Object Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the surgical procedure of choice for patients with
advanced Parkinson disease (PD). The globus pallidus internus (GPi) and the subthalamic …

When formulating a DBS treatment plan for a patient with Parkinson's disease (PD), two
critical questions should be addressed:(1) Which brain target should be chosen to optimize …

Surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) has evolved from ablative procedures,
within a variety of brain regions, to implantation of electrodes into specific targets of the …

Objectives: To examine disease, treatment, cognitive, and psychological factors associated
with quality of life (QoL) before and after surgery and assess the ability to predict QoL …

Background There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that deep brain stimulation
(DBS) of globus pallidus internus (GPi DBS) and subthalamic nucleus (STN DBS) are …

We aimed at gaining insights into principles of subcortical lexical processing. Therefore,
effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in different target structures on verbal fluency (VF) …

The adverse effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery on swallowing could potentially
exacerbate the natural deterioration of airway protection associated with Parkinson's …

Objective: This study aims to investigate the influence of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on
caregiver burden and quality of life in Parkinson's disease. Methods: A cross-sectional …

Although~ 50% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience depression, treatment
for this important and debilitating comorbidity is relatively understudied. Deep brain …

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is now the preferred surgical treatment for
advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Some patients however are not suitable candidates for …