Dystonia Bulletin Board

"Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia and Parkinson's Disease"

Join the DBS team at Massachusetts General Hospital to find out how deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help you or your loved one. You'll get straight answers to your questions about this FDA-approved therapy, including:

--What is DBS and how does it work?
--What are the risks and benefits?
--Who can get this treatment?
--What can you expect before, during, and after the procedure?

Speakers for the Dystonia Agenda will include:

Lisa Paul, MSN, APRN-BC
Dystonia DBS Nurse Specialist

Nutan Sharman, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology

Emad Eskandar, MD
Director, Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery

Patient testimonials, Q&A, and lunch included!

May 10, 2008
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Massachusetts General Hospital
O'Keefe Auditorium
55 Fruit St - Boston, MA