DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION IN THE TREATMENT OF DYSTONIA, TREMORS, AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Introduction Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurological procedure used in the treatment of dystonia, tremors, and Parkinson’s disease. DBS involves implanting an electrode in a specific area of the brain to deliver electrical impulses that can help regulate abnormal…
A CLOSER LOOK AT PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra. This leads to a significant neurochemical imbalance, particularly in the basal ganglia, which is responsible for…