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John:

I work at the Parkinson's Institute in California.  We participated in the
clinical trials for both Tasmar and deep brain stimulation using the Activa
device from Medtronic.  I can't quote you book and verse, but both
therapies are highly regarded here by our movement disorder specialists.

Carole Cassidy

At 09:35 AM 7/1/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello:
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>I am new here and I have joined because my father-in-law has PD.
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>He is considering going on Tasmar (tolcapone) medication soon.
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>He also is considering having the Activa Therapy operation (from Medtronic).
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>Can anyone here comment on either of these?
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>Thanks,
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>John Suhayda
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