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Brain surgery performed while patient is awake
Parkinson’s disease may present itself slowly, frequently starting with a slight tremor or a shake. In some cases, these symptoms can be so debilitating that patients find themselves unable to perform even the simplest of tasks. Reporter Briana Vannozzi meets a medical team employing innovative surgical techniques to combat the tremors robbing patients of their independence.
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