Electrical Brain Stimulation May Strengthen Memory, Study Says
Quick ReadPreliminary results suggest method might hold promise for dementia patients
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Deep brain stimulation, a technique used to treat Parkinson's disease and certain psychiatric disorders, appears to provide some memory-enhancing benefits, researchers report.
Using electrical impulses to stimulate a part of the brain critical for memory function significantly improved patients' navigational ability, reflecting improved spatial memory, the small study from the University of...
