Deep Brain Stimulation

Pilot study led by UF neurologists showed that biphasic DBS was safe, well tolerated and may provide faster benefit for patients with primary dystonia.

UF study finds evoked resonant neural activity could serve as potential marker to guide DBS for Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers find that the brain may benefit from a novel stimulation pattern called TOPS instead of chronic continuous, standard stimulation with DBS.

Drs. Justin Hilliard and Michael Okun featured in UF Health Inspire video about twin sisters treated for essential tremor.

International panel of experts co-led by Dr. Michael Okun says action is needed to improve certain patients’ quality of life.

Dr. Joshua Wong provides commentary on a research study that found brain signatures that may predict cognitive difficulty from STN DBS for Parkinson's disease.

UF neurologists identify a distinct collection of brain fibers to target with deep brain stimulation for tremor suppression in multiple sclerosis.

Experts at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases hosted the 8th annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank.

Dr. Michael Okun featured in story highlighting the expanding field of brain stimulation for conditions from movement disorders to addiction.

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