Deep brain stimulation: Expanding its reach to new patients
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 19:56
in Health & Medicine
Electrical therapy, used for years to treat Parkinson's and other movement disorders, may soon tackle depression and more. Under the skin, a battery is surgically implanted -- generally within the upper chest. From the battery, wires snake up to the head, to tickle different targets deep inside the brain.