Clinical Case Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
case
report
presents
positive
outcomes
from
deep
brain
stimulation
(DBS)
targeting
the
bed
nucleus
of
stria
terminalis
(BNST)
in
two
patients
with
treatment‐resistant
depression
and
generalized
anxiety
disorder.
DBS
effects
medial
forebrain
bundle
(MFB)
area
were
unclear.
Further
research
into
DBS's
efficacy
when
comorbid
is
present
required.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. e46924 - e46924
Published: May 3, 2023
Background
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
advanced
substantially
in
recent
years,
transforming
many
industries
and
improving
the
way
people
live
work.
In
scientific
research,
AI
can
enhance
quality
efficiency
of
data
analysis
publication.
However,
also
opened
up
possibility
generating
high-quality
fraudulent
papers
that
are
difficult
to
detect,
raising
important
questions
about
integrity
research
trustworthiness
published
papers.
Objective
The
aim
this
study
was
investigate
capabilities
current
language
models
medical
articles.
We
hypothesized
modern
create
highly
convincing
easily
deceive
readers
even
experienced
researchers.
Methods
This
proof-of-concept
used
ChatGPT
(Chat
Generative
Pre-trained
Transformer)
powered
by
GPT-3
(Generative
Transformer
3)
model
generate
a
article
related
neurosurgery.
is
large
developed
OpenAI
uses
deep
learning
algorithms
human-like
text
response
prompts
given
users.
trained
on
massive
corpus
from
internet
capable
variety
languages
various
topics.
authors
posed
refined
them
iteratively
as
generated
responses.
goal
completely
fabricated
including
abstract,
introduction,
material
methods,
discussion,
references,
charts,
etc.
Once
generated,
it
reviewed
for
accuracy
coherence
experts
fields
neurosurgery,
psychiatry,
statistics
compared
existing
similar
Results
found
resembled
genuine
paper
terms
word
usage,
sentence
structure,
overall
composition.
AI-generated
included
standard
sections
such
results,
well
sheet.
It
consisted
1992
words
17
citations,
whole
process
creation
took
approximately
1
hour
without
any
special
training
human
user.
there
were
some
concerns
specific
mistakes
identified
article,
specifically
references.
Conclusions
demonstrates
potential
Although
look
sophisticated
seemingly
flawless,
expert
may
identify
semantic
inaccuracies
errors
upon
closer
inspection.
highlight
need
increased
vigilance
better
detection
methods
combat
misuse
research.
At
same
time,
recognize
benefits
using
writing
manuscript
preparation
editing.
Neuropsychopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
49(1), P. 128 - 137
Published: May 22, 2023
Abstract
Accelerated
TMS
is
an
emerging
application
of
Transcranial
Magnetic
Stimulation
(TMS)
aimed
to
reduce
treatment
length
and
improve
response
time.
Extant
literature
generally
shows
similar
efficacy
safety
profiles
compared
the
FDA-cleared
protocols
for
treat
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
yet
accelerated
research
remains
at
a
very
early
stage
in
development.
The
few
applied
have
not
been
standardized
vary
significantly
across
set
core
elements.
In
this
review,
we
consider
nine
elements
that
include
parameters
(i.e.,
frequency
inter-stimulation
interval),
cumulative
exposure
number
days,
sessions
per
day,
pulses
session),
individualized
target
dose),
brain
state
context
concurrent
treatments).
Precisely
which
these
critical
what
are
most
optimal
MDD
unclear.
Other
important
considerations
durability
effect,
as
doses
increase
over
time,
possibility
advantage
functional
neuronavigation,
use
biological
readouts,
accessibility
patients
need
treatment.
Overall,
appears
hold
promise
time
achieve
rapid
reduction
symptoms,
but
significant
work
be
done.
Rigorous
clinical
trials
combining
outcomes
neuroscientific
measures
such
electroencephalogram,
magnetic
resonance
imaging
e-field
modeling
needed
define
future
MDD.
npj Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Non-motor
symptoms
(NMS)
in
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
significantly
impact
quality
of
life,
especially
later
stages.
REM
sleep
behavior
disorder
(RBD)
affects
approximately
42%
all
PD
patients
and
frequently
precedes
motor
symptoms.
RBD
is
linked
to
increased
rates
depression
cognitive
decline.
This
study
explores
how
early
can
predict
the
development
NMS
profiles
patients,
comparing
those
with
without
RBD.
