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Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement DisordersDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat disabling symptoms of neurological disorders, including dystonia, focal epilepsy, essential tremor, and Parkinson’s disease. DBS uses a medical device to deliver electrical stimulation to specific areas in the brain that control movement, which blocks the abnormal nerve signals that cause symptoms. The publications describes the DBS system and its advantages for patients.
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00-2760 ~Enfermedad de Creutzfeldt-Jakob This publication provides an overview of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and available therapies. Also discussed is NINDS-funded research to increase scientific understanding of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Sources of additional...
99-2222 Stroke: Hope Through Research This booklet provides in-depth information about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and risk factors of stroke. Included are descriptions of the types of stroke, a glossary of stroke terms, and highlights of current basic and clinical research. Sources of additional...
01-2222S ~Accidente Cerebrovascular: Esperanza en la Investigación This booklet provides in-depth information about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and risk factors of stroke. Included are descriptions of the types of stroke, a glossary of stroke terms, and highlights of current basic and clinical research. Sources of additional...
02-3440D Life and Death of a Neuron (Brain Basics) This brochure, in the Brain Basics series, is an introduction to neurons, the brain's information messengers. It discusses neurogenesis (the birth of neurons), neuron migration to the place in the brain where they will do their work, differentiation into different...
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