The system is programmed to respond to and manage abnormal brain signals that contribute to involuntary muscle movements in Parkinson’s, which previous deep brain stimulation systems could not do.

Deep brain stimulation is most often offered to people with advanced Parkinson's disease who have unstable medication ...

The FDA approves BrainSense Adaptive deep brain stimulation and electrode identifier technology for the treatment of Parkinson disease.

However, DBS isn’t a magic solution. Rather, it is like a cast for a broken leg; people with depression are still encouraged ...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is often used in refractory cases of Parkinson’s disease as well as in a number of other movement disorders. Electrodes are placed in deep nuclei of the brain ...

Researchers have found a new way to more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a common treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and ...

Galifianakis, MD, while testing a deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Photo by Maurice Ramirez Starting today, people with Parkinson’s disease will have a new treatment option, ...

For the one million people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the United States, Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, proudly announces U.S. Food and Drug ...

After decades of development and trials, Medtronic has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for adaptive technology personalizing treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms using advanced ...

Noida: A native of Kazakhstan, who had been experiencing locomotor disability for the last 14 years, as a side effect of ...