Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation

Katie Fordham with her husband
April 7, 2026

Deep brain stimulation helped patient continue serving others despite Parkinson’s disease

A pastor’s spouse is often a pillar of the community, speaking and ministering on behalf of the church. Katie Fordham embraced this role at Oak Bowery Church in Ohatchee, Ala., along with raising her three school-age children.
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Larry and Karen Fite
April 2, 2026

Doctor manages his Parkinson’s disease for 20 years, with help from deep brain stimulation

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis changes a person’s life forever. But the path of the condition varies, and some aspects of the journey can be controlled.
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Nurse in a Telehealth appointment
November 2, 2022

Deep Brain Stimulation

(DBS) is a procedure used to reduce uncontrollable movements and related problems in patients with movement disorders. It is generally used to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, and Essential Tremor; predominantly when medications can’t achieve the desired result. DBS is also used to treat Epilepsy and there is current research examining the […]
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