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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2021 · 59 MIN

The Latest Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's

from The Parkinson's Podcast · host Davis Phinney Foundation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a highly effective and reasonably safe treatment for Parkinson's; however, it's also frequently misunderstood. The success stories about how people are sometimes living symptom and medication-free as a result of getting DBS understandably lead many to want to get the treatment as soon as possible. Others think it sounds scary and shy away from it. During this webinar, Dr. Joohi Jimenez-Shahed broke down the what, why, and how of DBS and its latest advancements. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a highly effective and reasonably safe treatment for Parkinson's; however, it's also frequently misunderstood. The success stories about how people are sometimes living symptom and medication-free as a result of...

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