summary: Cerebellar symptoms like clumsiness and tremor are difficult to treat. In this preliminary study, the authors studied the effect of repetitive magnetic stimulation of the brain, a non-invasive technique, in reducing these symptoms in people with MS. They found that it improved hand dexterity and suggested it might be a potential treatment. Larger studies are needed.

authors: Koch G, Rossi S, Prosperetti C, Codecà C, Monteleone F, Petrosini L, Bernardi G, Centonze D.

source: Mult Scler. 2008 Jun 23. [Epub ahead of print]

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