Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep Brain Stimulation may be helpful for treating essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
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Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscle contractions or spasms. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls muscle movement and monitors organ function.
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Epilepsy Surgery
For epilepsy, new brain surgery techniques can bring relief, and often a cure, if seizures haven't been helped by medications. Learn more about these procedures.
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Functional MRI of the Brain
Functional magnetic resonance imaging is the most common type of brain imaging, lighting up parts of the brain while patients think or perform activities. Learn more about this process.
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Blepharospasm
A benign nervous condition in which the eyelids spasm uncontrollably.
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome is a sleep and movement disorder characterized by an uncomfortable energy that builds up in the legs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that includes extreme mood shifts. Learn about symptoms and treatment.