Research Snapshot: Drs. Joshua Wong & Leonardo Almeida
Pilot study led by UF neurologists showed that biphasic DBS was safe, well tolerated and may provide faster benefit for patients with primary dystonia.
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Research Snapshot: Drs. Kara Johnson and Coralie de Hemptinne
UF study finds evoked resonant neural activity could serve as potential marker to guide DBS for Parkinson’s disease.
UF neuroscientists awarded “Invention of the Year” by UF Innovate
Drs. Coralie de Hemptinne and Jackson Cagle describe their technology designed to identify deep brain stimulation settings based on a patient’s brain activity.
UF neuroscientists publish review of latest Tourette syndrome research
Multicenter data sharing has enabled recent advances in understanding the genetics and pathophysiology of the neurodevelopmental disorder.
Is DBS safe during pregnancy?
Medical students lead review published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Future of DBS therapy: personalizing stimulation to target and treat symptoms
Study co-led by Dr. Michael Okun used temporally optimized patterned stimulation, or TOPS, as a therapy to personalize DBS treatment for Parkinson’s.
UF neuroscientist receives Parkinson’s Foundation junior faculty award
Dr. Coralie de Hemptinne honored with Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award to advance her research into new neuromodulation strategies for movement disorders.
UF study shows DBS may improve gait and balance in some essential tremor patients
Researchers report additional benefits of DBS for essential tremor in study of 17 patients.
Identifying the specific brain network to suppress MS tremor via DBS
UF neurologists identify a distinct collection of brain fibers to target with deep brain stimulation for tremor suppression in multiple sclerosis.
STAT: Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Michael Okun featured in story highlighting the expanding field of brain stimulation for conditions from movement disorders to addiction.
