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Gabriel Torrealba-Acosta

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Neurocritical Care
311 Research Drive, Room 201G, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Neurology · 2024 - Present Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neurology

Recent Publications


Optimal Head-of-Bed Positioning Before Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Article JAMA Neurol · June 4, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Small studies show that 0° head positioning of patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke improves penumbral blood flow and clinical stability. Understanding whether 0° head position maintains clinical stability would allow for optimal p ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sex differences in the diagnosis latency of Parkinson's disease in Latin America.

Journal Article Parkinsonism Relat Disord · May 2025 BACKGROUND: Age and sex are known risk factors for Parkinson's Disease (PD), but it remains controversial if there are sex differences in the diagnosis latency. The objective of this study was to examine these sex differences in Latin America. METHODS: The ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Universidad de Costa Rica (Costa Rica) · 2011 M.D.