Unproven modalities for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease

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Antioxidant supplements (ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene). Currently, neurologists are exploring electrode implants in different parts of the brain to get dis-inhibition of block the tremors. Pts who don’t respond to anything can go in and get their thalamic tract cut. Finally, with stem cell research they’re trying to get fetal nigral cell implants to work, making dopamine.

Category: Pharmacology Notes

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