Effects of DBS on Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
From: Medical Design Technology - 06/25/2013
By: Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's Disease in 2009
when he was 35 years old. He lives with his wife and two children in
Auckland, New Zealand. In November 2012 and February 2013, he underwent a
surgical procedure, Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, to help control his motor
symptoms. This has been hugely beneficial to his quality of life. He is the
author of a blog youngandshaky.com that he created to raise awareness of the
effects of Parkinson's Disease.

Read the article and view a video (4:04) at:
http://www.mdtmag.com/videos/2013/06/effects-dbs-motor-symptoms-parkinsons-disease

Links:
Young and Shakey Blog
http://youngandshaky.com/

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http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2012/06/parkinsons-disease-researchers-tout-effectiveness-brain-pacemaker

New Technique for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Proves Accurate & Safe
http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2013/06/new-technique-deep-brain-stimulation-surgery-proves-accurate-safe

Parkinson treatment shows positive results in clinical testing
http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2012/01/parkinson-treatment-shows-positive-results-clinical-testing