A “pacemaker” for the brain to cure Parkinson’s disease/Un “marcapasos” para el cerebro que curaría el Parkinson

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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, especially a region of the brain called the substantia nigra, which produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for the control of movement. The death of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra is the main feature of this disease.

La enfermedad de Parkinson es un trastorno neurodegenerativo que afecta principalmente al sistema nervioso central, especialmente a una región del cerebro llamada sustancia negra, que produce dopamina, un neurotransmisor esencial para el control del movimiento. La muerte de las células productoras de dopamina en la sustancia negra es la característica principal de esta enfermedad.

Parkinson's symptoms usually appear gradually and worsen over time. The most common symptoms are: tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, speech problems, loss of facial expression and even depression and anxiety problems, among others. The disease currently has no cure, but there are treatments that can help control the symptoms and improve the quality of life.

Los síntomas del Parkinson suelen aparecer gradualmente y empeoran con el tiempo, los mas comunes son: temblores, rigidez, lentitud de los movimientos., problemas del habla, pérdida de la expresión facial e incluso problemas de depresión y ansiedad entre otros. La enfermedad a día de hoy no tiene cura, pero existen tratamientos que pueden ayudar a controlar los síntomas y mejorar la calidad de vida


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Now it seems that they have made a very promising new breakthrough in the treatment of this disease, deep brain stimulation (DBS), a technique often compared to a "brain pacemaker", which has proven to be a very effective tool in improving the quality of life of many people affected by Parkinson's disease.

Ahora parece que han hecho un nuevo avance muy prometedor en el tratamiento de esta enfermedad, la estimulación cerebral profunda (ECP), una técnica a menudo comparada con un "marcapasos cerebral", que ha demostrado ser una herramienta muy eficaz para mejorar la calidad de vida de muchas personas afectadas de la enfermedad de Parkinson.

The DBS system works by implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain that control movement, a device similar to a cardiac pacemaker placed under the skin, which sends electrical impulses through the electrodes. These impulses modulate the abnormal activity of neurons, reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's.

El sistema ECP funciona implantando unos electrodos en áreas específicas del cerebro que controlan el movimiento, un dispositivo similar a un marcapasos cardíaco colocado bajo la piel, que envía impulsos eléctricos a través de los electrodos. Estos impulsos modulan la actividad anormal de las neuronas, reduciendo los síntomas del Parkinson.


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The benefits of deep brain stimulation include a significant reduction in tremors, muscle stiffness and slowness of movement, with a consequent improvement in quality of life as it allows patients to perform daily activities with greater ease and autonomy. In addition, the benefits can be maintained for several years.

Los beneficios de la estimulación cerebral profunda son la reducción significativa de los temblores, rigidez muscular y lentitud de movimiento con la consiguiente mejora de la calidad de vida ya que permite a los pacientes realizar actividades diarias con mayor facilidad y autonomía. Además los beneficios pueden mantenerse durante varios años.

I know someone who suffers from Parkinson's disease and it is certainly a very frustrating situation for patients and treatments such as DBS would be of great help. Although this treatment is not suitable for all patients with Parkinson's and doctors have to evaluate each case, there is no doubt that it is something hopeful for those affected.

Tengo algún conocido afectado de la enfermedad de Parkinson y ciertamente es una situación muy frustrante para los pacientes y tratamientos como la ECP serían de gran ayuda. Aunque este tratamiento no es adecuado para todos los pacientes con Parkinson y los médicos han de evaluar cada caso, no cabe duda que es algo esperanzador para las personas afectadas.

More information/Más información
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/self-adjusting-brain-pacemaker-may-help-reduce-parkinson-s-disease-symptoms

https://www.xataka.com/medicina-y-salud/tenemos-prometedor-tratamiento-parkinson-marcapasos-para-cerebro

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Es un excelente invento que abre muchas oportunidades para las personas que padecen el mal de Parkison.

La medicina moderna ha dado un paso muy importante para ayudar a reducir el Parkison que afecta a muchas personas.

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