Deep brain stimulation may help Parkinson's patients with driving

According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, approximately 1 million people in the US live with the disorder. The disease primarily affects a person's movement, which can make it hard to carry out daily tasks. But new research suggests that deep brain stimulation may help Parkinson's sufferers with one activity - driving.Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment used to help patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders, such as dystonia and essential tremor.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news