9/20/11

Brain implant helps Parkinson's patient - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News

Brain implant helps Parkinson's patient - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A chip implanted in the brain is showing great promise for people with Parkinson's Disease as shown by the 10-year observation of a patient, a Taiwanese doctor said.

Lin Hsin-jung, superintendent of China Medical University Beigang Hospital, said the chip helps patients control the disease and improve their quality of life.

He said the chip can discharge a safe and effective electric current will mitigate what he called the "brake phenomenon," according to a report on Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA)."

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