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What is the deep brain stimulation system?
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Deep Brain Stim: Deep Brain Stimulation is a system that is composed of electrodes implanted in the brain to help modulate disease. It has applications for Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Dystonia.
Answered 2/7/2015
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