Effects of stimulation of the subthalamic area on oscillatory pallidal activity in Parkinson's disease.

The pattern of neuronal discharge within the basal ganglia is disturbed in Parkinson's disease (PD). In particular, there is a tendency for neuronal elements to synchronise at around 20 Hz in the absence of dopaminergic treatment, whereas this activity can be replaced by spontaneous synchronisa...

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Main Authors: Brown, P, Mazzone, P, Oliviero, A, Altibrandi, MG, Pilato, F, Tonali, P, Di Lazzaro, V
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004