Non-invasive combined electrical and acoustical deep brain stimulation Ghent University
In state-of-the-art deep brain stimulation electrodes are surgically implanted in the brain of the
patient. These electrodes will then electromagnetically stimulate the surrounding neural tissue.
The goal of this procedure is to reduce symptoms in patients suffering from movement and
neuropsychiatric disorders, e.g. Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, chronic pain, ...
However, the main disadvantage of this type of ...