Prefrontal cortex can be safely biopsied during deep brain stimulation
Obtaining a prefrontal cortex (PFC) biopsy during deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures is safe, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Neurosurgery.
Sep 3, 2025
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Deep Brain Stimulation
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Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation adds no risk to procedure, study finds
Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS procedures that don't involve ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Overworked brain cells may burn out in Parkinson's disease
Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they degenerate and ultimately die. This new observation made ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Light therapy provides new hope for Alzheimer's patients
Researchers have developed a new light technology that appears to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients in clinical trials. The hope is that the idea can be developed into ordinary lamps that people can install ...
Aug 26, 2025
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Long-term exercise may help restore brain connections in Parkinson's disease
It was the early 2000s when researchers first showed that exercise can help relieve the tremors that are common with Parkinson's disease. So far, researchers haven't been able to explain how exercise helps. But they may be ...
Jul 31, 2025
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Neural biomarkers identified for obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms in deep brain networks
For the first time, researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and Amsterdam UMC have identified what happens in neural networks deep within the brain during obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Using ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Study offers security measures for safeguarding brain implants
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)—implantable medical devices used to treat neurological conditions—are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Jul 24, 2025
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New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights
With Canada's federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians.
May 12, 2025
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New insight into how the brain switches gears could help Parkinson's patients
New USC research offers an unseen insight into how the brain shifts gears. The researchers have discovered that our innate ability to make quick changes in motor function is the result of a unique brain mechanism.
Apr 28, 2025
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Tailored brain stimulation through implanted device offers hope for epilepsy
A study published in Brain Communications highlights a new approach to treating drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed an innovative deep brain stimulation (DBS) platform that was used to not only ...
Apr 7, 2025
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