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Deep Brain Stimulation

Definition

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a medical treatment involving the implantation of a neurostimulator device, which sends electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain to help regulate abnormal signals. It is commonly used to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, as well as other neurological conditions like epilepsy and obsessive-compulsive disorder.