A new study shows that Parkinson’s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation can expect the technology to control symptoms like tremors for a decade or longer, while other improvements, such as those in speech and balance, may lessen over time.
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Deep Brain Stimulation May Offer Lasting Benefits for Parkinson’s Disease
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A comparison of two types of deep brain stimulation shows they are equally effective in improving motor function in Parkinson’s disease patients.
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New Look at Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s
Advanced Parkinson’s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation show clear benefits over patients treated with medication.
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