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Re:Parkinsons patient "feels cured" with new adaptive deep b... by walkingthisquai on Wednesday January 29, 2025 @04:54AM (#42863259)
I'm (genuinely) quite surprised by that. A family member had the procedure a year ago and the difference is so immediate and dramatic. Thanks for the links
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Re:Parkinsons patient "feels cured" with new adaptive deep b... by cpncrunch on Wednesday January 29, 2025 @09:49AM (#42865499)
Parkinsons involves dopamine, which is very amenable to placebo. Surgery and devices like dbs are very effective placebos.
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