Weill Cornell Department of Neurology

Welcome From The Chair

Matthew E. Fink, MD Interim Chairman

The Department of Neurology and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is considered one of the premier academic neurology departments in the world.

News and Highlights

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month!

Seminars for People with Epilepsy

Parkinson's Disease CME For Professionals - Saturday, November 5, 2011

Update on Pediatric MS - 11/14 free evening symposium for professional

Announcing the Grand Opening of the Weill Cornell Multiple Sclerosis Center at Nyack Hospital

Dr. Krieger Discusses Restless Leg Syndrome on WABC

Introducing the Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Brand New Website

Dr. Leifer Leads Study Establishing New Guidelines to Improve Stroke Care

A study lead by Dr. Dana Leifer proposed new guidelines to monitor the diagnosis and treatment of patients at stroke centers with the goal of improving the care that they receive.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Calms Epilepsy

Device functions as "pacemaker for the brain." Calms epilepsy but not "miracle cure" - patients still need medication.

Announcing Weill Cornell's Center for Sleep Medicine

The newly constructed, expanded and relocated state-of-the-art Center for Sleep Medicine is a joint endeavor of the Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience, Medicine, and Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.

Reducing Dosage of Parkinson's Drugs Can Cause Symptoms Similar to Those of Cocaine Withdrawal

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Study Explains Difficulties in Tapering Parkinson's Drugs in Patients With Side Effects Such as Compulsive Eating, Pathological Gambling, Compulsive Buying and Hypersexuality. View profile for Melissa J. Nirenberg, MD, PhD.

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