Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Deep Brain Stimulation
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Deep Brain Stimulation has been around for decades, but now two doctors at the University of Florida are pushing the boundaries of this procedure by placing electrodes inside the brain to treat disorders like Parkinsons disease, dystonia and tremors. In this months Vital Signs, CNNs Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes inside the operation room of an unconventional team of doctors as they attempt to treat a young woman suffering from the debilitating effects of Tourettes syndrome.
With the help of an entirely new device placed directly on the brain they hope to map the brains activity and relieve a young woman from a lifetime of uncontrollable outbursts and severe tics.
Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the ethical questions of manipulating the brain and tries to understand the mysterious secrets that still need to be unlocked for those who suffer from brain disorders.
Playback of the episode will be available on the beginning Thursday, October 16, 2014.