Drugs also tend to act more slowly and sometimes produce unpleasant side effects, notably tardive dyskinesia, uncontrollable facial and body contortions caused by lengthy use of .
Among the drug's possible side effects is tardive dyskinesia, a loss of control over facial and other muscles that can lead some people to stick out their tongues without warning.
Focused Ultrasound Foundation Awarded $600,000 Grant From Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has been awarded a $600,000 grant by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research to help fund a pilot study to determine the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound for the treatment of dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease.
June 18, 2013 - Newswise