Pioneering technology at UHN gives Parkinson’s patient 2nd chance at music career
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Pioneering technology at UHN gives Parkinson’s patient 2nd chance at music career
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April 30, 2024
Fabio Dwyer is a professional musician, educator and the founder of a Toronto music school. Dwyer was diagnosed at 40 with early-onset Parkinson's, a diagnosis that robbed him of the use of his hands and his love of music. Thanks to pioneering technology at the University Health Network, Dwyer has regained ninety five percent of his guitar-playing abilities. Susan Hay has the story.
Pioneering technology at UHN gives Parkinson’s patient 2nd chance at music career
Description
April 30, 2024
Fabio Dwyer is a professional musician, educator and the founder of a Toronto music school. Dwyer was diagnosed at 40 with early-onset Parkinson's, a diagnosis that robbed him of the use of his hands and his love of music. Thanks to pioneering technology at the University Health Network, Dwyer has regained ninety five percent of his guitar-playing abilities. Susan Hay has the story.
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