Fixel Institute launches neurotech lab
New lab aims to develop best brain stimulation techniques.
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DBS settings may be successfully managed at home after surgery, study shows
New research shows that people receiving deep brain stimulation, or DBS, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease may be managed successfully at home by a home health nurse
New study shows DBS provides 15+ years of benefit
Dr. Michael Okun provided insight into a study by European researchers exploring the long-term benefits of DBS.
UF Health first in U.S. to implant new DBS system
Technologically advanced DBS system designed to more precisely target motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and two other movement disorders.
Identifying patients with Tourette syndrome likely to benefit from DBS
Dr. Michael Okun co-authored journal Neurology review detailing a screening process to identify Tourette patients likely to benefit from DBS.
Two UF Neuropsychology students receive research awards
Lauren Kenney receives “Best Translational Neuropsychology Student Research” award from APA Division 40. Lauren will present her research during the Blue Ribbon Awards symposium at the 2020 annual meeting of APA in Washington, DC. Her project is entitled “Classifying Cognitive Subtypes in Non-Demented Individuals with Parkinson Disease: A data-driven Approach”…
Tips for choosing a DBS device
In the journal JAMA Neurology, Dr. Michael Okun discusses the challenge of selecting an appropriate DBS system for an individual patient.
Short & Long Term effects of DBS discussed at World Parkinson Congress
Dr. Michael Okun presented “DBS Outcomes: What can you expect in the short term and the long term?” at the 2016 World Parkinson Congress. To watch: Click here to register Choose September 21st Click Dr. Okun’s talk in the list There are lots of other great talks on that…
Dystonia patient receives 1,000th DBS lead implanted at UF Health
The POST, a monthly magazine by Univeristy of Florida Health, published the story of 14-year-old Felipe Hanel and the deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to treat his dystonia. Felipe received the 1000th DBS lead implanted by the UF Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration team.
Dystonia Deep Brain Stimulation patient on Tampa Bay news
Check out this news segment from Fox 13 in Tampa Bay about one of our patient’s deep brain stimulation surgery for dystonia. They always tell me I’m bionic.