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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Big smiles from our group at the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society meeting! So lovely to reconnect with old friends and colleagues @movedisorder.bsky.social

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We are very proud of our second year Movement Disorders Fellow at BIDMC, Dr. Phil Avigan, who is at the MDS meeting in Hawaii where he presented a case series about a novel pathogenic mutation causing spinocerebellar ataxia type 14 @movedisorder.bsky.social

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing movement disorders with our immersive, evidence-based CME course on Oct 16-17. Led by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course features real patient cases, expert insights and more. Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy October from the BIDMC #PD & Movement Disorders Center! See our October Newsletter for a list of upcoming community, educational and wellness events for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder and their care partners: conta.cc/4nIx2To

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We are a month away from our "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course (Oct. 16-17). Taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course offers evidence-based evaluation/treatment recommendations, video case examples & more! Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

This month, five members of the BIDMC #Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence team attended the 2025 Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Conference in Henderson, Nevada. Thank you to @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social for an excellent meeting surrounding innovations in #PD!

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

How do you continue to express creativity while managing #PD? Artists w/ #Parkinson's (painters, musicians, photographers, etc.) can email wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu to join our virtual "Calling All Artists" networking group for #PwP. Upcoming meetings: 9/11 & 10/23 @ 1:30PM

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Registration for the 27th Annual BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease Patient & Care Partner Symposium is now open! Join us for free in person or live on Zoom to hear from world-renowned #PD experts. To register, call 617-667-9885 or click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Fall is in the air! Browse through our September #PD newsletter (conta.cc/4lJLidq) for a list of unique programs for #PwP & #CarePartners! Make sure to secure a seat at our annual #Parkinson's Disease symposium. Click here to receive future newsletters: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The BIDMC & MGH @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Centers of Excellence host a collaborative, virtual networking group for people with #Parkinson's aged 50 or younger. To join our next meeting on September 3rd at 4:30PM, email wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu! #PD

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

BIDMC collaborates with local organizations to offer in-person exercise programs to our #Parkinson's community! View upcoming opportunities below. Care partners can join alongside their loved ones in programs at no cost. To register, contact wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu #PD

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Our center looks through a wide-angle lens, focusing on the needs of both people with #Parkinson's (PwP) and their loved ones. Read about our care partner support groups, as well as upcoming programs for #PwP and related disorders, in our August newsletter: conta.cc/44WmLg2 #PD

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The WellnessWorks Fall session begins August 11! Join NOW for access to specialized exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders. Using the form below, select your membership level (basic or full) and membership length (3-month or annual): forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Happy summer to all! Read through our July #PD Newsletter for a list of upcoming programs and research opportunities for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders: conta.cc/45Qjlwi Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters from our Movement Disorders Center here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The BIDMC Program to Advance Innovative Neurodegenerative Therapies (PAINT) has re-branded as Clinical Outcomes & Research Trial Excellence (CORTEX)! With shared expertise in industry sponsored research, our team strives to conduct impactful, patient-centered research: research.bidmc.org/cortex

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Our 11th Annual "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists takes place Oct. 16-17. This virtual course is loaded with videos and clinical pearls. Read more and register for a discounted price: cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/movement-dis...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The first class in our "Saturday Safety Series" for #PD led by Tami DeAngelis, DPT takes place THIS SATURDAY 6/14 at 10AM EST. This 3-part, online #Parkinson's exercise program is focused on strength and falls prevention. Learn more and register for $30: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Congratulations to Hannah Babcock for her abstract "A Personalized Gait Signature Assay in #Parkinson's" being accepted to the 2025 @movedisorder.bsky.social meeting in Honolulu, HI! This research, conducted with Dr. VanderHorst, focuses on longitudinal monitoring of progression in gait impairment

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Happy June from the BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center! View our June newsletter for an overview of upcoming programs for people with #PD and related disorders: conta.cc/3YMxB4Q To receive future e-newsletters, sign up here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

New to our #PD center or looking to learn more about our services? Join us virtually on June 11 at 2PM for our next "LEARN THE ROPES" meeting where we will discuss the many programs offered by our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence. Register for free: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

We were pleased to have @ludyshihmd.bsky.social join us for our most recent "Ask the Experts" webinar for people with #PD and care partners! View her talk, "Are my symptoms due to aging or to #Parkinson's" on YouTube today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbx...

