Starkstein

Starkstein is a surname that appears in medical and academic literature. In clinical neuroscience, the name is associated with apathy research. The Starkstein Apathy Scale is a widely used instrument to assess apathy in neurological and psychiatric populations. The scale helps differentiate apathy from depression and is used in various conditions including Parkinson's disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.

Beyond this instrument, Starkstein has been used as the surname of researchers who have published in psychiatry, neurology, and related fields. The name thus figures in scholarly articles and clinical studies, particularly those addressing behavioral and motivational changes in brain disorders.

Because of its association with a specific clinical tool and with researchers in related disciplines, Starkstein is most commonly encountered in scientific references rather than as a standalone topic. The term may appear in bibliographies, citations, or discussions of apathy assessment within neurology and psychiatry.