From Fixed Pulses to Smart Stimulation: Parkinson’s Treatment Takes a Leap Forward

Could magic mushrooms help treat Parkinson’s patients?

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From fixed pulses to smart stimulation: Parkinson’s treatment takes a leap forward

Although the brain is our most complex organ, the ways to treat it have historically been rather simple. Typically, surgeons lesioned (damaged) a structure or a pathway in the hope that this would “correct the imbalance” that led to the disease. Candidate structures for lesioning were usually found by trial and error, serendipity or experiments in animals. While performing one such surgery in 1987, French neurosurgeon Alim-Louis Benabid noticed …

How AI Is Improving Parkinson’s Care One Insight at a Time

Parkinson’s disease is deeply personal and profoundly complex. Its symptoms shift throughout the day, vary between individuals, and often evolve over time. Yet for years, clinical decisions have largely relied on brief check-ins during routine appointments between the patient and a movement disorders specialist. These visits, while valuable, often provide only a snapshot, not the full movie. It is difficult to understand a patient’s real experie…

Seminar to provide Parkinson's insights - The Guardian

A FREE community seminar will provide people with information about Parkinson's and help them connect with others living with the condition. The seminar will be held at the Swan Hill Club, 5/17 McCallum Street, on Thursday, May 22, from 10am to...