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Deep Brain Stimulation

It sounds really scary — deep brain stimulation surgery. But it's a relief for some who suffer from Parkinson's disease. Producer Jessica Lockhart followed one patient undergoing the therapy to learn how the procedure can address some of the worst symptoms of this debilitating condition.

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Pacemakers for the Brain

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