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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s Disease
… or non-motor symptoms. As DBS may worsen thinking or memory problems, it’s not recommended for people with dementia. … also may do detailed memory/thinking testing to detect any problems that could worsen with DBS. If your doctors do … guide the electrodes to the right spot while a person is asleep. Each method has its pros and cons and may not be …
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Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Disease
… a patient typically is awake, but some centers do offer asleep DBS. FUS is a one-time procedure (or two-time if … unable to undergo invasive surgery because of other medical problems. Others may not want to manage the logistics of DBS …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders Continues to Expand Its Reach Globally and Trains Clinician-Scientist Leaders for A New Era of Parkinson’s Research and Care
October 19, 2023
… Montreal, Canada Stephen will complete a fellowship in sleep with the goal of merging care and research on sleep and movement disorders at the University of Toronto. He will focus on sleep neurology and early risk factors of brain disease. …
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Ask the MD(s): DBS Battery Replacement; What Can Go Wrong, What to Know
June 8, 2023
… bleeding from the incision, especially if you have bleeding problems or take blood thinners. If this happens, contact …
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Recording Brain Activity Could Lead to Personalized Deep Brain Stimulation
February 11, 2014
… and easing off when things are good — could alleviate some problems that patients have with this therapy. The Michael … can trigger some side effects such as dyskinesia, speech problems or depression. With DBS, you can improve the …
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Next Generation Parkinson's Disease Treatment through Steering Brain Stimulation (NEXT)
… and disability reducing accordingly and improved sleep duration and quality. The NEXT project is key to the …