Implantable Brain Device Makes Parkinson's Patients More Impulsive

There is an implantable brain device which is used with Parkinson's Disease patients to help them control their movements better. However, there have been reports that some of those who have had the device implanted are becoming more impulsive. When the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) device was first used the benefits were so impressive that not much focus was spent investigating what side effects there might be. Experts stress that despite this undesirable side effect, they still believe the benefits outweigh the negatives. Rather, there should be more focus on making adjustments to benefit the patient's quality of life.

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