Researchers Explain Deep Brain Stimulation Mechanism in Parkinson's Patients

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a widely used treatment for people living with Parkinson's disease, but the mechanism of action remains a mystery. DBS is a surgically implanted device to deliver electrical pulses to inner brain structures involved in movement. Parkinson's disease patients who receive treatment, symptoms of movement, tremor and rigidity diminish when the device is activated, and quickly return if the device is turned off. Despite the ...

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