A tiny implanted wire bundle can relay scalp-delivered electricity deep into the brain, enabling precise stimulation.

The 41st Annual J. Garber Galbraith, M.D., Scientific Session and Lecture was held on Nov. 8, in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium, located within the Russell Wing Medical Educational Building at ...

While a flexible body may be helpful for physical health, a flexible brain — or the ability to break out of cycles of negative thoughts, behaviors and actions — is key to mental health. Frustrated by ...

There is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new deep brain stimulator that could benefit patients with the motor condition. On Feb 24, ...

Medicare covers deep brain stimulation (DBS) for eligible people diagnosed with essential tremors or idiopathic Parkinson’s disease to help reduce tremors and improve daily activities. To qualify for ...

A young woman spent two decades fighting a body she couldn’t control. A Pittsburgh neurosurgeon and a medical device the size ...

A 29-year-old man diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease experienced a life-changing moment Tuesday when doctors ...

We don’t think of ourselves as anything like electrical devices, but there are actually some similarities. Really? The nervous system communicates through electricity. Wait—doesn’t the body run on ...

Deep brain stimulation can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in some individuals. Knowing what to expect before and after the procedure may help you determine if it’s right for you. Deep brain ...