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RNSH Parkinson’s Disease Information Morning 2017

Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein joined colleagues and peers on 13 September at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research on the Royal North Shore Hospital campus for a Parkinson’s Disease information morning. The session was attended by allied health professionals, GPs and nurses from around Sydney who were interested in being updated on Parkinson’s Disease.

Dr Silberstein discussed the future of stem cell therapy and device assisted therapies such as deep brain stimulation. Parkinson’s Disease nurse, Susan Williams from Royal North Shore Hospital, gave a Parkinson’s Disease overview and Prof Carolyn Sue, Director of Neurogenetics at the Kolling Institute, updated the audience on the latest PD research out of the institute.

 

Dr Silberstein, Prof Sue and Susan Williams

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Upcoming Sydney DBS Speaking Events

Sydney DBS Doctors, Dr Raymond Cook, Dr Paul Silberstein and colleagues are speaking at the following events. Please join us. Details are below.

Royal North Shore Hospital Parkinson’s Disease Information morning: (for Allied Health professionals)

  • Wednesday 13th September, 8.30-11.40am
  • Kolling Building, Royal North Shore Hospital Campus
  • Speakers: Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein and Director Neurogenetics Prof Carolyn Sue
  • RSVP or for more info: susan.williams3@health.nsw.gov.au

Parkinson’s NSW hosts Allied Heath Force in Coffs Harbour (for Allied Health professionals):

  • Wednesday 20th September 9.30am-1.30pm
  • Sawtell RSL: 38 – 40 First Avenue Sawtell NSW 2452
  • Speaker: Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein
  • RSVP or for more info: mollerc@ramsayhealth.com.au

Parkinson’s NSW hosts Parkinson’s Education Seminar in Coffs Harbour (all welcome):

  • Tuesday 26th September 9.30am-1.30pm
  • Sawtell RSL: 38 – 40 First Avenue Sawtell NSW 2452
  • Speaker: Neurologist Dr Jason Gu from Integrated Neurology
  • RSVP or for more info: mollerc@ramsayhealth.com.au

RANZCP 6th Annual Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Neurology Conference 2017 (all welcome):

  • Friday 27 October to Saturday 28 October
  • University of New South Wales, Sydney
  • Speakers: Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein and Neuropsychiatrist Dr Linton Meagher
  • RSVP or for more info: events@ranzcp.org

 

 

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New Siemens 3T Vida MRI scanner

Glen Cooper, Dr Raymond Cook, Nathan Anderson, Dr Paul Silberstein

North Shore Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at North Shore Private Hospital recently installed one of Australia’s first Siemens 3T Vida MRI systems, one of only six such class leading scanners worldwide, which provides revolutionary technology in clinical imaging. This wide bore scanner overcomes patient variability which means high-quality, fast, personalised exams with a shorter scanning time and improved patient comfort.

Neurosurgeon Dr Raymond Cook and Neurologist Dr Paul Silberstein are pictured with the new machine and other members of the Sydney DBS team, operative Radiographers Glen Cooper and Nathan Anderson. The team are excited about the positive outcomes this machine can provide for patients who undertake Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders.

 

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WSSFN Conference 2017, Berlin

In June, Sydney DBS attended the WSSFN (World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery) Conference in Berlin, Germany.

Dr Raymond Cook presented to a large audience of international attendees from around the world on dual deep brain stimulation as rescue therapy for complicated patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Dr Cook reported on the operating technique for this complex procedure, circumstances in which it can be used, and surgical outcomes.

A group from the USA presented a similar series referencing this rescue therapy technique and the earlier publication regarding this work from the Sydney DBS team. https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/365223

For more information https://www.wssfn.org/

Dr Raymond Cook presenting