Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a safe and well-established therapy that can alleviate the symptoms of dystonia. When used in conjunction with visualisation software, such as GUIDETM XT, it becomes a more efficient and effective therapy. Following on our recent newsletter in Dystonia Europe (Spring 2021 Edition, page 9-10) presenting the benefits of GUIDETM XT…
Milan’s Clinic for movement disorders, Botulinum toxin and personalised rehabilitation plans
The Sol Diesis clinic for musicians, that has been running since 2004 within the IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, is devoted to the prevention and treatment of neuromuscular diseases of professional and amateur musicians. “The patient’s medical and musical history, and a careful observation of the musician when he performs- says doctor Rosa Maria Converti, head…
“Dystonia can be overcome!” says Maestro Accardo
Maestro Accardo Taking part in the first National Day against this rare condition, the famous violinist said:” At the Don Gnocchi Foundation I found outstanding doctors and physiotherapists, thanks to whom I’ve learnt to understand my body” Salvatore Accardo, the internationally acclaimed violinist, was a testimonial of the professionalism and humanity of the…
Dr. Martin Reich Receives the David Marsden Award
Martin Reich, Julius Maximilian’s University, Department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany Our congratulations to Dr. Martin Reich, from Julius Maximilian’s University, department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany and the David Marsden Award winner 2021 for his paper: Probalistic mapping of the antidystonic effect of pallidal…
Dr. Martin Reich Receives the David Marsden Award 2021
Our congratulations to Dr. Martin Reich, from Julius Maximilian’s University, department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany and the David Marsden Award 2021 for his paper: Probalistic mapping of the antidystonic effect of pallidal neurostimulation: a multi-centre imaging study. Today Dr. Reich was presented with the award by Dystonia Europe President Adam Kalinowski at the Basal…
