The role of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease: an overview and update on new developments

John Y Fang, Christopher Tolleson Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of neuronal dopamine production in the brain. Oral therapies primar...

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Main Authors: Fang JY, Tolleson C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2017-03-01
Series:Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/the-role-of-deep-brain-stimulation-in-parkinsonrsquos-disease-an-overv-peer-reviewed-article-NDT