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Revolutionary Treatment for Parkinson's from Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI

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From: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI Category:  Neurologic Disease

Added: Jul 15, 2009


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This minimally invasive procedure connects electrodes to the brain and places a pacemaker-like device under the skin. When activated, electrical impulses minimize shaking due to "dyskinesia syndrome" in patients with Parkinson's disease. ~ Detroit Medical Center





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