Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) presented by Dr. Jessica Wilden and ClearPoint Neuro

Описание: https://Dr. Jessica Wilden, a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in multidisciplinary care for patients with disorders of the brain, including movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and essential tremor. She and her team performed nearly 400 MRI procedures for Parkinson’s disease and similar disorders using the ClearPoint Neuro Platform. She is one of the most experienced and proficient users of this technology in the United States, particularly regarding deep brain stimulation and pallidotomy, the surgical procedures for Parkinson’s disease.
Dr. Wilden will discuss both awake and sleep Deep Brain Stimulation options for Parkinson’s patients. Dr. Wilden will go in-depth on each step of an awake DBS procedure and the steps of a fully asleep DBS procedure to give us a better understanding of the similarities and differences of each option. She will give her perspective as a neurosurgeon on both options. Qualifications for DBS patients will also be discussed. Hear from a patient who had fully asleep DBS as they share their experiences with the surgery and life after surgery.

For more information on ClearPoint or to contact Dr. Wilden please visit the links below:

https://www.clearpointneuro.com/patie...
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Dr. Wilden also discusses H.R.8585 - National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. The legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Your senators and representatives need to hear from members of the Parkinson’s community about why we need a focused, national strategy to prevent Parkinson’s, find a cure, and ensure those living with the disease can access care.

It is encouraged that members of the Parkinson’s community in the U.S. to Call Your Members of Congress. For more information on how to reach your representative, sample letters and why this is important please visit:

https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awaren...