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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Brain stimulation technique may give more relief from Parkinson’s symptoms

A surgical team implanting electrodes in a patient
Deep brain stimulation involves implanting fine electrodes in the brain. Photograph: Burger/Phanie/Rex Features

A fresh approach to brain stimulation could offer people living with Parkinson’s better control over their symptoms and halve the duration of those that trouble them most, experts have said.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is now a mainstream treatment for people with Parkinson’s and can help with symptoms such as stiffness, slowness and tremor.

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