How brain surgery let me "turn off" my Tourette's | Jason Cohen | TEDxNHS
Jason first displayed symptoms of Tourette's syndrome in early childhood but was not formally diagnosed until he was a teenager. As a young adult Jason had a glimpse of what life without Tourette's might be like when, during his first driving lesson, the multiple manual and cognitive tasks of driving seemed to suppress his ticks entirely. At 23 Jason put himself forward for Deep Brain Stimulation, the groundbreaking medical technology that would transform his life.Jason Cohen, a pioneer in healthcare technology, has been transforming the NHS for over a decade. Diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome at a young age, Jason became one of the first in the UK to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation treatment. His personal journey fuels his passion for improving healthcare systems and advocating for those with neurological conditions.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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