Thursday, May 02, 2013

Parkinson's, Depression And The Switch That Might Turn Them Off


Deep brain stimulation is becoming very precise. This technique allows surgeons to place electrodes in almost any area of the brain, and turn them up or down -- like a radio dial or thermostat -- to correct dysfunction. Andres Lozano offers a dramatic look at emerging techniques, in which a woman with Parkinson's instantly stops shaking and brain areas eroded by Alzheimer's are brought back to life. (Filmed at TEDxCaltech.)

1 comment:

  1. Placing electrodes in the brain seems like a revolution in the medical history. I hope it is successful.

    Best Regards,
    Mark Duin

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