Low-frequency Stimulation of Stn-dbs Reduces Aspiration and Freezing of Gait in Patients with Pd
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Editors’ Note: In reference to “Low-frequency stimulation of STN-DBS reduces aspiration and freezing of gait in patients with PD,” Dr. Sidiropoulos suggests several avenues of further investigation including low-frequency stimulation to treat dysarthria, the effects of different stimulation location and parameters, and the duration of clinical benefit. Authors Xie et al. respond. Drs. Lattanzi and Silvestrini and author Anderson discuss intensive blood pressure lowering and blood pressure variability in the acute management of intracerebral hemorrhage. —Megan Alcauskas, MD, and Robert C. Griggs, MD
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Low-frequency stimulation of STN-DBS reduces aspiration and freezing of gait in patients with PD.
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