Henry Ford Health leads Michigan with advanced Parkinson’s treatment

Henry Ford Health in Michigan has introduced an AI-powered deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to treat Parkinson’s disease, offering hope for patients with severe symptoms unresponsive to traditional medications. The system features real-time brain wave reading, automatic and manual stimulation adjustments, and continuous monitoring, significantly improving patients' quality of life. Evonne Simoff, a patient, experienced immediate benefits, describing increased energy and coordination. While revolutionary, Dr. Zehra Farzal notes that DBS is reserved for patients with severe symptoms not manageable with medication.