The cingulate cortex is a fascinating area of the human brain that has been the subject of
neuroanatomical and therapeutic investigation owing to its role in various functions and …

Treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)(trOCD) is a disabling disease,
leading to severe quality-of-life impairment and an increased risk of self-harm and suicide. 1 …

Neurosurgery for intractable psychiatric conditions has seen a resurgence with the
increasing use of deep brain stimulation (DBS). Although DBS promises reversible …

OBJECTIVE Personalized stimulation is key to optimizing the outcomes of deep brain
stimulation (DBS) for refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, the …

In end-stage cancer, oncologic pain refractory to medical management significantly reduces
patients' quality of life. In recent years, ablative surgery has seen a resurgence in treating …

Introduction: The use of surgery for treatment of psychiatric conditions is a well-established
strategy, especially in severe and resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder. Attractive …

Purpose Poorly controlled pain is a significant quality of life issue for patients with advanced
cancer. Patients often suffer from uncontrolled pain or intolerable side effects of treatment …