Essays about: "STN-DBS"

Found 3 essays containing the word STN-DBS.

1. 1. Sex-differences in reported adverse side-effects caused by Deep Brain Stimulation therapy in the subthalamic nucleus

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Lucas Werner; [2021]
   Keywords : Deep brain stimulation; subthalamic nucleus; sex-differences; STN-DBS; Parkinson s disease;

   Abstract : Parkinson’s disease is a common neurological disease which will progressively damagedopaminergic neurons in the brain. Later stages of the disease will result in death of theneurons. The diagnosis is often made with respect to the motor symptoms, which includetremors, bradykinesia, and rigidity. READ MORE

3. 2. The subthalamic nucleus in health and disease

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Yu Zhang; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. PD is caused by degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc). READ MORE

4. 3. Deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus and caudal zona incerta in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A perceptual study of effects on articulatory precision

   University essay from Logopedi

   Author : Fanny Lundgren; Johanna Qvist; [2013]
   Keywords : Articulatory precision; Parkinson’s disease; DBS; STN; cZi;

   Abstract : Abstract Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a viable surgical treatment method for Parkinson’s disease (PD). It has positive effects on the classical motor symptoms, but effects on speech and voice are not equally beneficial. READ MORE