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hi again more in the news janet ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Deep Brain Stimulation" Stops Parkinson's Tremors ----------------------------------------------------------------- WESTPORT, Sep 09 (Reuters) - The Baylor College of Medicine reports that deep brain stimulation appears to be effective in halting Parkinson's disease tremors. The technique, in trials at Baylor and other U.S. medical centers, consists of implanting an electrode into the thalamus, according to Dr. Richard Simpson of Baylor. Various frequencies are transmitted to the electrode until one is found which stops the tremors. The transmitter, set to the appropriate frequency, is implanted above the breast, and the transmitter frequency can be changed if the tremors return. Dr. Simpson reports that, although the procedure has been used in Europe for several years, "...we don't have data to show how long the effects will last." -Westport Newsroom 203 221 7648 Copyright =A9 1996 Reuters Limited. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask]