![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain and delivering electrical impulses to regulate abnormal brain activity. It is used to treat various neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, offering significant improvements in symptom management and quality of life for patients.
DBS has revolutionized the field of neurology by providing a targeted and reversible therapeutic approach for managing debilitating neurological disorders.
In the fourth episode of “SciScoop,” Isabella Zarzar speaks with Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., a professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on April 15, 2024.