We
identified
a
unique
profile
associated
These
had
higher
rate
impairment
(M2
=
326.84,
p
<
0.001),
apathy
332.93,
hallucinations
480.05,
0.0001),
anxiety
(corrected
0.01),
impulse
control
disorders
77.577,
autonomic
dysfunction
(F
251.8,
0001).
A
survival
analysis
revealed
an
association
between
faster
progression
impairment.
may
play
critical
role
stratifying
for
targeted
interventions.
World Neurosurgery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
189, P. 138 - 153
Published: May 22, 2024
Brain-computer
interfaces
(BCIs),
a
remarkable
technological
advancement
in
neurology
and
neurosurgery,
mark
significant
leap
since
the
inception
of
electroencephalography
1924.
These
effectively
convert
central
nervous
system
signals
into
commands
for
external
devices,
offering
revolutionary
benefits
to
patients
with
severe
communication
motor
impairments
due
myriad
neurological
conditions
like
stroke,
spinal
cord
injuries,
neurodegenerative
disorders.
BCIs
enable
these
individuals
communicate
interact
their
environment,
using
brain
operate
environmental
control.
This
technology
is
especially
crucial
those
completely
locked
in,
providing
lifeline
where
other
methods
fall
short.
The
advantages
are
profound,
autonomy
an
improved
quality
life
disabilities.
They
allow
direct
interaction
various
devices
prostheses,
bypassing
damaged
or
nonfunctional
neural
pathways.
However,
challenges
persist,
including
complexity
accurately
interpreting
signals,
need
individual
calibration,
ensuring
reliable,
long-term
use.
Additionally,
ethical
considerations
arise
regarding
autonomy,
consent,
potential
dependence
on
technology.
Despite
challenges,
represent
transformative
development
neurotechnology,
promising
enhanced
patient
outcomes
deeper
understanding
brain-machine
interfaces.
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Abstract
Although
neuroimaging
has
been
widely
applied
in
psychiatry,
much
of
the
exuberance
decades
past
tempered
by
failed
replications
and
a
lack
definitive
evidence
to
support
utility
imaging
inform
clinical
decisions.
There
are
multiple
promising
ways
forward
demonstrate
relevance
for
psychiatry
at
individual
patient
level.
Ultra-high
field
magnetic
resonance
is
developing
as
sensitive
measure
neurometabolic
processes
particular
that
holds
promise
new
way
characterize
abnormalities
well
variability
response
treatment.
Neuroimaging
may
also
be
particularly
suited
science
brain
stimulation
interventions
given
can
both
targeting
changes
circuit
communication
function
how
effectively
improve
symptoms.
We
argue
greater
focus
on
data
will
pave
stronger
care
psychiatry.
stress
importance
using
symptom-relevant
experimental
manipulations
best
demonstrated
pairing
with
differential
treatment
prediction
outcome
measurement.
The
priorities
shifting,
which
compels
solidify
patients
over
exploratory
associations
biomarkers
ultimately
fail
replicate.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
201, P. 107085 - 107085
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
novel
fast-acting
antidepressants
adolescent
treatment-resistant
depression
and/or
suicidal
risk,
since
the
selective
serotonin
reuptake
inhibitors
that
are
clinically
approved
age
(i.e.,
fluoxetine
or
escitalopram)
take
weeks
to
work.
In
this
context,
one
of
main
research
lines
our
group
characterize
at
preclinical
level
approaches
rapid-acting
adolescence.
The
present
review
summarizes
potential
use
in
adolescence
non-pharmacological
options,
such
as
neuromodulators
(electroconvulsive
therapy
and
other
innovative
types
brain
stimulation),
well
pharmacological
including
consciousness-altering
drugs
(mainly
ketamine
but
also
classical
psychedelics)
cannabinoids
cannabidiol),
with
promising
responses.
Following
a
brief
analytical
explanation
depression,
we
general
introduction
each
therapeutical
approach
together
clinical
evidence
supporting
its
beneficial
extrapolated
from
prior
successful
examples
adults),
then
report
recent
ongoing
studies
will
aid
improving
inclusion
these
therapies
clinic,
by
considering
sex-,
age-,
dose-related
differences,
factors
might
affect
efficacy
long-term
safety.
Finally,
conclude
providing
future
avenues
maximize
treatment
response,
more
importance
designing
testing
options
safe
depression.