Search for dissertations about: "Marjan Jahanshahi"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Marjan Jahanshahi.

2. 1. Cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation : focus on caudal zona incerta for essential tremor and Parkinson´s disease, and on bed nucleus of stria terminalis for obsessive compulsive disorder

   Author : Johanna Philipson; Patric Blomstedt; Marjan Jahanshahi; Marwan Hariz; Jean-Luc Houéto; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Deep brain stimulation. Neuropsychology. Cognition. Parkinson’s disease. Essential tremor. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Caudal zona incerta. Bed nucleus of stria terminalis. Functional MRI.; Neurology; neurologi;

   Abstract : Preserved cognition is an important determinant for perceived Quality of Life (QoL) and has been found to be essential in order to translate improvements in primary symptoms following Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) into activities of daily living that drive QoL. Therefore, it is important to evaluate not only the clinical improvement, but also the cognitive impact of DBS. READ MORE