Kevin Hill, a 65-year-old man from Sunderland, is experiencing remarkable improvements in his Parkinson's disease symptoms thanks to a computer-controlled brain implant. This device, connected to his brain, sends electrical signals that manage his condition effectively. After undergoing surgery last year, Hill reports such substantial relief that he sometimes forgets he has Parkinson's. The Newcastle surgeons involved in the treatment are hopeful that this deep brain stimulation approach will greatly enhance the overall quality of life for many patients.
A man fitted with a pioneering, computer-controlled brain implant for Parkinson's says it works so well he sometimes forgets he has the condition.
Surgeons in Newcastle believe deep brain stimulation will greatly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.
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