I'm back from Stanford University's Neurology Lab. I got to play lab rat for two days. There was a lot of good news. Although the study isn't finished yet. the lab tech said they have noticed some trends starting to emerge. They are; 1 The DBS seems to be offering some protection in slowing or stopping the progression of the disease( they expect a 10% increase in symptoms per year with out the DBS). 2 That the earlier a PWP gets the DBS the better. and 3 I only have a 2 foot splatter field while trying to eat with my stimulators turned off. According to the results, I have not progressed since I was last tested a year ago. With the exception of a postural tremor in my left hand, but I believe the Stimulator requires a different area of implantation to be effective on that problem. Also I was informed that Stanford University Will be starting Human trials with Spheremine. Dr. Gary Heit will be doing the surgery. Dr heit is the extremely gifted and intelligent Neuro-Surgeon, who did my DBS. When I got back home, I jumped on my computer to see what was going on the list. Mostly good, some bad, but mostly good. then I noticed no Murray Charters. Does any one know where Murray is. Is he OK? Is he just taking a break? Did I miss a post where he explained his impending absence? I look forward to seeing something informative from Murray every day. Chris ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn