Things to Know Right Now | Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) ft. Abbott & Boston Scientific

Watch the latest Things to Know RIGHT NOW episode featuring Jacob Day of Boston Scientific and Jason O. of Abbott. Hosted by Eileen Lynch, Executive Director of the Parkinson's Resource Organization, Day and O discuss what you need to Know Right Now about Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.
Questions:
01:42 | What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)?
02:20 | How long has DBS been around?
05:11 | What is the surgery like?
07:38 | What types of systems are available for DBS?
09:00 | Are you a good candidate for DBS?
12:55 | What advice do you have for finding a doctor who can do DBS?
13:34 | What is a Movement Disorder Neurologist?
14:16 | How do Abbott and Boston Scientific devices differ?
26:27 | Are you able to use your cellphone to control a DBS device?
27:47 | Are there any examples of before and after DBS?
28:39 | Would my insurance cover DBS?
30:16 | When should you consider DBS?
31:29 | What are the side effects of DBS?
35:20 | Are there any Statistics on the outcome of the surgery being death?
Learn more here:
www.abbottdbs.com
www.dbsandme.com
Special Thanks to:
Abbott
Boston Scientific
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