DBS for Tourette syndrome

Name: DBS for Tourette syndrome
Uploaded: 2011-05-12T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Kendall H. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, describes research into deep brain stimulation (DBS) being conducted at Mayo Clinic for Tourette syndrome treatment.

Kendall H. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, describes research into deep brain stimulation being conducted at Mayo Clinic for Tourette syndrome treatment.

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May 12, 2011

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