Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Abigail Rao, M.D., brings new techniques and uses for deep brain stimulation

As a neurosurgeon, Abigail Rao, M.D., has performed many lifesaving surgeries to remove brain tumors and blood clots. As one of Norton Neuroscience Institute’s newest neurosurgeons, her practice now focuses on brain surgeries meant to be life-changing, rather than lifesaving. Using a method called deep brain stimulation (DBS), Dr. Rao places tiny electrodes inside the…

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

M.A.S.H. star reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Alan Alda recently revealed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease. The “M.A.S.H.” star appeared on “CBS This Morning” and shared that he was diagnosed three years ago. Parkinson’s disease is an incurable movement disorder that worsens over time. Symptoms include tremors of the hands, arms, legs and face; stiffness in the limbs; slowed movement; and…

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