Research

The Neurology Department at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) exemplifies the university's commitment to research and scholarly excellence. Engaging in a diverse range of research projects, the department focuses on advancing understanding of neurological disorders and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Each year, these efforts result in numerous publications and presentations at both local and national conferences. This active participation in the academic community not only boosts University Health’s profile as a leading academic medical center in Kansas City, but also contributes to the broader field of neurology.

Neurology Research

Oral and poster presentations

Yordi S, Gratton S. "Orbital Apex Syndrome With Normal Imaging". Presented at North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) 2024.

A. Luke, B. Wagle. Defining and Understanding Barriers to Medication Reconciliation in the Outpatient Neurology Clinic. Presented (virtually) at the AAN Annual Meeting, April 2, 2022.

Sammour, Y., Wooldridge, D., Mahmood S.A., et al. Improving the Quality of Discharge Summary Template at UH-TMC. Poster presented at: 9th Annual Vijay Babu Rayudu Quality & Patient Safety Day; May 6, 2022; Kansas City, MO

Book chapters

Yordi S, Pandiri S, Gratton S. "Beta blockers (timolol)" chapter in "Migraine Management: Current pharmacological and non-pharmacological options. A guide to established, recent and ongoing drug, device and digital development projects". 2024.

A. Luke. Diseases of Poverty: Part 1 In N. Comninellis & S. Waldman (Ed.), Contemporary Issues in Global Medicine and Moving Toward International Healthcare Equity (pp. 49-69); 2022. Hershey: IGI Global.

Publications

G. Lobban, A. Luke, P. Basta, K. Laziuk, A. Kaira, A. Kulhari. Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Presenting as Isolated Multiple Cranial Neuropathies: An Extremely Rare Case; Cureus: July 2023.

A. Luke, K. Alexander, J. Loeb, W. Holloway. Retained esophageal foreign body, grill brush bristle, with esophageal perforation; American College of Radiology Case in Point: January 2022.

Mahmood, Salman A., MD, and Sean Gratton, MD. Vascular Headache Disorder. Video. [NOVEL]. 2023. Available at https://collections.lib.utah.edu/details?id=2286351. May 28, 2023.