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Dr Paul Silberstein Visits DBS Colleagues in New York

Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein has just returned from New York, USA, where he visited and shared experience with DBS colleagues at Columbia University and New York University Hospitals.

Dr Silberstein also attended Cornell University where he viewed Exablate, the MRI guided High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (MgFUS or HIFU) device.

HIFU is a technique whereby a targetted lesion is made to the brain using an external focussed ultrasound beam. In essential tremor, HIFU is used to interrupt brain tremor circuitry. HIFU is already approved for essential tremor in the USA and is under evaluation in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dystonia, where it may have a future role in the management of patients where symptoms predominantly affect one side of the body.

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PD Warrior Seeking Volunteers with PD to assist with Professional Training Program

PD Warrior are hosting an instructor course for health professionals on 24 June 2018 in St Leonards, Sydney, and are seeking volunteers with Parkinson’s disease to assist them for demonstration purposes.

To thank their volunteers, PD Warrior are offering afternoon tea, a copy of The New Parkinson’s Treatment book, an assessment and treatment with an instructor in training, use of their exercise circuit and a taste of PD Warrior! They will also be operating another course on 16 September 2018. If you’d like more information, please contact admin@pdwarrior.com.

 

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Parkinson’s Disease Reconditioning Program at Hunters Hill Private Hospital

Hunters Hill Private Hospital provides a multidisciplinary program to help improve quality of life for anyone with Parkinson’s Disease.

The 10 week, twice weekly therapy program consists of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nutrition. The program is guided by rehabilitation consultant, Dr Hannah Shin. The objective is to help patients better understand Parkinson’s, provide self-management strategies, improve physical function and more.

To participate, a doctor’s referral is required. The program is covered by health insurance.

The next intake will commence 25 June 2018.

For further enquiries, please contact Margaret Dixon on (02) 88769450 or email prp.hhp@ramsayhealth.com.au. http://www.huntershillprivate.com.au/Rehabilitation/Parkinsons-Reconditioning-Program

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Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group at NSPH

The first Deep Brain Stimulation support group took place at North Shore Private Hospital on Friday 25 May. The group, which will now meet quarterly, was hosted by Parkinson’s NSW and Sydney DBS and gave those who have undergone DBS as a treatment option for their Parkinson’s disease an opportunity to share their stories and experiences.

Speaker, Dr Paul Clouston, spoke about his own personal experience of electing to undergo DBS to help treat his Parkinson’s disease and how the procedure has improved his life. Dr Clouston was joined in discussion by Sydney DBS Neurosurgeon Dr Raymond Cook and Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein who provided the support group attendees with information on how they identify patients who could benefit most from DBS treatment.

The register your interest in the next DBS support group at North Shore Private Hospital, proposed for Friday 21 September, please call the Parkinson’s NSW Info Line on 1800 644 189

Dr Paul Silberstein, Dr Paul Clouston and Dr Raymond Cook

 

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Parkinson’s Disease & Deep Brain Stimulation Seminar at NSPH

Sydney DBS Neurologist, Dr Paul Silberstein and Neurosurgeon, Dr Raymond Cook were course convenors for the Parkinson’s Disease & Deep Brain Stimulation seminar at North Shore Private Hospital on 15 May.

A packed room of attendees, including Neurologists, GPs, Allied Health professionals and Parkinson’s nurses, listened to presentations from Drs Silberstein & Cook who were also joined by a DBS Neurologist, a Neuropsychiatrist and a Rehabilitation Physician who specialises in Parkinson’s disease.

Topics of discussion included an introduction covering a PD overview, current indications for DBS and current clinical guidelines before presentations on the DBS surgical procedure and two seperate patient two case studies. These case studies were supported by Dr Liang, Dr Shin and Dr Meagher’s expertise.

Pictured are presenters Neurosurgeon Dr Raymond Cook, Rehabilitation Physician Dr Hannah Shin, Neuropsychiatrist Dr Linton Meagher, Neurologist Dr Christina Liang and Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein.

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Post DBS Support Group at North Shore Private Hospital

What Happens After DBS? The first Post DBS Support Group, hosted by Parkinson’s NSW, will take place at North Shore Private Hospital on Friday 25 May at 10.30am. Enjoy morning tea while sharing personal experiences, asking questions and participating in discussions.

Speaker Dr Paul Clouston will be joined by Sydney DBS Neurologist, Dr Paul Silberstein and Neurosurgeon, Dr Raymond Cook.

Please call the PD NSW InfoLine on 1800 644 189 to register.