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Brain Stimulation

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Brain stimulation is a therapeutic technique that involves the application of electrical, magnetic, or other forms of energy to specific regions of the brain to modulate neural activity. This technique is used to treat various neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as depression, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy.

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