Neuromodulation, thanks to intrinsic and extrinsic brain feedback loops, seems to be the
best way to exploit brain plasticity for therapeutic purposes. In the past years, there has been …

The following two different modulatory procedures to control intractable epileptic seizures
are presented:(1) chronic electrical stimulation of the centromedian–thalamic nucleus …

Purpose: This pilot study prospectively evaluated the efficacy of long‐term deep brain
stimulation (DBS) in medial temporal lobe (MTL) structures in patients with MTL epilepsy …

Purpose To assess magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‐related heating for a
neurostimulation system (Activa® Tremor Control System, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) …

With advances in neural prostheses, the demand for high-resolution and site-specific
stimulation is driving microelectrode research to develop electrodes that are much smaller in …

Neurological disorders are among the most challenging medical problems faced by science
today. To treat these disorders more effectively, new technologies are being developed by …

Inherited neurodegenerative diseases, such as Huntington disease and subset of Alzheimer
disease, Parkinson disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are caused by the mutant …

The proven effectiveness of neuromodulation and stimulation techniques for the
management of psychiatric disorders has brought strongly needed innovation in psychiatry …

Based on a foundation of science and empirical observation, engineering research and
design has brought science fiction into science fact. The convergence of neuroscience and …

Introduction While it is desirable to perform MRI examinations in patients with deep brain
stimulators (DBS), a major safety concern exists regarding the potential for excessive …