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Deep brain stimulation is known to treat the symptoms of stiffness, slow movement, and tremor in people with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are now a step closer to understanding exactly how this electrical stimulation of specific areas in the brain works.

Schematic illustration of ‘striatal damping’ by antidromic activation of striatopallidal axons. DA, dopaminergic; SNpc, substantia nigra pars compacta © James Fitzgerald
Schematic illustration of ‘striatal damping’ by antidromic activation of striatopallidal axons. DA, dopaminergic; SNpc, substantia nigra pars compacta

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Global Anaesthesia Course

Global Anaesthesia Course (formerly known as Anaesthesia in Developing Countries (ADC)). Next course: 2026 dates to be confirmed

Oxford Neurology Course

The Oxford Neurology Course is about much more than CME points. Active audience participation, refreshments with networking and a dinner, are all part of the memorable experience we want to offer our delegates. The 2026 course is being held from the 1 to 3 July. Booking now open.

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