Is there a role for focused ultrasound in the treatment of refractory epilepsy? [0.03%]
聚焦超声在难治性癫痫治疗中的作用探讨
Alexander Agopyan-Miu,Grace B Simmons,Gordon H Baltuch
Alexander Agopyan-Miu
Background: Although patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) have a
Frailty Indices in Patients Undergoing Functional Neurosurgical Procedures: A Systematic Review [0.03%]
功能神经外科手术患者的衰弱指数：系统性回顾
Carmelo Venero Jr,Joanna M Roy,Nirbha Ghurye et al.
Carmelo Venero Jr et al.
Introduction: Functional neurosurgery covers a wide array of neurological disorders with an equally vast array of treatment modalities, including neuromodulation, decompressive, & ablative therapies for disparate patholog...
Structural connectivity of the basal ganglia from patient-individual tractography is key for understanding the effects of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's Disease [0.03%]
基于患者个体的神经束追踪技术解析底丘脑结构连接性对于理解帕金森病深部脑刺激作用机制的关键性
Ricardo Loução,Martin Kocher,Gregor Alexander Brandt et al.
Ricardo Loução et al.
Background: In Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, modulation of the fibre tracts of the cortico-basal ganglia-thalamo-cortical loop is the presumed mechanism of action of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nu...
MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound VIM Thalamotomy with Indwelling GPi DBS Electrodes: A Case Report [0.03%]
经颅超声联合DBS电极植入的磁共振引导聚焦超声丘脑造瘘术病例报告
Adam C Glaser,David D Liu,P Jason White et al.
Adam C Glaser et al.
Introduction: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the gold-standard surgical treatment for Essential Tremor (ET) and Tremor-dominant Parkinson's Disease (TdPD). However, despite appropriate electrode placement and programming...
Managing LEATs in Patients with Refractory and Non-Refractory Epilepsy [0.03%]
难治性癫痫和非难治性癫痫患者的LEAT管理
Arjun Rohit Adapa,Hannah Haile,Guy M McKhann
Arjun Rohit Adapa
Background Long-term/low grade epilepsy-associated tumors (LEATs) compose a complex group of low-grade brain neoplasms associated with drug-resistant focal epilepsy, primarily affecting pediatric and adolescent populations. LEATs exhibit si...
Comparative study evaluating a new dose optimization software for Gamma Knife treatment planning - comparison of 80 challenging treatment plans [0.03%]
评估新的剂量优化软件用于伽玛刀治疗计划的比较研究-比较80个具有挑战性的治疗计划
Lucie Hamáčková,Josef Novotný Jr,Markéta Farníková et al.
Lucie Hamáčková et al.
Introduction In 2020, Elekta Instrument AB, Stockholm, released a new dose optimizer for Leksell GammaPlan, which includes the possibility of inverse planning. This study aimed to compare the new software with the previous manual version of...
Forough Yazdanian,Alejandro Enriquez-Marulanda,Nima Dehmamy et al.
Forough Yazdanian et al.
Introduction: In patients receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy, the longevity of the implanted pulse generator (IPG) is influenced by multiple factors, including patient diagnosis, therapeutic target, neurostimu...
Lack of Therapeutic Benefit of Vim Thalamotomy for Tremor-like Myoclonus in Two Cases of Benign Adult Familial Myoclonus Epilepsy [0.03%]
两例良性成人遗传性肌阵挛性癫痫患者震颤样肌阵挛 Vim 核损毁术无效的病例报告
Taku Nonaka,Takashi Asahi,Shiro Horisawa et al.
Taku Nonaka et al.
Introduction: Benign adult familial myoclonus epilepsy (BAFME) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by adult-onset cortical tremor and infrequent generalized seizures. Treatment options for managing involuntary...
Focused Ultrasound in the Treatment of Epilepsy: Current Applications and Future Directions [0.03%]
聚焦超声治疗癫痫：当前应用与未来展望
Benjamin Sterling Succop Jr,Andreas Seas,Joshua Woo et al.
Benjamin Sterling Succop Jr et al.
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, affecting nearly 1% of the global population. Despite recent advancements in medical therapies, approximately one-third of patients remain refractory to treatment, necessitating cons...
Matthias Tomschik,Sarina Noelle Somer,Christian Dorfer
Matthias Tomschik
Background: Epilepsy is a prevalent chronic neurological disease affecting millions. Many patients respond to medical therapies, but a third of patients does not and potentially requires neurosurgical procedures. These ca...