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Pacemaker for the Brain – How Deep Brain Stimulation May Help People Living With Parkinson’s Disease
Deep brain stimulation – often described as a “pacemaker for the brain” – has become one of the most promising medical technologies for people with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms are no longer well‑controlled by medication alone. While it doesn’t cure the disease, it can meaningfully reduce tremors, stiffness, and movement problems that interfere with daily