Exploring the Use of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease

Nearly 1 million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s, and the symptoms of the disease can vary widely from person to person. The use of deep brain stimulation in neurology is among the most important advances in clinical neurosciences in the past two decades and is clinically proven to help ease some of the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Join host Ereka Vetrini as she travels to Lexington, Kentucky, to learn more about the use of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease and how one woman is staying one step ahead of her symptoms.

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[firstlast-xtsq]

What an inspiring story! And Ann looks like such an elegant, well composed woman. So happy for her - to see her progress and determination against Parkinson's is truly inspiring.

[afroimo]

What an amazing journey and what an inspiring testimonial. The best part: Ann is not an exception! Listen to her, don't wait, advocate for yourself and take your life back. Thank you for sharing this inspiring story with the world.

[amycolonna-robinson]

For someone living with #Parkinson's even the simple act of carrying a coffee mug can be a challenge. Ann is a great example of how #dbs can help ease the symptoms!

[anniesmallwood]

My husband is now in that stage of his parkinson's that medicine doesn't work anymore. Thank you for this kind of story. We now think that he will be good with DBS.

[salwashenouda]

Is treatmt available in Canada or do you accept patent from Canada for treatment of freezing gait syndrome