Casey Halpern
PersonHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since May 2026
Dr. Casey Halpern is a neurosurgeon and researcher whose clinical practice focuses on using deep brain stimulation to treat compulsive and movement disorders. His work explores the biology and treatments for conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, and compulsive eating.
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What Casey Halpern has said on podcasts
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Deep brain stimulation places an insulated wire into a brain region involved in Parkinson’s disease.
“Deep brain stimulation is a procedure where we have to place a very thin wire that's insulated deep into a part of the brain that's involved in Parkinson's disease”
Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey HalpernListen at 1:40
Clinical electrode stimulation can immediately relieve tremor.
“If we can deliver stimulation through that electrode in the clinic, we have immediate relief of tremor.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey HalpernListen at 4:01
Controlled obsessive-compulsive traits can be advantageous, but uncontrolled traits constitute OCD.
“if it can be controlled, it's an asset. But if it goes awry and is uncontrollable, then it becomes obsessive compulsive disorder.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey HalpernListen at 6:39
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