Apr 6, 2023
Alzheimer’s disease: Deep brain stimulation may help improve symptoms
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience
Deep brain stimulation is a surgical procedure where electrodes are placed in specific areas of the brain. The electrodes are connected by wires to a small device, similar to a pacemaker, that is placed under the skin in the chest area.
The electrodes create electrical pulses that override abnormal signals that could cause neurological issues.
There has also recently been a move toward developing less invasive methods for deep brain stimulation.