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·August 29, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·December 19, 2017·6 min read

Direct Amygdala Stimulation Can Enhance Memory in Humans

Researchers report in a new PNAS study that direct stimulation of the amygdala can enhance memory of images a day later, if the stimulation is applied immediately after the images are viewed.

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·June 1, 2026·10 min read

DBS Remodels White Matter Paths to Reverse Depression

A new study provides the first direct evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS) remodels white matter pathways and alters communication across large-scale neural networks.

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·October 5, 2019·5 min read

Long-term study data shows DBS is effective treatment for most severe form of depression

Long term outcome data of patients with treatment-resistant depression found subcallosal cingulate deep brain stimulation (SCC DBS) was both effective at relieving symptoms and safe.

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·November 22, 2021·8 min read

Novel Brain Stimulation Approach Treats Severe Depression

Combining deep-brain stimulation with intracranial EEG, researchers achieved an individualized understanding of specific brain networks that contributed to an individual's depression symptoms and identified stimulation patterns best suited to each patient for symptom relief.

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·October 6, 2026·7 min read

Early DBS Protects Cognition in Genetic Parkinson’s

Timing of DBS surgery is critical to preserve cognitive function in Parkinson's patients with GBA1 mutations.

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·June 19, 2013·3 min read

Long-Term Study Reports Deep Brain Stimulation Effective for Most Common Hereditary Dystonia

A long-term study suggests deep brain stimulation has good success rates and lasting benefits for patients with hereditary dystonia.

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·January 27, 2023·5 min read

New Technology May Help Inform Brain Stimulation

A new technique that uses ultrafast fMRI is able to capture brain activity at sub-second levels. The technique allows for real-time monitoring of the brain under stimulation conditions.

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·December 8, 2016·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation May Not Boost Memory

A new study reports DBS does not improve memory performance.

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·April 4, 2016·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation of Deep Brain Structures May Help Ease Chronic Pain

Researchers use a wireless electrical device to stimulate deep brain areas and provide relief for chronic pain.

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·May 3, 2021·6 min read

Researchers Wirelessly Record Human Brain Activity During Normal Life Activities

Researchers have succeeded in wirelessly recording both deep and surface human brain activity for an extended period of time while the patient was in their home environment.