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A new study reveals that patients with symmetric Parkinson’s disease (where symptoms affect both sides of the body equally) experience little to no improvement in daily activities after deep brain stimulation, unlike those with asymmetric symptoms who see significant benefits.
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This finding provides strong evidence (class IIb) that clinicians should specifically counsel patients with symmetric Parkinson’s disease about their higher risk of not benefiting from this common surgical treatment, helping them make more informed decisions.
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