Neurology
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To elucidate the involvement of the human subthalamic nucleus (STN) region in the processing or transmission of emotional information. ⋯ The delayed modulation of alpha activity recorded from the area of the subthalamic nucleus in PD may reflect the processing or transmission of information related to emotional stimuli. "Limbic" activation in the region of the subthalamic nucleus may explain why high-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus alters affect in some patients with PD.
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The spread of chronic pain from its initial site of presentation is common, but the mechanisms of the spread are unknown. Here the authors present neurophysiologic evidence of altered interhemispheric conduction in a patient with a mirror-like spread of complex regional pain syndrome symptoms.
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To determine the prognosis of migraine and tension-type headache and to identify prognostic factors. ⋯ The prognosis of migraine, frequent episodic tension-type headache, and chronic tension-type headache was favorable.