Publications by authors named "T Van den Bogaert"
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- This study focuses on developing a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to automatically segment teeth in intraoral scanned (IOS) images, addressing the limitations of current methods in handling various dental conditions.
- The research utilized 761 IOS images and implemented a 3D U-Net pipeline, which completed tooth segmentation in an average of 31.7 seconds per jaw while achieving a high accuracy score of 91% on the segmentation task.
- Results indicated that the refined AI (R-AI) method was more efficient and reliable than semi-automatic methods, significantly reducing time spent on segmentation and making the online platform a suitable option for clinical use.
Background: Subthalamic deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) is a well-established therapy to treat Parkinson's disease (PD). However, the STN-DBS sub-target remains debated. Recently, a white matter tract termed the hyperdirect pathway (HDP), directly connecting the motor cortex to STN, has gained interest as HDP stimulation is hypothesized to drive DBS therapeutic effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Symmetric biphasic pulses have been shown to increase the therapeutic window compared to standard cathodic pulses in ET Vim-DBS patients. Furthermore, three hours of stimulation with biphasic pulses caused less stimulation-induced ataxia compared to cathodic pulses. Therefore, an investigation of the longer-term safety of biphasic pulses is warranted.
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- - The study investigates the effectiveness of short pulse width deep brain stimulation (spDBS) compared to conventional pulse width DBS (cDBS) for treating movement disorders like Parkinson's disease (PD) and essential tremor (ET).
- - Results show that spDBS offers a larger therapeutic window and better tremor reduction in ET, but does not significantly change therapeutic effects or side effects in PD compared to cDBS.
- - Additionally, spDBS requires less energy, potentially improving battery life, though more real-world data is needed on this aspect.