DBS trial for difficult-to-treat Tourette syndrome shows promise
Human trial of closed-loop DBS in four participants with difficult-to-treat Tourette syndrome finds treatment to be safe, beneficial.
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Study examines cause of “freezing” gait in Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun provides insight into a study by researchers in Switzerland looking into the causes of “freezing” in Parkinson’s.
Living with PD and struggling with impulse control? You may not be alone.
Researchers find impulse control disorders are likely more common with Parkinson’s disease due to underreporting by patients in questionnaires.
Future of DBS therapy: personalizing stimulation to target and treat symptoms
Researchers find that the brain may benefit from a novel stimulation pattern called TOPS instead of chronic continuous, standard stimulation with DBS.
UF deep brain stimulation team highlighted in video
Drs. Justin Hilliard and Michael Okun featured in UF Health Inspire video about twin sisters treated for essential tremor.
Access to deep brain stimulation to treat severe OCD is impeded, experts say
International panel of experts co-led by Dr. Michael Okun says action is needed to improve certain patients’ quality of life.
Six action steps to address disparities in Parkinson’s
Dr. Michael Okun co-authored JAMA Neurology special communication stemming from WHO consultation workshop.
PBS NewsHour Interviews Dr. Okun about Arts in Medicine Programs
Using arts in medicine can benefit wellness, contribute to healing and fight social isolation. Dr. Michael Okun speaks with PBS NewsHour about the UF Health Arts in Medicine program.
UF researchers identify blood biomarker that could aid in Parkinson’s diagnosis
Discovery of protein changes in blood immune cells could pave the way for a simple screening test for Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Researchers report COVID-19 elevates risk of Parkinson’s in mice
Dr. Michael Okun weighs in on mouse-model study reporting that COVID-19 infection increased risk of Parkinson’s in mice.
