Deep Brain Stimulation Slows Parkinson's Tremors

An estimated four to six million people around the world suffer from the progressive neurological disorder called Parkinson's disease. While there is no cure, some patients have experienced relief from a surgical procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation. VOA's Melinda Smith has details of a recent study which compared the effects of the surgery to standard treatment with medication and therapy.

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