Parkinson's Disease Therapy
Scientists at University Hospital describe research in Parkinson's disease therapy
Published in Hospital Law Weekly, March 11th, 2010
Scientists discuss in 'High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus and L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine inhibit in vivo serotonin release in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in a rat model of Parkinson's disease' new findings in Parkinson's disease. "High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-HFS) and l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (l-DOPA) medication are the most used therapeutic approaches in Parkinson's disease (PD), but their beneficial motor effects are burdened by the emergence of cognitive and depressive disorders. Although a reduced serotonergic function has been linked to the psychiatric effects of antiparkinsonian treatments, biochemical evidence...
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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2010-03-11)
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