Deep brain stimulation safe for Parkinson’s patients

The risk of complications when implanting deep brain stimulation devices in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease is no greater in older patients than younger ones, a new study shows.

The treatment involves placing electrodes in specific parts of the brain. The new findings should ease concerns about using the devices in patients older than 75, the Duke University researchers said.

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