Deep Brain Stimulation – Past, Present, Future

Presented by Stanford Health Library

This talk will focus on deep brain stimulation with respect to Parkinson’s disease reviewing the history of its discovery, current indications, and future direction. In addition there will be short updates on treatment and research regarding Parkinson’s disease.

Speakers: Melanie Lising, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center; and Laurice Yang, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center