Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy written by Hans O. Lüders and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep brain stimulation has been used effectively for many years to treat patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Now, neurologists and neurosurgeons are using electric pulse generators to block abnormal activity, i.e. epileptic fits. Promising research results indicate that electric pulses implanted deep in the brain can affect neurocircuitry and help stop oncoming seizures. Supplying a solid background on brain stimulation and its application to epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy provides a historical overview, explores pathogenesis of brain stimulation, discusses animal experiments and human studies, and explores future prospects of brain stimulation for epileptic control. The editor and his team of contributors distill information drawn directly from the literature into one convenient resource.
Download or read book Brain Stimulation written by Robert S. Fisher and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep brain stimulation for seizures has been applied to cerebellum, caudate, locus coeruleus, subthalamic nucleus, mammillary bodies, centromedian thalamus, anterior nucleus of thalamus, hippocampus and amygdala, hippocampal commissure, corpus callosum, neocortex, and occasionally to other sites. Animal and clinical studies have primarily investigated seizure prevention and, to a lessersmaller extent, seizure interruption. No studies have yet shown stimulation able to cure epilepsy. A wide variety of stimulation parameters have been employed in multiple different combinations of frequencies, amplitudes, and durations. Literature review identifies at least 52 clinical studies of brain stimulation for epilepsy in 817 patients. Two studies were large, randomized, and controlled, one in the anterior nucleus of thalamus and another at the cortical or hippocampal seizure focus; both of these studies showed efficacy and tolerability of stimulation. Many questions remain. We do not know the mechanisms, the best stimulation parameters, the best patient population, or how to predict benefit in advance. We do not know why benefit of neurostimulation for epilepsy seems to increase over time or whether there are long-term deleterious effects. All of these questions may be answerable with a combination of laboratory research and clinical experience.
Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy written by Hans O. Lüders and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-11-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep brain stimulation has been used effectively for many years to treat patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Now, neurologists and neurosurgeons are using electric pulse generators to block abnormal activity, i.e. epileptic fits. Promising research results indicate that electric pulses implanted deep in the brain can affect neurocircuitry and help stop oncoming seizures. Supplying a solid background on brain stimulation and its application to epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy provides a historical overview, explores pathogenesis of brain stimulation, discusses animal experiments and human studies, and explores future prospects of brain stimulation for epileptic control. The editor and his team of contributors distill information drawn directly from the literature into one convenient resource.
Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation Management written by William J. Marks, Jr and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reference guide for clinicians working with DBS patients, fully revised throughout with new chapters on epilepsy and psychiatric disorders.
Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson s Disease written by Gordon H. Baltuch and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-03-19 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the largest breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease in the past 40 years, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a pioneering procedure of neurology and functional neurosurgery, forging enormous change and growth within the field. The first comprehensive text devoted to this surgical therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's
Download or read book Neurostimulation for Epilepsy written by Vikram R. Rao and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities comprehensively reviews the diverse array of neurostimulation technologies currently in use and in development for the treatment of epilepsy. The book covers basic mechanisms of neurostimulation, technical characteristics of approved and investigational neurostimulation devices, clinical applications and programming considerations of these devices, and progress toward next-generation device technology. Leading experts in the field provide a contemporary appraisal of neurostimulation in epilepsy, one that highlights recent advances, outlines unanswered questions, and proposes future directions. Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities will be of high interest to clinical, basic, and translational researchers seeking to understand leading-edge applications of neurostimulation in epilepsy and to clinicians managing patients with epilepsy who are treated with implanted and external neurostimulation devices. This book will also be of interest to trainees, to physicians in other areas of neurology where neurostimulation is employed, such as Pain and Movement Disorders, and to general medical practitioners, neurobiologists, and engineers. - Explains fundamental principles of neurostimulation in accessible terms - Details technical characteristics and engineering considerations of neurostimulation devices - Describes strengths and limitations of approved and investigational neurostimulation devices - Overviews clinical applications of neurostimulation, including device selection and programming - Highlights the patient experience with neurostimulation, with an emphasis on quality of life - Provides a roadmap for the development of next-generation devices
Download or read book Jasper s Basic Mechanisms of the Epilepsies written by Jeffrey Noebels and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 1258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jasper's Basic Mechanisms, Fourth Edition, is the newest most ambitious and now clinically relevant publishing project to build on the four-decade legacy of the Jasper's series. In keeping with the original goal of searching for "a better understanding of the epilepsies and rational methods of prevention and treatment.", the book represents an encyclopedic compendium neurobiological mechanisms of seizures, epileptogenesis, epilepsy genetics and comordid conditions. Of practical importance to the clinician, and new to this edition are disease mechanisms of genetic epilepsies and therapeutic approaches, ranging from novel antiepileptic drug targets to cell and gene therapies.
Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation for Neurological Disorders written by Toru Itakura and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic electrical stimulation of the brain has demonstrated excellent outcomes in patients with Parkinson’s disease and has recently also been applied to various other neurological diseases. This comprehensive, up-to-date textbook will meet the needs of all who wish to learn more about the application of deep brain stimulation and will provide a sound basis for safe and accurate surgery. The book comprises two main parts, the first of which presents relevant anatomical and functional background information on the basal ganglia, thalamus and other brain structures as well as on the mechanism of brain stimulation. The second part describes clinical studies on deep brain stimulation, covering results in a range of movement disorders and psychiatric diseases and also important aspects of instrumentation and technique. The authors are outstanding scientists and experts in the field from across the world.
