Nucleus Basalis of Meynert Stimulation for Dementia: Theoretical and Technical Considerations

Nucleus Basalis of Meynert Stimulation for Dementia: Theoretical and Technical Considerations

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) is currently being evaluated as a potential therapy to improve memory and overall cognitive function in dementia. Although, the animal literature has demonstrated robust improvement in cognitive functions, phase 1 trial results in huma...

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Main Authors: Deepak Kumbhare, Viktoras Palys, Jamie Toms, Chathurika S. Wickramasinghe, Kasun Amarasinghe, Milos Manic, Evan Hughes, Kathryn L. Holloway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
basal nucleus of Meynert
Parkinson’s disease dementia
deep brain stimulation
diffusion tensor imaging
neuronal oscillations
quantitative electroencephalography
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2018.00614/full

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