deep-brain

The operation is called deep-brain stimulation DBS.

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This gave researchers the chance to send an undetected burst of current to different brain regions, known as deep-brain stimulation, and observe changes in memory.

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research Shirley S. Wang 2012

The company already has experience finding and delivering treatment to parts of the brain responsible for Parkinson's through its "deep-brain stimulation" business, which makes pacemaker-like implants that deliver electrical stimulation through electrodes.

Potential Parkinson's Treatment Explored Jon Kamp 2011

The Food and Drug Administration has approved deep-brain stimulation to treat Parkinson's and a movement disorder known as dystonia, and it is used to treat chronic pain and severe depression.

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research Shirley S. Wang 2012

But, "the hope would be that this type of approach—deep-brain stimulation—can be used to help people with memory problems," Dr. Fried said.

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research Shirley S. Wang 2012

Even though the FDA issued a warning to consumers and doctors a decade ago, Dr. Bassen says metal detectors also are a potential concern for the growing number of people with deep-brain stimulators, which are increasingly being used for patients with pain, Parkinson's disease and certain psychiatric conditions.

Stress Testing Metal Detectors and Other Devices Shirley S. Wang 2011

Questions remain about using deep-brain stimulation to treat dementia, including whether it would work for Alzheimer's patients and at what stage of decline, whether it is safe and how long the effect will last, said Dr. Salloway.

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research Shirley S. Wang 2012

Treatments for symptom relief: Drugs levodopa with carbidopa, anticholinergics, surgery and deep-brain stimulation

Drug Concerns in Parkinson's Shirley S. Wang 2011

The notion that deep-brain stimulation may have benefits for memory was prompted in part by serendipity.

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research Shirley S. Wang 2012

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration said a study looking at Medtronic Inc. 's "deep-brain stimulation" system in epilepsy patients failed to meet a study goal looking at a reduction in the seizure rate over a three-month period.

Medtronic Brain Stimulator Missed Study Goal Jennifer Corbett Dooren 2010