Helix Exams

Date Submitted: 12/10/07
Hits: 29
Rating: 00000 0/5 based on 0 votes

The Cutting Edge: Research in Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy



Added by Kelsea

Description: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a medical therapy in which an implanted device delivers electrical stimulation to regions deep in the brain. Some uses of DBS to treat movement disorders such as tremor and Parkinson's disease are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while other uses are considered investigational. The use of DBS to treat epilepsy is in the early stages of research.

Read the Complete Article



Similar content:
On the Cutting Edge of Autism Treatment, in Autism
Gene Discovery Boosts Brain Cancer Research, in Multiple Sclerosis
Gene, Express Thyself: The Use of DNA Microarrays in Epilepsy Research, in Epilepsy
Level of Activity Key to Cutting Stroke Risk, in Stroke
Prevention of Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke With Electrical Stimulation , in Stroke

Post Comment
Your Name:

Title


Comment You may use Posting Codes in your message.

Security Image:
Type the letters and numbers shown. (This is to prevent automated submissions.)

Contact the Administration

Site Map