I'm hoping for this product to come on line North America -soon. While Duodopa is a real game changer, the opportunity to achieve similar results without an intestinal tube would be wonderful.
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Originally Posted by Blackfeather
For those who may be considering the
duodopa pump, there may be a better option before long. My neurologist informed me of a pump -patch combination that is applied to the skin and doesn't involve surgery, reducing infection risk. It is being developed by Neuroderm, an Israeli pharmaceutical company. The pump delivers levidopa steadily over 24 hour period. Supposed to be available in one to two years, or so I'm told.
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