A new study of 366 British patients with Parkinson's disease has found that deep brain stimulation is more effective than medication alone. Read the complete article on the BBC's Web site »

Read the complete article by Gina Kolata, published March 31, 2010 in the New York Times »

Peter Strauss, a former Cincinnati City Councilman and Vice Mayor, died February 12 after a nearly 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease. His obituary appears on Cincinnati.com at http://bit.ly/b8yQuI

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The UC Neuroscience Institute also provides surgical treatment for essential tremor. Surgery has the potential to significantly reduce shaking in the hands and arms.

The Business Courier names 24 Health Care Heroes finalists, including Sunflower Revolution founder Kathleen Krumme and the Mayfield Clinic.

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