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Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Eases Gait Problems in Parkinson’s

Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Eases Gait Problems in Parkinson’s

UCSF researchers have developed a form of adaptive deep brain stimulation that adjusts in real time as patients walk. Early results show improved gait and fewer falls in people with Parkinson's disease.

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Brain stimulation adapts to Parkinson's patients' every step, easing gait and falls