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