Portugal implants first Parkinson's neurostimulator:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Portugal has implanted the country's first neurostimulation device for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The operation was successfully performed last week at the S-o Jo-o hospital, led by Professor Dr Rui Vaz. The procedure is effective in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson's in a large proportion of patients, the health ministry said, promising wider access to the technology.