Download or read book Epilepsy written by Terri Dougherty and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epilepsy is a disorder in which the generation of electrical signals inside the brain causes recurring seizures of varying types and intensity. This book describes the symptoms associated with different types of epilepsy, as well as the possible causes and risk factors. It offers current information on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, as well as how people living with epilepsy and their families cope with the disorder.
Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation written by William S. Anderson and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one-stop resource on deep brain stimulation for functional neurosurgeons! Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used to modulate dysfunctional circuits in the brain with stimulation pulses applied to specific target areas of the brain. Globally, DBS procedures have been most commonly performed for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, but there are now new and growing research efforts studying DBS for psychiatric disorders and epilepsy. Deep Brain Stimulation: Techniques and Practices written by the Society for Innovative Neuroscience in Neurosurgery along with Dr. William S. Anderson and distinguished experts presents the latest DBS approaches. The book begins with a history of DBS, general frame-based techniques, patient selection primarily for movement disorders, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ethical considerations. Subsequent chapters detail diverse technologies and disease-specific treatment for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, OCD, epilepsy, major depression, Tourette syndrome, emerging psychiatric indications, and pediatric applications. Key highlights Lead placement techniques utilizing currently available customized platforms and robotics Microelectrode recording and image-based direct targeting with MRI and CT to enhance lead placement Lesioning methods including radiofrequency, and MR-guided focused ultrasound Discussion of recent innovations in tractography to delineate white matter tracts in the brain and closed loop stimulation DBS has helped thousands of patients with intractable conditions, allowing for a programmable therapy with durable treatment effect. This remarkable guide provides the essentials for functional neurosurgeons to pursue intraoperative research opportunities in this growing subspecialty and incorporate DBS into clinical practice.
Download or read book Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry written by Charles H. Kellner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of brain stimulation is advancing at rapid pace with a growing number of techniques now approved for the treatment of psychiatric illness. This text acts both as a concise, quick reference for experienced practitioners and a guidebook for residents learning about clinical brain stimulation techniques. The techniques covered include: • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) • Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) • Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) All aspects of these treatments are covered, from patient selection, through the implementation of the technique, to patient aftercare. Potential future applications are discussed and select, up-to-date reference lists guide practitioners to the most important further reading around each technique. Portable, concise and easy to navigate, covering all the need-to-know information, Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry is essential reading for practitioners, residents and medical students in psychiatry and neurology.
Download or read book Epilepsy An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics written by Edward F. Chang and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, Drs. Chang and Barbaro provide a thorough look at epilepsy, with sections focusing on devices in epilepsy surgery, open loop systems, closed loop systems, and non-stimulation. Topics in this issue include history and overview of stimulation for epilepsy, trigeminal nerve stimulation, anterior thalamus DBS, hippocampal stimulation, neuropace RNS, seizure detection/prediction algorithms, cooling, seizure prediction and its applications, stimulation paradigms, and experimental stimulation.
Download or read book Deep Brain Stimulation Management written by William J. Marks and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reference guide for clinicians working with deep brain stimulation (DBS) patients, fully revised with new chapters on DBS devices.
Download or read book Subthalamic and Thalamic Stereotactic Recordings and Stimulations in Patients with Intractable Epilepsy written by Heinz Gregor Wieser and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various subcortical structures in the brain are thought to be important in genesis or propagation of seizures. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of these structures aims to influence these key “pacemaker” areas in the brain and is gaining increasing interest as a possible new surgical modality for treatment of patients with intractable epilepsy. Based on this background, this volume brings together the experience of the Zurich Epilepsy Surgery Center with stereotactic recordings and stimulations of various subcortical nuclei, with special reference to the Forel H fields, the thalamic nuclei and the periaqueductal gray matter. This volume also addresses the important issues of DC recording/polarisation and of biochemical measurement of excitatory and inhibitory transmitters released in the primary epileptogenic area during epileptic discharges. This book is destined to improve understanding of the involvement of subcortical structures in seizure genesis or propagation in a time when exhaustive invasive presurgical evaluation is diminishing because of the today’s availability of modern non-invasive imaging technique.
Download or read book Operative Neuromodulation written by Damianos E. Sakas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second part in a two-volume work on neuromodulation. It describes the techniques and procedures applied by direct contact with the central nervous system or cranial nerves (in order to modulate the function of neural networks) or in deeply located structures inside the nervous system (in order to alter the function on specific networks).
Download or read book Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy written by Warren W. Boling and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy" that was published in Brain Sciences
Download or read book Brain Stimulation written by Irving Reti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain stimulation technologies are both tools to probe brain function and to provide therapeutic options for patients with neuropsychiatric disease where pharmacological options are not viable. Although the field has been in existence for over seventy years, research interest in brain stimulation has been on the rise particularly in the last two decades. Brain Stimulation: Methodologies and Interventions is an introduction to the field of brain stimulation technology and its applications. The book explores how brainstimulating technologies work in the context of brain pathways that mediate normal and abnormal brain function. Chapters cover neuroanatomy and activity dependent changes in neuronal function triggered by brain stimulation, as well as applications of brain stimulation technologies themselves, including noninvasive procedures that rely on convulsive or seizure therapeutics, and non-convulsive therapies such as magnetic and electrical brain stimulation. Authored by an international group of leaders in the field, Brain Stimulation is a valuable resource for both neuroscience researchers and clinicians.
