Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is often used in refractory cases of Parkinson’s disease as well as in a number of other movement disorders. Electrodes are placed in deep nuclei of the brain, and ...

Research that is taking a closer look at activity in the thalamus—a region long considered a relay station for the brain and ...

As the symphony orchestra plays, Rand Laycock stands in front and center, carefully guiding the musicians. “I’m going to be ...

A Parkinson’s support group at the Edwardsville YMCA has been providing resources, activities, and social connection for ...

Kristen Scheitler, M.D., a neurologic surgery resident and Ph.D. candidate, was recently awarded the Neurosurgeon-Scientist ...

Dear D.R.H.: An essential tremor is a common tremor (often familial) that most often affects the hands. It is called an ...

A disorder known as pediatric dystonia made Tamryn Hendon barely able to move, but a deep brain stimulation treatment has ...

Brain Navi Biotechnology announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its NaoTrac stereotaxic guiding surgical ...