Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
This presentation by P. David Charles, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at Vanderbilt University, was given at the University of Cincinnati on Oct. 15, 2008. The lecture explores 1) preclinical evidence suggesting that DBS is neuroprotective; 2) possible mechanisms involved in DBS-mediated neuroprotection; and 3) the ongoing DBS trial for early-stage Parkinson’s disease. This lecture, with Powerpoint, can be viewed on Internet Explorer versions 5.5 or greater. (It is viewable in Firefox using the “IE tab” extension.)
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Parkinson’s disease: Present and Promise of Medical Management
This presentation by Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc, associate professor of neurology at the University of Cincinnati, explores the present and promise of medical management of Parkinson’s disease. This lecture, with Powerpoint, can be viewed on Internet Explorer versions 5.5 or greater. (It is viewable in Firefox using the “IE tab” extension.)
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Gene Therapy Strategies for Parkinson’s Disease
This presentation by Caryl Sortwell, PhD, associate professor of neurology at the University of Cincinnati, explores the promise of gene therapy as a vehicle for changing the fundamental structure of Parkinson’s disease. The hour-long lecture, with Powerpoint, can be viewed on Internet Explorer versions 5.5 or greater. (It is viewable in Firefox using the “IE tab” extension.)
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