The Dopamine Test: is Deep Brain Stimulation Right For Emma? ?
From Ordinary Life, A Podcast About Parkinson's. by Kitty Doyle & Emma Kyriacou
April 28, 2026 · 17 min · Season 4 · Episode 15
About this episode
Emma discusses her return to Auckland hospital for testing related to Deep Brain Stimulation.
Emma talks about her return to Auckland hospital to undergo dopamine testing to identify her suitability for Deep Brain Stimulation to help overcome her Parkinson’s symptoms. Keep up with us via the links below : Instagram / Facebook / Website This episode was first broadcast on 5/5/2026 at pm by Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air.
People in this episode
Hosts: Kitty Doyle, Emma Kyriacou
Guest: Emma
Topics covered
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Parkinson's
- hospital testing
- healthcare
- personal experience
Keywords
- Parkinson's
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Auckland hospital
- health testing
- Emma Kyriacou
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM, NZ On Air
Places: Auckland
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