Jaffar Khan Named Chair of Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine
Emory - 3/22/23
Jaffar Khan, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology in the Emory University School of Medicine, effective April 1, 2023. Khan, a professor of neurology, has led the department as interim chair since May 2021.
Disparities in Diagnosis, Treatment for African Americans with Alzheimer’s
Atlanta Voice - 3/17/23
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease can be a daunting proposition. With African Americans disproportionately affected by the disease, education and planning are essential. The Seattle Medium
Carotid Webs: Armed and Dangerous
Stroke Busters - 3/9/23
BHC associate professor of neurology Dr. Diogo Haussen was featured on the podcast Stroke Busters to discuss carotid webs and the dangers associated with the diagnosis.
Emory Enhances 'Clock-drawing Test' Used to Detect Alzheimer's, Other Types of Dementia
11 Alive - 3/6/23
Emory Healthcare is working to improve a test used to detect Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Why Evenings can be Harder on People with Dementia—and How to Cope
Nationial Geographic - 3/2/23
When evening approaches, caregivers of dementia patients know to be on their guard for sundowning: a constellation of behaviors that can include restlessness, agitation, aggression, confusion and wandering.
Medical Breakthroughs from Head to Foot
Atlanta Magazine - January 2023
New techniques literally save the brain.