Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure that uses electrical neuromodulation to
target specific regions of the brain, showing potential in the treatment of neurodegenerative …

Background: Tremor is one of the most prevalent symptoms in Parkinson's Disease (PD).
The progression and management of tremor in PD can be challenging, as response to …

Background Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN‐DBS) is an effective
and evidence‐based treatment for idiopathic Parkinson's disease (iPD). A minority of …

Background The up‐to‐date literature systematically reviewing the predictive value of
preoperative levodopa responsiveness after deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in motor …

Background Longitudinal item response theory (IRT) models previously suggested that the
Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS‐UPDRS) motor …

We aimed to investigate the predictive value of preoperative clinical factors and dopamine
transporter imaging for outcomes after globus pallidus interna (GPi) deep brain stimulation …

Background Bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is
standard of care for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and a correct lead placement is …

Background Subthalamic nucleus (STN) and globus pallidus interna (GPi) are two main
structures primarily targeted by deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat advanced Parkinson's …

Background Reduction of medication in Parkinson's disease (PD) following subthalamic
nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) has been recognized, but the optimal timing for …

The management of disabling axial disabilities in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) is
challenging since they are frequently insensitive to pharmacotherapy and deep brain …