AnalyzeDirect The Thalamus as a Biomarker in Neurodegenerative Disorders
The human brain is made of an elaborate network of interlinked regions that communicate through strategic hubs. Several studies have shown that disturbances of the structural and functional connectivity profile provided by brain hubs are often linked to neuropathologies. The thalamus has been described in the literature as the gateway to subcortical neural connections, as…
Segmentation of the Thalamus for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
The thalamus is a centrally-located brain structure responsible for controlling motor activity, sleep and the awake state of consciousness. However, its most important function is relaying information from the sensory receptors to the relevant cortical areas. Damage to this part of the brain results in incorrect processing of sensory information. Thalamic abnormalities have been found in…