Neat News 761 (added 2018-01-30)

Electric Stimulation against Alzheimer's

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An approach used against Parkinson's disease, namely to stimulate parts of the brain using electricity by a method called deep brain stimulation, is now also tried to ameliorate Alzheimer's disease. Certain brain regions are stimulated and this way patients may keep their independence for longer.

News seen at: BBC - Health