At a Friday lecture, Helen Mayberg, a professor of neurology, neuroscience, neurosurgery and psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, spoke about her pioneering work in deep brain ...

A multi-center clinical trial is now enrolling patients to test whether surgically implanted electrodes delivering continuous ...

Neuroscientists at University of Iowa Health Care have demonstrated for the first time that noninvasive brain stimulation can ...

While a flexible body may be helpful for physical health, a flexible brain — or the ability to break out of cycles of negative thoughts, behaviors and actions — is key to mental health. Frustrated by ...

The 41st Annual J. Garber Galbraith, M.D., Scientific Session and Lecture was held on Nov. 8, in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium, located within the Russell Wing Medical Educational Building at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New ultrasound helmet precisely targets deep brain regions without surgery, opening doors for research and treatment of brain ...

A new decision-making aid may help people seeking treatment for Parkinson disease weigh the risks and benefits of deep brain stimulation.

There is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new deep brain stimulator that could benefit patients with the motor condition. On Feb 24, ...

Deep brain stimulation can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in some individuals. Knowing what to expect before and after the procedure may help you determine if it’s right for you. Deep brain ...

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) can be addressed by the right intervention even in severe, refractory cases. These cases, characterized by involuntary muscle movements, are most often caused by antipsychotics ...

According to the Center of Diseases and Prevention Control, the number of senior adults battling Alzheimer's is expected to ...