GBA mutation-related DBS in Parkinson's disease is supported by new research.

Published Date: 11 Nov 2023

Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) who have a mutation in the GBA gene typically have similar outcomes from deep brain stimulation as patients without this mutation.

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