News and Medical Alerts
We’ve Moved!
We are thrilled to announce that Neurological Consultants of Alaska has moved to a new, modern facility! We are dedicated to improving your experience and access to care, and this move is a significant step in that commitment.
While we have made many great memories at our Debarr Rd. office, we have relocated to a new, more convenient location.
Please update your records with our new address:
Our New Home: 202 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Our previous location at 2741 Debarr Rd. is now closed.
Rest assured, our entire team of dedicated physicians and staff has made the move with us. You will still be greeted by the same familiar faces, now in a more comfortable and updated environment. Our phone number and commitment to providing you with the highest standard of neurological care remain unchanged.
All future appointments will be held at our new Northern Lights office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Mini-Strokes
Parkinson’s severity – A recent study
Parkinson’s is a complex disease that affects multiple systems in the central nervous system, with the most prominent symptoms being slowness of movement (bradykinesia), tremor, and gait abnormalities. However, there are a multitude of other symptoms, including fatigue, depression, and anxiety.
A recent study appears to demonstrate markers of inflammation in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson’s patients, and these markers appear to correlate with depression, anxiety and cognitive impairment.
While this information does not change any treatment of Parkinson’s at this time, there is always hope that new information will lead to additional effective treatments. Click here to review article about: Parkinson’s severity
Sports Injury
In the past couple of decades there has been increasing interest and concern over long term effects of repetitive minor head trauma, especially as related to contact sports such as football and boxing. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is the name given to a brain disease linked to repeated trauma. Read more about sports injuries
Being physically fit offers surprising benefits
We all know the typical positive effects of routine exercise. One of the best known reasons is lower risk of vascular disease, such as heart attack. But now research suggests that low cardiovascular fitness in men at age 18 is strongly linked to an increased risk of seizures in later life. For more information on this topic click here: surprising benefits of exercise