For which disorder have patients benefited from deep-brain stimulation of the basal ganglia?
A)epilepsy
B)Huntington's disease
C)Parkinson's disease
D)strokes

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Patients with Parkinson's disease have benefited from deep-brain stimulation of the basal ganglia, specifically the subthalamic nucleus, to alleviate motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Deep brain stimulation is not typically used for epilepsy, Huntington's disease, or strokes.

For Which Disorder Have Patients Benefited from Deep-Brain Stimulation of the Basal