Parkinson's Disease Research and Treatment
1999-09-29T00:45:22-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/e9c/152409-m.jpgWitnesses testified about research into Parkinson’s Disease and new forms of treatment for the disease. Specifically they talked about treatments which provided deep brain stimulation to adjust levels of dopamine and allow nerves to function properly. They said they were hopeful that even more effective treatments would be found within the next 10 to 15 years.
Witnesses testified about research into Parkinson’s Disease and new forms of treatment for the disease. Specifically they talked about… read more
Witnesses testified about research into Parkinson’s Disease and new forms of treatment for the disease. Specifically they talked about treatments which provided deep brain stimulation to adjust levels of dopamine and allow nerves to function properly. They said they were hopeful that even more effective treatments would be found within the next 10 to 15 years. close
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