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Parkinson's disease
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease
The generator sends continuous electrical impulses to the brain, which in turn blocks brain signals that cause the uncontrollable tremors in Parkinson's disease. The patient can turn the generator on or off by swiping a special magnet over the generator.
Deep brain stimulation is mainly indicated in those patients with severe symptoms not controlled with medication, and helps to avoid other destructive procedures like pallidotomy. It should not be considered as the primary mode of treatment for Parkinson's disease, and may not be successful in all cases. Like any other surgical procedure, DBS is not without any risks. The older the patient is, the higher the risk of complications.
The cost of surgery would be around $50,000.
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access2 wrote...
You might be interested in the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Group Headquarters.
Posted March 23, 2009
Anup_Menon wrote...
Rose08 and purpleslipper, thanks for your comments. Just want to say that there are no known preventive measures that are effective in humans. Peptide therapy may be beneficial but only in studies with mice.
Posted September 15, 2008
purpleslipper wrote
I agree with Rose08 prevention is better than cure perhaps we can reverse prevent by making lifestyle and diet changes. Please note DBS doesnt get rid of PD it manages and helps control but degeneration continues
Posted September 14, 2008
purpleslipper wrote
I agree with Rose08 prevention is better than cure perhaps we can reverse prevent by making lifestyle and diet changes. Please note DBS doesnt get rid of PD it manages and helps control but degeneration continues
Posted September 14, 2008
rose08 wrote...
Great job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge here. Favored it and look forward to more of your sharing. If the Deep Brain Stimulation you mentioned here can help people get rid of Parkinson's disease, $50,000 worths. On the other hand, prevention is better than curing. I think sports, good diet habit could help people keep healthy.
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