Deep Brain stimulation and Communication Difficulties in Parkinson's

IPMDC Care Partners Tips and Tricks - May 2024
DBS and Communication Difficulties in PD
Since receiving FDA approval for Parkinson’s in the early 2000s, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has continued to be used in a range of applications for Parkinson’s. However, in some instances, deep brain stimulation can impact different aspects of communication.
Join us to discuss the impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on speech communication and solutions to mitigate those effects.
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