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How can damaged basal ganglia be treated?

Dr Shirish Kumar
Haematologist,
WHO,
Geneva

Q: I am a 54 years old male with damaged basal ganglia since November 2007. Is stem cell treatment effective for this? Are there any other treatments available?

A:Basal ganglia are a group of cells seated deep in the brain that control movement and speech. The treatment of the disorder depends on the underlying cause and can range from drugs to implants in the brain. The use of stem cells is still experimental in the West.