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A Cartoonist Gains the Ability to Draw Again—In the Operating Room

10.24.2023

Tim, a cartoonist, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after he started losing his ability to draw. He came to Stanford Health Care to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment. Watch to hear Tim and his health care team describe the moment when Tim regained his ability to draw in the operating room and learn about treatment options for Parkinson’s disease.

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Parkinson’s Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Vivek Buch, Neurosurgeon
Movement Disorders Center

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