Deep Brain Stimulation in Huntington’s Disease—Preliminary Evidence on Pathophysiology, Efficacy and Safety
Huntington’s disease (HD) is one of the most disabling degenerative movement disorders, as it not only affects the motor system but also leads to cognitive disabilities and psychiatric symptoms. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the pallidum is a promising symptomatic treatment targeting the core moto...
Main Authors: | Lars Wojtecki, Stefan Jun Groiss, Christian Johannes Hartmann, Saskia Elben, Sonja Omlor, Alfons Schnitzler, Jan Vesper |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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Series: | Brain Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/6/3/38 |
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