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Ask the Experts: Are My Symptoms Due to Aging or to Parkinson's? By Dr. Ludy Shih

YouTube video by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Thank you to Dr. Lan Luo and Dr. Ron Alterman for speaking at our Spring 2025 Deep Brain Stimulation Ambassadors Meeting! View the recording below for a detailed overview of #DBS as a treatment for #Parkinson's, #Dystonia and #EssentialTremor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2r...

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Deep Brain Stimulation Virtual Meeting: Spring 2025

YouTube video by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

WellnessWorks offers specialized, online #exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder. The summer session is running NOW through August 2025! View the summer flyer below for more information and register online today: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Happy National #NursesWeek! We are grateful to have added Quynh Nguyen, NP to our Movement Disorders team in 2024. In the coming months, she will begin seeing her own patients within the MDC Clinic & DBS Program. It is a pleasure working with you, Quynh! Thank you for all you do for our patients.

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy May from our #Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center! Browse through our May Newsletter for a look at upcoming #PD programs and recent announcements, including Dr. Simon's SPARK NS award: conta.cc/4jsVtlY Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

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Parkinson's Disease Email Sign-up

Sign up for BIDMC's Parkinson's Disease eNewsletter for upcoming educational, wellness, and research programs for the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Center.

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Dr. VanderHorst always takes time to encourage her patients to exercise in a way that fits their abilities, by setting small goals at first and with consistency being key. She has been putting this into practice herself over the past few years and completed the 2025 #BostonMarathon. Congratulations!

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We are excited to announce the return of "Learn the Ropes," a free, virtual program for new or returning patients to learn about the many educational/wellness programs offered by our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence. Register to join on June 11th: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Join @ludyshihmd.bsky.social on Zoom on May 3rd at 10AM for a free, patient-facing talk titled "Are My Symptoms Due to Aging or to #Parkinsons?" This presentation is part of the BIDMC "Ask the Experts" webinar series for people with #PD & care partners. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

The @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social New England Chapter #Parkinsons Symposium takes place in person (North Chelmsford, MA) & online on May 9! BIDMC Movement Disorders Center Director, Dr. David K. Simon, will be presenting on slowing #PD progression. Register for free: www.parkinson.org/events/2025/...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

ADULT CHILDREN with a parent with #Parkinson's or a related disorder can join Dr. Lynn Shaughnessy & Lissa Kapust, LICSW for a virtual networking/educational meeting surrounding mood and cognition in #PD on April 24 at 5PM. Register for free here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

"Still Honeyman" is a documentary following Mark Honeyman’s journey with #essentialtremor and deep brain stimulation (DBS). This inspirational film is only available for free until April 25th! You will not want to miss it. Watch now using a valid email address: stillhoneyman.com #ET #DBS

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Still Honeyman

Still Honeyman is a documentary that follows Mark Honeyman’s journey with essential tremor and his decision to pursue Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Embracing whatever outcome awaits - Still Honeyman h...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Our 11th Annual @harvardmed.bsky.social "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts and Practice" CME/CNE course for healthcare professionals takes place Oct. 16-17! This virtual course is loaded with videos/clinical pearls. Register early for a discounted price: cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/movement-dis...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Our #PD and Movement Disorders Center Director, David K. Simon, and Center Coordinators, Hannah Babcock & Jackie Forbes, are spreading #Parkinson’s awareness this April through their participation in the @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social #stackdontcrack Fundraising Challenge. Try it out and tag us!

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

SPARK NS announces the 2025 awardees: up to $2 million over 2 years plus access to expertise and education to support translation of potential #Parkinson's treatments from the lab into clinical trials. I'm thrilled to be included in this cohort! #PD www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

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SPARK NS Selects Eight Projects to Receive Aggregate Funding of Up to $16 Million to Advance Academic Discoveries in Parkinson’s Disease from the Lab to the Clinic

SPARK NS announces the eight projects selected to receive aggregate funding of up to $16 million to advance academic discoveries in Parkinson’s disease...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

April is #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth. Our center is committed to making people with #PD and their care partners feel seen and valued. View our April newsletter (conta.cc/3XI6CqB) to learn about our center resources. We are here to support every step of your #Parkinson's journey!

