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.
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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.
UF leads 8th annual DBS Think Tank
Experts at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases hosted the 8th annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank.
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.
Follow a patient as they undergo DBS surgery for Parkinson disease
The Suncoast News Network has done a multi-part series on one of our Parkinson disease patients as he went through the process 0f getting deep brain stimulation. Mr. Delaney discusses his Parkinson disease and what led to the decision to get the surgery. Then reporter and anchor Hallie Peilet from…
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.
DBS for Tourette Registry shows benefit for select patients
University of Florida researchers are leading a multinational registry that tracks the progress of patients who have received deep brain stimulation for Tourette syndrome. In a report published in JAMA Neurology, the team reports after 1 year of stimulation a mean 45% decrease in Yale Global Tic Severity Scale score…
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…
WebMD article with advice for worsening Parkinson disease
WebMD and the Davis Phinney Foundation collaborated with our co-director Dr. Michael Okun on a new article that is more of a mini-course called “My Parkinson Disease Is Getting Worse! What’s Next?” In this course you will learn: The symptoms of advancing Parkinson disease Why symptoms may…