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Deep Brain Stimulation in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease,A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Neurol 57:663-671, Tomaszewski,K.J.&Holloway,R.G., 2001
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Article Abstract
The results suggest that DBS may be cost effective in treating PD if quality of life (QOL) improves 18% or more compared with those receiving best medical management. This underscores the need for randomized, controlled, prospective DBS expe riments including QOL and economic components.
 
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