Brain & nervous system

How does deep brain stimulation (DBS) treat Parkinson's disease?

Deep brain stimulation improves movement in people with Parkinson's disease by altering the electrical activity in the brain. Biomedical engineer Sri Sarma, PhD explains how DBS works and who could benefit from DBS.


LearnBrain & nervous systemHow does deep brain stimulation (DBS) treat Parkinson's disease?

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  • What is deep brain stimulation?

  • What are the side effects of deep brain stimulation for a Parkinson's patient?

  • Who is eligible for deep brain stimulation (DBS)?

  • How Parkinson's disease affects the brain

  • Is deep brain stimulation (DBS) a painful procedure?

  • How is deep brain stimulation used for Parkinson's disease?

  • What is the risk associated with deep brain stimulation?

  • What are the first signs and symptoms of Parkinson's?

  • How is the brain wired?

  • What don't we know about the brain?

Up Next

  • What is deep brain stimulation?

  • What are the side effects of deep brain stimulation for a Parkinson's patient?

  • Who is eligible for deep brain stimulation (DBS)?

  • How Parkinson's disease affects the brain

  • Is deep brain stimulation (DBS) a painful procedure?

  • How is deep brain stimulation used for Parkinson's disease?

  • What is the risk associated with deep brain stimulation?

  • What are the first signs and symptoms of Parkinson's?

  • How is the brain wired?

  • What don't we know about the brain?

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