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Mark A. Hirsch, PhD
Mark A. Hirsch, PhD
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Mark A. Hirsch, PhD
Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Florida State University, 1996
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Editorial: Exercise and neuroplasticity in Parkinson disease.
Hirsch MA, Dalgas U, van Wegen EEH. Front Neurol. 2025; 16:1587715.
Protecting Your Health and Brain Against Climate Change: An Information Page for Older Adults.
Heyn PC, Terhune EA, Godha K, Hirsch MA. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Feb;
International Journal of Medical Students.
Nguyen L, Hirsch MA. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI): Student Experience. 2024 Nov; 19;
Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Levels and Clinical Outcomes in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Kaagman DGM, van Wegen EEH, Cignetti N, Rothermel E, Vanbellingen T, Hirsch MA. Brain Sci. 2024 Feb; 14(3)
Vitamin D and Brain Health in Alzheimer and Parkinson Disease.
Philippou E, Hirsch MA, Heyn PC, van Wegen EEH, Darwish H. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Apr; 105(4):809-812.
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Studying an Arm Injection to Help Walking After Stroke
