Neurology® Podcast
Deep Brain Stimulation of Symptom-Specific Networks in Parkinson Disease
Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Nanditha Rajamani, a researcher specializing in deep brain stimulation, and Dr. Andy Horn, a neurology innovator, dive into the transformative potential of personalized DBS therapy for Parkinson's disease. They discuss cutting-edge advancements, such as tailoring treatments to specific symptom pathways and utilizing modern imaging for precise electrode placement. The conversation highlights the development of the ClearN algorithm to optimize outcomes and emphasizes how data-driven approaches can revolutionize symptom management and enhance patient care.
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- Deep brain stimulation can be personalized by targeting specific white matter tracks, tailoring treatment to the patient's most troubling Parkinson's symptoms.
- The innovative ClearTune algorithm enhances DBS programming accuracy, optimizing stimulation parameters based on individual symptom profiles and improving patient outcomes.
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Personalized Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be adapted to target specific symptoms of Parkinson's disease by focusing on distinct white matter tracks. Recent research emphasizes that stimulating different brain networks can lead to varying improvements in specific motor symptoms like tremors, gait issues, bradykinesia, and rigidity. The approach proposes a personalized strategy, where stimulation is tailored to the patient's most troublesome symptoms, using an innovative algorithm called ClearTune. This model integrates historical literature and modern imaging techniques, which allows clinicians to determine the most effective stimulation parameters for each patient.
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