Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Review Meta Analysis
Invasive Motor Cortex Stimulation Influences Intracerebral Structures in Patients With Neuropathic Pain: An Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis of Imaging Data.
Invasive motor cortex stimulation (iMCS) has been proposed as a treatment for intractable neuropathic pain syndromes. Although the mechanisms underlying the analgesic effect of iMCS remain largely elusive, several studies found iMCS-related changes in regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) in neuropathic pain patients. The aim of this study was to meta-analyze the findings of neuroimaging studies on rCBF changes to iMCS. ⋯ These findings suggested that iMCS induces changes in principal components of the default mode-, the salience-, and sensorimotor network.
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Review Meta Analysis
Deep Brain Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis Tremor: A Meta-Analysis.
To examine the effect of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on multiple sclerosis (MS)-tremor, as measured by a normalized scale of tremor severity, with a meta-analysis of the published literature. ⋯ This meta-analysis provides level III evidence that DBS may improve MS-related tremor as measured by standardized tremor severity scales.