Podcast: Deep Brain Stimulation: Is It Right for Me or My Loved One? (Webinar Replay)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

Many people and families with Parkinson’s wonder if deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a surgical procedure for Parkinson’s — is a possible treatment option for them. In this episode replay, experts discuss who should consider DBS; potential benefits and risks; and the latest advancements in DBS research.
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