Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy to treat Parkinson's disease. It involves implanting a brain stimulator, similar to a heart pacemaker, in an area of the brain to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
The Division of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center offered a free half-day conference at the Harvey Morse Auditorium that focused on DBS and the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Each speaker discussed different aspects of Parkinson's disease treatment and the role of DBS. This was followed by an interview with a DBS patient and an extensive question-and-answer period.
At the end of this conference, attendees learned:
- Who are potential candidates for DBS treatment
- How DBS works
- Symptoms DBS treats
| 1 p.m. | Registration and Complimentary Refreshments |
| 1:30 p.m. | Introduction and Overview Clarke, Espy, MD Clinical Chief, Division of Neurology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center |
| 1:45 p.m. | Parkinson's Disease Treatment Options William Marks, Jr., MD Guest Speaker |
| 2:30 p.m | Deep Brain Stimulation: What's It All About? Ajay Ananda, MD Course Director, Attending Neurosurgeon, Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute, Department of Neurosurgery |
| 3 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 p.m. | Interview with DBS Patient Moderated by Dr. Espy |
| 3:35 to 4:30 p.m. | Question-and-Answer Period Moderated by Dr. Espy |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center gratefully acknowledges the unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic in support of this educational activity.
For an appointment, a second opinion or more information about Parkinson's disease management, please call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771).
