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July 3, 2019June 27, 2019

Here’s What I’ve Learned After Looking into Deep Brain Stimulation

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

Dad’s dyskinesia is worsening at a startling pace. When he doesn’t take his medications, he’s nearly immobile. And when he does, dyskinesia wreaks havoc on him. At a loss ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 25, 2019

Deep Brain Stimulation Technique Lessens Parkinson’s Dyskinesia, Study Finds

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Using a parameter called interleaving stimulation (ILS) in deep brain stimulation (DBS) eased dyskinesia — involuntary, jerky movements — in patients with Parkinson’s, according to a new study. In contrast, ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 11, 2018

Focused-ultrasound Lesion Surgery Can Treat Tremors and Improve Life Quality, Study Says

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Treating tremor in Parkinson’s patients using non-invasive and focused-ultrasound lesion surgery is associated with better quality of life when compared to deep brain stimulation, although both approaches are equally effective in easing this disease ... Read more

August 30, 2018September 3, 2018

DBS Effectively Reduces Tremor in Parkinson’s Patients, Regardless of Stimulated Brain Area, Study Shows

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively reduce tremor in people with Parkinson’s disease, regardless of the brain region stimulated, according to a recent review study. The review, “STN vs. GPi ... Read more

July 5, 2018July 12, 2018

Deep Brain Stimulation Seen to Ease Tremors in Patients with Early-stage Disease in Pilot Study

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) was seen to slow the progression of “rest tremors” in patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease, a pilot study reports. The study, “Effects of deep brain ... Read more

November 15, 2017

Ultrasound Can Reduce Tremors in Severe Cases of Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

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Ultrasound therapy can reduce the tremors of Parkinson’s patients who fail to respond to medication, a small clinical trial suggests. While the results were encouraging, larger studies are needed ... Read more

April 21, 2016October 30, 2017

Common Gene Variation May Predict Parkinson’s Severity and Progression, Study Reports

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Researchers found a genetic variation, known as the GG genotype, that identifies those Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients more likely to have slower disease progression — evidenced through tremors — and lower ... Read more

January 28, 2016

Parkinson’s Patients Seen to Gain in Dexterity, Strength with Hand Exercises

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Researchers report that a single hand-exercise session, lasting just 15 minutes, improved both manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson’s disease, helping them carry out basic tasks like writing a note or a ... Read more

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