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Patient Stories | August 27, 2024

Advancing Care for Brain and Spine Conditions

Christopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD, director and head of neurological surgery, Scripps Clinic, and his Scripps neurosciences colleagues are innovating new ways to diagnose, treat and help prevent a comprehensive range of conditions.
Learn how Scripps became a leader in neurological care through innovation and treatment of a full range of brain and spinal conditions.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Deep Brain Stimulation Makes Difference for Parkinson’s Patient

Renee Smith put her boxing gloves back on just a few weeks after brain implant surgery to combat Parkinson's disease.
Renee Smith is active again thanks to deep brain stimulation, a procedure to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Follow her story.
Health and Wellness | January 5, 2021

What Are The Early Signs of Parkinson’s?

Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic explains the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremors and facial masking.
Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Neurologist Weighs in on Parkinson's Psychosis Drug

Melisa Houser, MD, of Scripps Clinic discusses FDA-approved Parkinson's disease drug with the Union-Tribune. Photo posted shows elderly man with Parkinson's disease receiving care.
Scripps physician Melissa Houser, MD, weighed in on the benefits and safety risks of a San Diego-made drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis.
Scripps in the News | January 30, 2018

Scripps Experts Discuss Effects of Parkinson’s Disease on TV Program

Scripps experts discussed the effects of psychosis on some patients who have Parkinson's Disease on the syndicated TV program, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.
News Releases | July 20, 2016

Scripps Clinic, TSRI Scientists Receive Funding for Parkinson's Research

Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
Scientists at Scripps Clinic and The Scripps Research Institute have received a grant of nearly $2.4M for potential stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2016

Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Quality of Life

Tom Wood used deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
Tom Wood underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for his Parkinson's disease and found it reduced his symptoms and restored his quality of life.
Scripps in the News | April 7, 2016

Media Cover STSI Study Looking to Improve Parkinson's Diagnosis

Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) has launched a clinical trial, the Molecular Autopsy Study. Researchers conducting the study hope that DNA sequencing can, for the first time, determine the root cause of sudden unexpected death in many families.
Media covered a new clinical trial by the Scripps Translational Science Institute using genetic testing and wireless sensors to improve Parkinson's diagnosis.
News Releases | April 6, 2016

Study Combines DNA Testing with Wireless Sensor to Improve Parkinson's Diagnosis

Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
A newly launched study by the Scripps Translational Science Institute aims to improve screening accuracy by combining genetic sequencing and wireless sensors.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Moving Forward with Parkinson’s Disease

Martin Adler turned to Scripps when he needed deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, physician Martin Adler turned to Scripps for his care, where underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.