New decision tool helps Parkinson’s patients consider deep brain stimulation
Deciding if and when to pursue deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be overwhelming for people with Parkinson’s disease.…
Research reveals dual impact of brain stimulation on people with depression and anxiety
Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety reveals…
Study uncovers a neural brake that limits motivation during unpleasant situations
Background Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report…
Study identifies a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity in children with ADHD
A new study suggests that children with ADHD may exhibit a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity that…
PRIME fiber-optic device can manipulate neural activity deep in the brain
Fiber-optic technology revolutionized the telecommunications industry and may soon do the same for brain research. A group of…
Precision targeting of the centromedian nucleus offers hope for people with drug-resistant epilepsy
It is estimated that one-third of the 50 million people worldwide with epilepsy are resistant to anti-seizure medications.…
Personalized form of electric brain stimulation shows promise for treating depression
A more precise and personalized form of electric brain stimulation may be a more effective and faster treatment…