Overview
The general focus of my work is clinical neurology and teaching, including the diagnosis of neurologic conditions and their specific treatment.
I am not engaged in any laboratory research.
I am involved in the following clinical trials: (1) Principal investigator of double-blind, placebo-controlled research study on the safety and efficacy of Betaseron in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis; (2) principal investigator of compassionate administration of open label Ropinirole in the treatment of Parkinson's disease; (3) NORG neurology consultant; and (4) investigator for the collaborative study of hereditary basis of Parkinson's disease with Dr. Allen Roses.
My academic work is as a clinical neurologist with special interests in Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebrovascular disease.
I am not engaged in any laboratory research.
I am involved in the following clinical trials: (1) Principal investigator of double-blind, placebo-controlled research study on the safety and efficacy of Betaseron in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis; (2) principal investigator of compassionate administration of open label Ropinirole in the treatment of Parkinson's disease; (3) NORG neurology consultant; and (4) investigator for the collaborative study of hereditary basis of Parkinson's disease with Dr. Allen Roses.
My academic work is as a clinical neurologist with special interests in Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebrovascular disease.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor Emeritus of Medicine
·
2011 - Present
Neurology,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Analysis of current multiple sclerosis registries.
Journal Article Neurology · January 4, 2011 BACKGROUND: Patient registries are valuable because they provide data that cannot be captured in any other way. Observations from registry studies are particularly informative if multiple registries confirm similar findings. A selection of multiple scleros ... Full text Link to item CiteRegistry studies of long-term multiple sclerosis outcomes: description of key registries.
Journal Article Neurology · January 4, 2011 BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) registries can provide valuable insights into the natural history of MS. Key observational findings of the registries include MS patient disability progression rate, predictors of increased disability, and changes in lif ... Full text Link to item CiteMR imaging in multiple sclerosis: review and recommendations for current practice.
Journal Article AJNR Am J Neuroradiol · June 2010 MR imaging is widely used for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with MS. Applications and protocols for MR imaging continue to evolve, prompting a need for continual reassessments of the optimal use of this technique in clinical practice. This artic ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Aging And Cognitive After Cardiac Surgery
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1996 - 1999Aging And Cognition After Cardiac Surgery
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1994 - 1999Aging And Cognition After Cardiac Surgery
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1991 - 1999View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) ·
1968
M.B.B.Ch.