Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment sometimes used to manage the symptoms of:
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Correct answer: Parkinson’s disease
DBS involves implanting electrodes in specific brain areas to send electrical impulses that help regulate abnormal impulses. It is specifically used to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson's that do not respond well to medication.
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