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Dystonia

HIV drug shows potential to combat form of dystonia in preclinical study

A new study found that ritonavir, an FDA-approved medication to treat HIV, restored multiple brain abnormalities in a mouse model of a genetic form of dystonia. The preclinical findings, featured on the cover of August’s edition of the journal Science Translational Medicine, identified ritonavir as a drug candidate with disease-modifying…

Cajun Crawfish Boil benefiting Tyler’s Hope

Join Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure at Fox Run with live music, Cajun-style boil, outdoor games, and adult beverages. All proceeds go to Tyler’s Hope. Sponsorship information is available at www.tylershope.org. Date And Time Sat, April 24, 2021 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT…

Quality of life outcomes after deep brain stimulation in dystonia: A systematic review

Congratulations Drs. Takashi Tsuboi, Joshua K.Wong, Michael S.Okun, and Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora on the publication of “Quality of life outcomes after deep brain stimulation in dystonia: A systematic review, in the November 18th online edition of Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. Abstract Dystonia is an incurable movement disorder which can cause…

Deep Brain Stimulation Management of Essential Tremor with Dystonic Features

Congratulations to Drs. Wissam Deeb and Michael Okun on the publication of “Deep Brain Stimulation Management of Essential Tremor with Dystonic Features,” in the June issue of Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements. Abstract Clinical Vignette A 64-year-old female with essential tremor (ET) presents for evaluation of deep brain stimulation (DBS)…