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"Brain Implant Successfully Treats Epilepsy and OCD in US Patient"
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"Brain Implant Successfully Treats Epilepsy and OCD in US Patient"

Amber Pearson, a patient with epilepsy and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), has experienced significant relief from her conditions after receiving a brain implant at Oregon Health and Science University. The implant, initially intended to treat her epilepsy, was also programmed to target her OCD symptoms, marking the first time a device has been used to address both conditions simultaneously. This innovative approach, suggested by Pearson herself, has shown promising results and offers hope for others suffering from similar conditions.