Fighting Parkinson’s: The brains behind medical miracles

A device developed in Clonmel is greatly improving the quality of life for patients who suffer from incurable diseases such as Parkinson’s, writes John Daly

In the world of modern medical science, technological miracles conceived and developed in laboratories continue to change lives around the world. Such is the story of the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation system. For people suffering movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Dystonia and essential tremor, daily life can be a constant struggle characterised by involuntary and rhythmic shaking, painful stiffness and an incapacity to hold or control everyday items.