More articles about: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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Giving in Gratitude: Rose O’Connor

Rose O'Connor makes a gift to U-M's Movement Disorders Program to advance deep brain stimulation (DBS) research and honor her husband's Parkinson's disease journey.
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How deep brain stimulation helped a 10-year-old from having multiple seizures a day

DBS treatment has more commonly been used in adults with epilepsy but is now helping children like Rylan improve their quality of life. 
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Deep brain stimulation offers hope for Parkinson’s patient

One man’s quality of life is greatly improved, thanks to a procedure that sends a mild electrical current to his brain.
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Responsive Stimulation Gives Patient a ‘Second Chance’ at Life

Called NeuroPace, the medical device helped one patient overcome her epileptic seizures.
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Calming Essential Tremor with Deep Brain Stimulation

After years of troublesome hand tremors, an active retiree finally found relief. Learn about the procedure that helped him regain function.
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: Is It Right for You?

Deep brain stimulation surgery may help with Parkinson's disease symptoms. Learn more about the deep brain stimulation procedure and types of DBS surgery.