Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Study: Electric Brain Stimulation Alleviates Some Disorders

(Version anglaise seulement)

Modern medicine relies mainly on drugs to cure or alleviate disorders, but for some conditions doctors apply electrical stimulation. The pacemaker, for example, helps weak hearts maintain a steady beat. Scientists are now using electrical pulses in the brain to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. With such advances, electrical stimulation may soon be used for a variety of other conditions. Just being able to walk and interact with people is a great gift for David...

Lire l'article complet