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New Jersey Brain and Spine Neurosurgeons Become First Physicians in New Jersey to Use New Augmented Reality Technology

Augmented reality headset gives surgeons "x-ray vision" during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients HACKENSACK, N.J., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey Brain and Spine (NJBS) is now offering a new standard of advanced spine surgery to patients state-wide. Two NJBS surgeons have recently become New Jersey's first physicians to successfully treat patients with new technology, which allows surgeons to see anatomy as if they have "x-ray vision." In December 2023, Patrick A. Roth, MD, and Roy D. Vingan, MD,...

Ping Pong for Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Elana Clar was recently featured on CBS Mornings Health Watch, where she discussed the development of an innovative program that uses the game of ping pong to help provide relief to those fighting Parkinson’s disease. When used as therapy, ping pong uses a combination of balance, hand-eye coordination and pace of reciprocal play to have a positive impact on the disease’s progression. In addition to helping improve overall mood and movement, the program has also been shown to help establish positive...

Parkinson’s Disease: Stages, Symptoms And More | Forbes

This is an excerpt from an article in Forbes on Parkinson's Disease symptoms and more. Approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). .... “Parkinson’s is very different in each patient,” says Hooman Azmi, M.D., a neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders at New Jersey Brain and Spine in Oradell, New...

How Our Collaborations With Experts Outside of Neurology and Neurosurgery Enhance Patient Care

At New Jersey Brain and Spine, collaborating closely with other specialists—both inside and outside our practice—is a critical aspect of our approach to patient care. It’s also one of reasons that our patient outcomes are among the best in the nation. While our practice is made up of some of the most highly experienced and highly trained neurologists and neurosurgeons in the country, we never hesitate to partner with other physicians and neurology experts. Each patient has their own unique...

How Parkinson’s Disease Treatment is Evolving: A Neurosurgeon Weighs In

By Hooman Azmi, MD Patients with Parkinson’s disease and their families have many reasons to feel optimistic about the future. The medical community is learning more about Parkinson’s disease, helping us expand the number of treatment options for patients. Researchers and scientists are working to optimize current therapies—in fact, there are currently 25 gene therapy clinical trials underway for Parkinson’s disease, according to the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy. We’re also improving surgical  treatments, such as deep brain...

Six Tips for Patients Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease: A Neurologist Weighs In

Approximately 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseases this year. For some of them, that diagnosis will come directly from me. As a movement disorders specialist, I’ve diagnosed many patients with Parkinson’s disease. Each time, I try to put myself in their shoes as best as I can. My goal, always, is to approach patients with empathy and understanding, answer their questions openly and honestly, and help them recognize that there is a positive path forward. Some patients believe...

Movement Disorders Center: An Overview

For over 12 years, the innovative and comprehensive movement disorders program at New Jersey Brain and Spine has provided complete and expert care for patients suffering from disorders such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), dystonia and essential tremor. These often-progressive disorders can limit a person’s ability to control movement, making daily activities difficult. While they may share some common features, each disorder is unique and often requires an expert to understand the nuances of diagnosis and treatment. Attracting thousands of patients from the New York...

Newark Woman Uses Gift Of Hope To Fight Parkinson’s Disease: Susan O’Rourke’s Story

Meet Neurosurgeon Hooman Azmi, MD, Expert in Parkinson’s and Other Movement Disorders Expert

Hooman Azmi, MD, is a highly trained and experienced specialist in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. He has been tireless in identifying and employing the most comprehensive and advanced options—often non-surgical—for patients. As the Director of the Division of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, he is committed to providing the most thorough and technologically advanced medical and surgical treatments to patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Dr. Azmi has spent...