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Deep brain stimulation is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain and connecting them to a pulse generator, which then delivers electrical pulses to regulate abnormal brain activity and treat movement disorders. The procedure involves surgically implanting a device, similar to a pacemaker, called an implantable pulse generator. The implantable pulse generator delivers electrical pulses to the targeted brain areas, which helps to regulate abnormal signals that cause symptoms like tremors and rigidity for example. Based on the research done, I believe that epilepsy would be another condition that could benefit from deep brain stimulation. I found that DBS can be an effective treatment option for severe, drug-resistant epilepsy. The exact mechanism by which DBS reduces seizures is not fully understood. However, it is believed that the stimulation modulates the activity of brain circuits involved in epilepsy. It may also disrupt the propagation of seizures or prevent them from becoming generalized. While this procedure can be of great help to those with drug resistant epilespy, it does come with its own set of risks, as does any procedure. The risks include infection, bleeding, stroke, cognitive changes, movement disorders, and device failure. While DBS would not be a cure for epilepsy, I believe certain patients would benefit from the use of this treatment for the condition. Write a summary regarding that statement.