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Deep brain stimulation may ease anxiety in parkinson’s patients in the UK

For decades, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been a revolutionary treatment for Parkinson’s disease, helping patients regain control over their movements.

But now, a groundbreaking discovery is revealing an unexpected benefit—DBS could also help reduce anxiety, a hidden struggle for many Parkinson’s patients.

Scientists found a link between brain waves and anxiety, suggesting DBS could treat both movement and emotional symptoms.

Imagine a world where Parkinson’s patients don’t just regain mobility but also find relief from the relentless anxiety that often comes with the disease.

This new research is transforming our understanding of how the brain regulates emotions and could reshape the future of mental health treatments far beyond Parkinson’s.

Could DBS become a game-changer for anxiety and depression as well?

Dive into the full article to explore the science, patient stories, and what this discovery means for the future.

Source video: Stanford Health Care on YouTube

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Source: medicalxpress.com

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