Imaging Impulsivity in Parkinson's Disease and the Contribution of the Subthalamic Nucleus

Imaging Impulsivity in Parkinson's Disease and the Contribution of the Subthalamic Nucleus

Taking risks is a natural human response, but, in some, risk taking is compulsive and may be detrimental. The subthalamic nucleus (STN) is thought to play a large role in our ability to inhibit responses. Differences between individuals' ability to inhibit inappropriate responses may underlie b...

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Main Authors: Nicola Ray, Francesca Antonelli, Antonio P. Strafella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/594860
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