (OR 2.8) with autonomic burden.
movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Dr. @elisabethbik.bsky.social presenting at UC Neurology grand rounds today on the fascinating topic of Errors and Misconduct in Biomedical Research.
From patterns on bathroom tiles to western blots.
Unlike private practices, some academic dept. have $0 CME and at least one is prohibiting attendance
Academic leadership: Physicians stay for academic advancement despite poor autonomy, lower pay, lesser clinical support, more admin oversight. "Prestige" alone won't suffice for retention.
It was fun and informative to chat with Dr. Sagari Bette on the neurology job hunt. Particularly interesting to learn from Dr. Anant Wadhwa, a movement disorders neurologist in a non-academic position in Boise, ID.
@sara-schaefer-md.bsky.social
Link: www.buzzsprout.com/1932303/epis...
Great to see MDS @movedisorder.bsky.social on #BlueSky. Added to the starter pack for movement disorders.
Most people get care where (and if) they can. For those able & willing to travel, they follow the reputation of specific programs/ individuals.
With departments housing 100 or more neurologists, can such a ranking even be accurate? What is the purpose?
health.usnews.com/best-hospita...
Great to see AAN President, Dr. Rost on Bluesky!
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It was a great honor and pleasure to present at the #AAN @aanmember.bsky.social in beautiful and sunny San Diego, and together with @Andres Deik and @amahajanmd.bsky.social share the latest news on movement disorders. Luckily, a lot is going on in our field! 😄
Those immensely useful tasks don’t “save the world” or “revolutionize healthcare as we know it” unfortunately.
A good read: www.bmj.com/content/386/...
AI in clinical care?
Lots of news but with such influence, comes responsibility. Evidence for unmonitored use must pass a high bar of scrutiny.
Prof. Lees and I share our viewpoint and a wishlist.
Link to full text: movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
If you are a senior resident, fellow and/ or a first time attendee to #AANAM
➡️Browse the app
➡️Email ppl to set up meetings
➡️Walk up to people and say hello
➡️Practice a 1 min intro
➡️Update CV
➡️Find out where the coffee is
➡️Wear comfy shoes
Any others?
P.S. 23 days to go
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Academic hospitals: 0
Private business: 3
Hahneman, Philly -> Mercy, Chicago -> Crozer Chester, PA
I’m sure there are others.
www.fox29.com/news/crozer-...