... Abstract Motor cortex stimulation (MCS) has been used in the treatment of intractable neuropathic facial pain for nearly 30 years. While efficacy rates have been noted as high as 88% in some studies, considerable variability in treatment response remains. Additionally, MCS is often cited...

... Abstract The neural connections of the basal ganglia provide important insights into their function. Here, we discuss the current perspective on basal ganglia connections with the cerebral cortex and with the cerebellum. We review the evidence that the basal ganglia participate in functionally...

... Abstract Gliomas located in eloquent cortex impose a unique surgical obstacle. The oncological benefit of aggressive resection must be balanced with preservation of functional tissue and optimization of surgical outcome. Technical advances in preoperative functional imaging, refinement...

... vitreous, for example retinaldetachments, epiretinal membranes or macular holes, thus visualization of the transparent vitreous gel facilitatesproper vitreous removal. Materials and Methods: The transparent structure of the vitreous cortex aswell as the thin epiretinal membrane may become visible during...