
NeurologyMarch 17, 2025
New Form of Parkinson’s Treatment Uses Real-Time Deep-Brain Stimulation
A new form of “adaptive” deep-brain stimulation adjusts itself based on the brain’s unique signals
Susan Kreimer is a New York City–based freelance medical journalist with a passion for scientific innovation. She holds a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has an aptitude for learning foreign languages.

New Form of Parkinson’s Treatment Uses Real-Time Deep-Brain Stimulation
A new form of “adaptive” deep-brain stimulation adjusts itself based on the brain’s unique signals