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AIIMS Makes History: India's First Deep Brain Stimulation Workshop for Parkinson's

AIIMS New Delhi is pioneering advanced neurological care in India by hosting the country's first Deep Brain Stimulation workshop. This specialized training aims to equip doctors with the expertise needed for device-assisted therapies, crucial for treating Parkinson's disease. With over a million people in India affected by Parkinson's, building this national capacity is essential for equitable patient care. The event brings together international experts to share cutting-edge techniques like image-guided programming.

Key Points: AIIMS Hosts India's First Deep Brain Stimulation Workshop for Parkinson's

  • Workshop trains over 200 doctors in advanced DBS surgical and programming techniques
  • Focuses on improving care for over 1 million Parkinson's patients in India
  • Features international faculty and hands-on sessions for skill development
  • Aims to enable tailored, patient-specific management for better clinical outcomes
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AIIMS conducts India's 1st Deep Brain Stimulation workshop for Parkinson's, movement disorders

AIIMS New Delhi hosts India's first DBS workshop to train doctors in advanced therapies for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, aiming for equitable care.

"Deep Brain Stimulation has transformed the management of Parkinson’s disease... - Dr. Elavarasi A. & Dr. Animesh, AIIMS"

New Delhi, Dec 19

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), here, is hosting India’s first workshop on advanced Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to enhance doctors' expertise in device-assisted therapies for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

The workshop, to be held from December 19 to 20, is dedicated exclusively to DBS in movement disorders and was endorsed by the International Movement Disorders Society.

DBS is a well-established and highly effective treatment that significantly improves motor symptoms and quality of life in carefully selected patients.

“Deep Brain Stimulation has transformed the management of Parkinson’s disease, and building expertise in advanced imaging, surgery, and programming is essential to deliver optimal and equitable care for patients across India,” said Dr. Elavarasi A. and Dr. Animesh, Movement Disorders Faculty, AIIMS New Delhi.

Over 1 million people suffer from Parkinson’s in India, in which brain cells producing dopamine die, leading to movement issues like tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. When the condition is no longer optimally controlled with standard medical management, it can be effectively treated using device-assisted therapies.

While DBS is available in India, its successful delivery requires advanced technical expertise for surgical implantation as well as sophisticated post-operative programming.

The workshop aims to highlight recent advances in DBS, including image-guided programming and emerging closed-loop approaches, enabling tailored, patient-specific management and improved clinical outcomes.

The programme provides structured training to over 200 registered delegates and faculty members from across the country.

Five international faculty members also shared their expertise through focused lectures, hands-on sessions, and case-based discussions, facilitating an in-depth understanding of advanced DBS programming strategies.

Dedicated sessions were also conducted for clinicians new to DBS, supporting skill development among beginners.

“The workshop reinforced AIIMS New Delhi’s commitment to advancing cutting-edge neurological care, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and building national capacity to improve outcomes for patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders,” the hospital said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see India hosting its first workshop on this. The key will be making this treatment accessible and affordable beyond major metro cities. Hope the training trickles down to district hospitals eventually.
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David E
As someone working in global health, it's impressive to see AIIMS taking the lead on specialized neurological care. The collaboration with international faculty is crucial for knowledge transfer. This is how you build sustainable healthcare capacity.
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Ananya R
While this is excellent news, I hope the focus on "equitable care" mentioned by the doctors is real. Often these advanced treatments remain confined to private hospitals in big cities, costing a fortune. The government needs a policy to subsidize DBS for the common man.
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Karthik V
Training over 200 delegates is a massive effort. Parkinson's affects over 10 lakh people here. We need more such workshops in other medical hubs like Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The hands-on sessions are especially important.
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Sarah B
The mention of "closed-loop approaches" is fascinating – that's the future of neuromodulation. It's heartening to see Indian medical institutes not just adopting current tech, but preparing for the next generation of treatments. Well done, AIIMS.

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