Background Parkinson's disease (PD) can interfere with individuals' social functioning and
lead to social withdrawal. Social withdrawal may result in negative outcomes for persons …

Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or internal
globus pallidus (GPi) represents an effective and universally applied therapy for Parkinson's …

Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is an effective treatment for
the motor symptoms of movement disorders including Parkinson's Disease (PD). Despite its …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective (but non-curative) treatment for some of the
motor symptoms and treatment complications associated with dopaminergic agents in …

Objectives Neuromodulatory devices are increasingly used by neurosurgeons to manage a
variety of chronic conditions. Given their potential benefits, it is imperative to create clear …

BACKGROUND Clinical trials have established subthalamic deep-brain-stimulation (STN-
DBS) as a highly effective treatment for motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD), but in …

Deep brain stimulation is an emerging therapy for treatment-refractory obsessive-
compulsive disorder patients. Yet, accessibility is limited, treatment protocols are …

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has revolutionized the lives of patients of Parkinson disease,
offering therapeutic options to those not benefiting entirely from medications alone. With its …

Background Apathy is one of the most disabling neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's
disease (PD) patients and has a higher prevalence in patients under subthalamic nucleus …

Objective Patients' expectations are considered to play an important role in subthalamic
nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS). We explored the relationship among …