A Yale-led study shows that the senses stimulate a region of the brain that controls consciousness—a finding that might ...

The vagus nerve is the primary nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, which initiates the body’s “rest and digest” ...

Abbott Neuromodulation's Rebecca Wilkins discusses the Infinity DBS system's design and offers advice for other device ...

A key barrier to effective PD treatment is the slow, inconsistent patient recruitment process for clinical trials, especially ...

Scientists mapped separate brain areas for the five senses. Findings reveal a shared neural pathway when focusing on only one of the senses.

A research paper by scientists at Peking University Third Hospital presented a study on the regulatory mechanisms of the ECS in the substantia nigra ...

An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating ...

For those who continue to suffer despite these treatments, deep brain stimulation or DBS offers a potential alternative. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical approach that involves placing ...

Treating hearing loss can help reduce loneliness in seniors, improving social connection, well-being and overall quality of ...