Advances in deep brain stimulation could lead to new treatments
Researchers discuss the potential of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, OCD, Tourette syndrome and other disorders.... Read More...
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Deep stimulation improves cognitive control by augmenting brain rhythms
Deep brain stimulation improves performance on cognitive control tasks and increases theta oscillations in the medial, and lateral prefrontal cortex.... Read More...
Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression
Deep brain stimulation provides a significant reduction in the symptoms of depression for a number of patients with a treatment-resistant form of the disorder.... Read More...
A Gentle Method For Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Brain
Researchers report EEG technology has the ability to study activity of areas deep inside the brain, such as the thalamus and nucleus accumbens. The findings will help shed new light on disorders that affect these brain regions, such as Parkinson's disease and OCD.... Read More...
Brain Pathways of Aversion Identified
Researchers have identified a specific pathway between the hypothalamus and habenula that controls feelings of aversion. ... Read More...
Voluntary Control of Brainwaves in Deep Brain of Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers have developed a neurofeedback system which allows Parkinson's patients to voluntarily control beta wave activity in the subthalamic nucleus.... Read More...
Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation Found
Stimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals. ... Read More...
New Sensor Tracks Dopamine in the Brain for More Than a Year
MIT researchers have developed a new sensor that is able to track and monitor dopamine in the brain for up to a year. The sensor could be a useful tool in monitoring dopamine levels in those with Parkinson's disease, depression and other conditions linked to dopamine deficiencies.... Read More...
Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers report the adverse cognitive effects associated with DBS in Parkinson's patients are linked to a different neural pathway than the one responsible for the motor effects generated by the treatment.... Read More...
Self Tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers have developed a new deep brain stimulation device that is able to use feedback from the brain to fine tune its signal. The device could help those with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
How Dopamine Neurons Contribute to Memory Formation in Humans
According to researchers, dopamine neurons may play a key role in the formation of episodic memory. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders that affect memory.... Read More...
Lightning Carries Potential Danger to People with Deep Brain Stimulators
Researchers warn some deep brain stimulation devices may dysfunction and shut off during thunderstorms.... Read More...