Brain stimulation adapts to Parkinson's patients' every step, easing gait and falls

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Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed an adaptive deep brain stimulation technology that adjusts in real-time with each step to improve gait and reduce falls in Parkinson's disease patients, representing a significant advancement in medical treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) that adjusts in real time as a person walks, helping improve gait and reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease.