Deep brain stimulation helped a Valley man whose Parkinson's tremors had become debilitating. He was forced to stop his passion for sculpting when his tremors worsened. After a successful surgery, ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Just a few years ago, running seemed like an impossible dream for Robert Fitzgerald, who has Parkinson’s disease. “It was very frustrating that I couldn’t do the type of stuff that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for individuals diagnosed with ...

London - The doctors prepared to carry out the brain surgery, their medical tools laid out. Their patient, wide awake on the operating table, was given an instrument of her own: her clarinet, which ...

A woman with Parkinson’s disease played her clarinet while undergoing brain surgery so surgeons could see and hear the immediate impact of their work. Denise Bacon, 65, experienced instant improvement ...

Parkinson’s disease disrupts lives by slowly robbing people of their ability to move, speak, and function with ease. It's the second most common brain disorder that gets worse over time, and for many, ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Over 18 years, Parkinson's disease stole Jack Goldman's ability to drive, write and speak on the telephone. Because of shaking hands, he couldn't eat without spilling his food.

Music met medicine when a patient played a clarinet solo as she underwent brain surgery for Parkinson's disease and proved that the treatment was working in real time. Denise Bacon, 65, saw her finger ...

People with Parkinson’s-related dementia have a higher risk of death after hip surgery compared with people with other forms of dementia, a study finds. The report was published on Feb. 23 in European ...

Is this really the best time for a music break? This woman is in the middle of brain surgery. Actually, doctors say talking to a conscious patient is the best way to get feedback on whether they're ...