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FDA approves brain implant to reduce tremors
The Activa deep brain stimulation system by Medtronic received FDA approval to treat essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. In trials 58 percent of essential tremor and 67 percent of Parkinson's patients saw significant tremor reduction. The device implants an electrode in the thalamus with a pulse generator under the collarbone and is designed to improve daily tasks for patients like Zirkle of Minster Ohio.
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Howard Zirkle
Food and Drug Administration
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Minster
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