Parkinson's, Depression and the Switch that might turn them off
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March 25,2016
Deep brain stimulation is becoming very precise. This technique allows surgeons to place electrodes in almost any area of the brain, and turn them up or down — like a radio dial or thermostat — to correct dysfunction. Andres Lozano offers a dramatic look at emerging techniques, in which a woman with Parkinson's instantly stops shaking and brain areas eroded by Alzheimer's are brought back to life.
The multi-disciplinary approach of medicine and engineering has resulted in greater precision of Deep Brain Simulation. An interesting and stimulating talk that gives hope to patients with these neurological conditions
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