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

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of neuronal dopamine production in the brain. Oral therapies primarily augment the dopaminergic pathway. As the disease progresses, more continuous delivery of therapy is commonly needed. Deep brain stimul...

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Autores principales: Fang, John Y, Tolleson, Christopher
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5349504/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28331322
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S113998