The University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration has been named a Tourette syndrome center of excellence along with four other centers in the Southeastern United States.
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Neural Network Modulation – a historical review in New England Journal of Medicine from Dr. Okun
Deep brain stimulation has helped more than 100,000 people with various neurologic disorders around the world.
Dystonia patient receives 1,000th DBS lead implanted at UF Health
The POST, a monthly magazine by Univeristy of Florida Health, published the story of 14-year-old Felipe Hanel and the deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to treat his dystonia. Felipe received the 1000th DBS lead implanted by the UF Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration team. “I know the place I ultimately want to stimulate in…
Dr. Okun talks on Orange TV’s Vital Living Forum about Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of our Center and Medical Director of the National Parkinson Foundation, discussed Parkinson’s Disease on the Vital Living Forum program on Orange TV which airs in Orange County, Florida. He discussed with host Katie Dagenais several aspects of the book “Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Healthier Life” and how the…
Dr. Michael Okun & Dr. Oliver Sacks talk about Tourette Syndrome & Tim Howard’s World Cup performance
Tim Howard’s record performance as goalie for the US team in the World Cup match against Belgium has garnered a lot of attention. Some was quite funny like his name temporarily being listed on the US Secretary of Defense page on Wikipedia. But some has focused on his experience with Tourette Syndrome which started in…
Dystonia Deep Brain Stimulation patient on Tampa Bay news
Check out this news segment from Fox 13 in Tampa Bay about one of our patient’s deep brain stimulation surgery for dystonia. They always tell me I’m bionic.
Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Physical Therapist both Finish the 2014 Boston Marathon
By: Meredith DeFranco, DPT and David Yon UFCMDNR patient Editors Note: The quoted & italicized text is from Mr. Yon who helped Dr. DeFranco write this post. “After more than 30 years of running, the Boston Marathon continues to be one of the most special places and events I have ever run. The history of…
They “breached the wall” – Interdisciplinary deep brain stimulation at UF Health profiled by Smithsonian Magazine
It’s true. There often is a wall between the neurosurgeon and the neurologist involved in deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures. But for the past 12 years and 1000 DBS lead implantations over that time, there has been no wall between Dr. Kelly Foote & Dr. Michael Okun, co-directors of the UF Health Center for Movement Disorders…
Gainesville/Lake City Support Group for Tics/Tourette’s
It is here… With the help of community members and staff, we are pleased to share that a Tic/Tourette Support Group has been formed in the Gainesville and Lake City areas. The meeting times and places will vary, so please contact Heather Simpson or Florida TSA for information regarding upcoming meetings. The group will have…
Join us for the 2014 UF Health Parkinson Disease Symposium on April 5th
Our 12th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium for Patients, Caregivers, & Health Professionals will be Saturday, April 5th at the Alachua County Senior Center. Address: 5701 N.W. 34th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32653 Map We’ll start with registration from 8am to 9am. Coffee, tea, and a light breakfast will be available until 10am. The first talk will start at…