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BIDMC PD Center April Newsletter

Email from Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at BIDMC Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! April 2025 Newsletter - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month April is Parkinson's Disease (PD) Awareness Mont

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

El papel de la herencia en la enfermedad de Parkinson. Seminario virtual via Zoom en línea. 19 de Abril de 2025. 10-11:30AM. Regístrese: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... A lecture on genetics & #Parkinson's for Spanish speakers. Please share with anyone who may benefit! @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

BIDMC collaborates with "Golf For All" to offer golf clinics to people with #PD at the Leo J. Martin Golf Course in Weston, MA. Clinics are taught by Bob Beach, PGA. The spring session will take place April 24th, May 1st and May 8th. Learn more/register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The first 2 sessions of our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social narrative medicine grant were a success! So far, Dr. Sneha Mantri & Lissa Kapust have led 22 people w/ #PD through a series of workshops to develop 55-word stories that reflect on their journeys. See example: www.parkingsuns.com/2024/12/14711/

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Narrative Medicine – 55 Words - Parking Suns

This workshop helps PwP's clearly communicate their most important issues about PD with their doctors and medical staff.

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

In collaboration w/ BIDMC, the JCC Greater Boston offers in-person & online #PD exercise classes. Options include cycling, table tennis, pole walking and more! Care partners can join the care partner support group. Contact wellness@jccbgb.org or visit www.bostonjcc.org/program/park... to learn more.

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

March is National Social Work Month! Our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence is lucky to have a team of social workers & community resource specialists who can help #Parkinson's patients and families navigate their #PD diagnosis and receive ongoing support. We appreciate you!

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

AI using MRI data can distinguish PD, MSA and PSP with high accuracy! Just published in JAMA Neurology @michaelokun.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Yoga can help improve posture and balance, in addition to providing greater physical confidence and peace of mind. Our WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) Dynamic Yoga class takes place every W/F. Meet the instructor, Clementine, and learn more here: vimeo.com/1060971171/a...

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Dynamic Yoga Introduction

This is "Dynamic Yoga Introduction" by BIDMC Movement Disorders Center on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Nia® Moving to Heal with Rosanne, an experienced #PD instructor, is set to upbeat music and consists of seated/standing movements to help increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Learn more about this WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) class here: vimeo.com/1060971220/6...

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Nia Moving to Heal Introduction

This is "Nia Moving to Heal Introduction" by BIDMC Movement Disorders Center on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) partners with Cheryl & Max from Rock Steady Boxing Dover to offer virtual classes on MWF! These non-contact, boxing-inspired workouts focus on agility, balance, coordination and more! Meet the instructors: www.youtube.com/watch?v=btgi...

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Rock Steady Boxing For Wellness Works

YouTube video by Max Marcoux

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Our WellnessWorks program (www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...) consists of specialized exercise classes for #Parkinson's disease. Learn about Tai Chi for #PD, a popular class focused on gentle movements and mind-body exercises to improve balance/coordination, here: vimeo.com/1060970519/6...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Congratulations to @ludyshihmd.bsky.social for being named to the International Association of Parkinsonism & Related Disorders Tremor Guidelines Committee! Dr. Shih was also featured on the @movedisorder.bsky.social podcast to discuss treatments for tremor: www.movementdisorders.org/Podcasts/Spe...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Happy March! Browse through our March Newsletter (conta.cc/3EDcXNj) for an overview of spring programs and research opportunities for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder. To receive future e-newsletters, join our #PD mailing list: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

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harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social @harvard-bidmc-pd.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Our Spring 2025 #DBS Ambassadors meeting will take place for FREE on April 10th at 2PM EST. Join on Zoom to learn about deep brain stimulation for #Parkinson's, #EssentialTremor and #Dystonia from patient ambassadors and Drs Luo & Alterman. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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