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Neuropsychological and Quality of Life Outcomes 12 Months After Unilateral Thalamic Stimulation for Essential Tremor
JNNP 74:305-311, Fields,J.A.,et al, 2003
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Article Abstract
Cognitive, mood, and QoL outcomes after one year of DBS for ET are favourable; there were no overall deleterious effects on cognition, and DBS was accompanied by a significant reduction in anxiety and improvements in quality of life. Howeve r, preoperative verbal fluency diminution may predispose to further fluency declines after DBS.
 
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