Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Book
A Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation TherapyAuthor: Jill Marjama-Lyons, MD, Michael S. Okun, MD
Available online or as a hard-copy through the National Parkinson Foundation
Recommended by DZ & JL
Video
It Ain't Television . . .It's Brain SurgeryBy Ray Farkas
Available online on the Georgetown University Hospital website.
From the cover:
"This 18 minute film follows Ray Farkas before, during, and after his deep brain stimulation procedure at Georgetown University Hospital to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is meant to be a humorous look at a serious issue that has provided over 30,000 people who suffer from movement disorder new hope for a life they so richly deserve.
For more information about Georgetown University Hospital's Movement Disorders Program or to make an appointment, call Georgetown MD, our free physician referral service staffed by nurse counselors.
Call 202-342-2400 or toll-free 866-745-2633
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org
Recommended by BM & JM
