WIRED SCIENCE | Deep Brain Stimulation | PBS

You've heard of a pacemaker for the heart, but what about for the head? We'll go under the knife with a Cardington, Ohio farmer who's getting electrodes implanted in his brain to alleviate the debilitating physical effects of a rare neurological disorder.

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[jwb0507]

this video is a great teaching tool in my neuroscience class!

[basheersubei]

"bad idea on steroids" LOL!

true!

[Hemispeed18]

congrats, ur are in my prayers, hope for the best, god bless

[azthundercloud]

i received a call today. my born again date as i now call it is 6 april. i go in on the 5th and out on the 7th.

[Tulsagolfomatic]

I am amazed at the incredible breakthroughs we continue to achieve, but frightened at the incredible breakthroughs we continue to achieve. I hope the best for any person suffering w/ this disease, and if this can help them as it appears then God speed.

[Hemispeed18]

had mine done here in houston texas, i was in the hospital for 3 days for the brain part and in for 2 days for the actual device implants, got both sides also, one device planted in my chest, other in my stomach, i was 17 when i had the surgery, its a long procedure, but def worth it, go bless and good luck to you

[azthundercloud]

thanks. i did the plelim exams. going for my second mri. they said it is now a in one day and out the next day procedure. having both sides done. would be nice to be a rep for the company when the peocedure is complete.

[Hemispeed18]

yea, lemme kno any questions you have, im willing to fill you in on anythng

[azthundercloud]

could you please contact me. i ma about to have this done myself.

[Mightymami]

lmfao if you're a surgeon you need to learn how to spell... NEURO, SURGEON, MUSCLE SPASMS. XD And you might want to do a little more research before you say what it's used for...Doctor... lmao