BACKGROUND: We investigated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the ventral
capsule/ventral striatum (VC/VS) for treatment refractory depression. METHODS: Fifteen …

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

Object Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the ventral [anterior internal] capsule/ventral striatum
(VC/VS) is under investigation as an alternative to anterior capsulotomy for severe …

The ototoxic effects of salicylates, reversible hearing loss and tinnitus, are well documented.
However, the pharmacological mechanisms underlying these changes in cochlear function …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Recent work has shown a potential for excessive heating
of deep brain stimulation electrodes during MR imaging. This in vitro study investigates the …

Objective Refractory psychiatric disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, and there is a great need for new treatments. In the last decade, investigators …

This article outlines the basics of implantable neurological stimulators (INSs) and electrodes.
Mechanisms of neural stimulation relevant to the clinician are reviewed, including the …

Abstract Background The use of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a potential therapy for
treatment resistant epilepsy remains an area of active clinical investigation. We recently …

Abstract Background/Objectives: To better understand the mechanism of action of deep
brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy and to investigate implantable device features, it is …

BACKGROUND Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus (ANT)
is an effective therapy for patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. Best practices for …