New Brain Stimulation Study for Cognitive Disorders

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Researchers have found a new way to target brain disorders using deep brain stimulation to pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain responsible for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD, and Tourette's syndrome, potentially leading to new treatments.

Key Points

  • Deep brain stimulation used to target brain dysfunctions in cognitive disorders
  • Identified dysfunctional brain networks in Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD, and Tourette's syndrome
  • Preliminary improved results in three cases

Pros

  • Potential for new treatments for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD, and Tourette's syndrome
  • Improved understanding of brain circuits and dysfunctions in cognitive disorders

Cons

  • Small sample size
  • Need for further validation in prospective trials