Monitoring Cognitive Functions During Deep Brain Stimulation Interventions by Real Time Neuropsychological Testing.

Objective: We monitored cognition in 14 Parkinson's disease (PD) patients during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery when the electrode was positioned at the target subthalamic nucleus (STN) (i.e., the STN motor area).

Role of Snowpack-Hydrometeorological Sensors for Hydrogeological System Comprehension inside an Alpine Closed-Basin.

Groundwater resource assessment and forecasting in mountain areas requires the monitoring of two conditions, local meteorological conditions, and springs' groundwater parameters. The reliability of the monitoring data and conditions are linked to the technical instrumentation, multiparametric probes, and sensors. This paper presents a set of attractive tools and sensors for springs' groundwater resource monitoring and assessment in mountain basins.

Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in practice: results of the survey by the Italian Neurosurgery Society.

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a safe and effective treatment for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) and many neurosurgical centers in Italy have a DBS program. Considering the prevalence of PD and criteria for DBS implantation, about 3200-10,350 PD patients may benefit from DBS in Italy. The global management of patients underwent DBS is complex and it can be supposed that many differences exist between centers in clinical practice.

Deep Brain Stimulation in childhood-onset dystonia due to brain pathology. A long-term study.

Background: Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment option for isolated, inherited or idiopathic dystonia, however data on its safety and efficacy in other forms of dystonia are more limited.

Objectives: Retrospective analysis of motor and non-motor outcomes in pediatric onset refractory dystonia due to static or progressive brain disorders in a cohort of patients with a DBS treatment duration ≥12 months.

Methods: Multidisciplinary assessments including standardised scales/tests of motor function, pain, quality of life, cognition and language were carried out before implantation and longitudinally afterwards.

Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation Using Frame-Based . Frameless Stereotaxy in Dystonia: A Single-Center Experience.

Bilateral globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation (GPi-DBS) is an established and effective therapy for primary refractory dystonia. However, the comparison of frameless . frame-based DBS surgery technique is still controversial.