Local neurologist helps patient with Parkinson's disease
A patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease experiences tremors and gait difficulty. Treatments reduced her symptoms but brought dyskinesias and off times, affecting daily life and safety at home. Her story illustrates progression and challenges of the brain disorder and its management.
Deep brain stimulation gives Davis new mobility after surgeries
Davis undergoes two brain implant procedures at Kansas University Medical Center to treat advanced Parkinsons disease. Dr Jules Nazzaro led the operations using awake mapping, followed by a chest battery pack and left side implants. Programming over weeks reduced her medicine by 70 percent and she shows steadier movement with fewer tremors.
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GOP candidates clash over Bush era policies in ABC debate
In an ABC News debate the GOP contenders argued with Bush on foreign policy and the war, with McCain faulting mismanagement and Cheney's influence while others called for differences but avoided a full shift in Iraq policy. Abortion sparked sharp exchanges between Brownback and Romney as they defended pro life stances. Romney attacked Obama over talking to hostile leaders and Pakistan options, while Giuliani, Romney, and McCain remained top contenders as the Iowa straw poll looms.
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Lenders curb subprime mortgages amid rising defaults
Washington lenders tighten zero down payment loans as bad loans rise. National City Home Equity halted funding of zero down mortgages. Washington Mutual paused such loans for subprime borrowers and cut loan sizes. The trend reflects higher down payment expectations as home prices soar in the D C area.
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