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How Parkinson's disease affects the brain

Biomedical engineer Sri Sarma, PhD, explains how brain waves and rhythms influence movement in people with Parkinson’s disease. Watch this video to learn more.


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Up Next

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

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

  • What is deep brain stimulation?

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

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

  • What don't we know about the brain?

  • How is the brain wired?

  • What is Parkinson's disease?

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

  • What is the progression of Parkinson's disease?

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