Incidence and prevalence of neurological disorders in the United Arab Emirates: a systematic review
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rapidly developing country. With the increase in average life-expectancy, high rates of consanguinity, and the adoption of a Western lifestyle, the burden of neurological di... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - November 3, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Hani T. S. Benamer and Tom Loney Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effects of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) on pain intensity of patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has shown promise as a... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - November 2, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Reza Moshfeghinia, Dorsa Shekouh, Sara Mostafavi, Mehrnaz Hosseinzadeh, Amir Reza Bahadori, Saeed Abdollahifard and Ali Razmkon Tags: Research Source Type: research
Symmetry of computerised tomography of the brain in traumatic brain injury: a quality improvement audit
Non-contrast Computerised Tomography (NCCT) of brain is the gold standard investigation for diagnosis and management of Traumatic brain injury (TBI). Asymmetrical CT brain images as a result of improper head p... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Ajish Sam George, Pragnitha Chitteti, Shalini Nair, Reka Karuppasami and Mathew Joseph Tags: Research Source Type: research
Changes in electrophysiological findings of spinal muscular atrophy type I after the administration of nusinersen and onasemnogene abeparvovec: two case reports
Recently, there have been significant advances in the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Although clinical improvement in patients with SMA after the treatment has been reported, changes in electrophy... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Tomoko Mizuno, Tadashi Kanouchi, Yumie Tamura, Ko Hirata, Runa Emoto, Tomonori Suzuki, Kenichi Kashimada and Tomohiro Morio Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Risk factors for stroke-related functional disability and mortality at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
Stroke is one of the top causes of functional disability around the world. The main objective was to identify stroke-related functional outcomes and risk factors. A good functional outcome is defined as the ab... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Tegenu Tento, Abraham Kume and Sebisibe Kumaso Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association of upper airway anatomy with cognitive test performance: the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
This study explores th... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Robin M. Nance, Alison E. Fohner, Robyn L. McClelland, Susan Redline, R. Nick Bryan, Annette Fitzpatrick, Mohamad Habes, WT Longstreth, Jr., Richard J. Schwab, Andrew S. Wiemken and Susan R. Heckbert Tags: Research Source Type: research
High-dose pharmaceutical-grade biotin in patients with demyelinating neuropathies: a phase 2b open label, uncontrolled, pilot study
We proposed to investigate high-dose pharmaceutical-grade biotin in a population of demyelinating neuropathies of different aetiologies, as a proof-of-concept. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Alain Cr éange, Emilie Hutin, Frédéric Sedel, Ludivine Le Vigouroux and Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur Tags: Research Source Type: research
Alterations in the topological organization of the default-mode network in Tourette syndrome
The exact pathophysiology of TS is still elusive. Previous studies have identified default mode networks (DMN) abnormalities in patients with TS. However, these literatures investigated the neural activity dur... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Yue Yang, Hua Yang, Chunmei Yu, Fang Ni, Tao Yu and Rong Luo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Multimodal agility-based exercise training (MAT) versus strength and endurance training (SET) to improve multiple sclerosis-related fatigue and fatigability during inpatient rehabilitation: a randomized controlled pilot and feasibility study [ReFEx]
Multimodal agility-based exercise training (MAT) is a group-based exercise training framework for persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) with a potential to impact fatigue and fatigability. In a mixed-methods ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 28, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Florian Wolf, J örn Nielsen, Jochen Saliger, Eva Hennecken, Philipp Kröber, Mareike Eschweiler, Ann-Kristin Folkerts, Hans Karbe and Philipp Zimmer Tags: Research Source Type: research
Bickerstaff ’s brainstem encephalitis: a rare case of neurologic complication in Ulcerative Colitis
Bickerstaff ’s brainstem encephalitis is a rare autoimmune disorder that presents with ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, disturbance of consciousness and quadriplegia. A 45-year-old man with a history of ulcerative coli... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 26, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Haram Joo, Chung Seok Lee, Sangwon Joe, Jinu Han, Han-Kyeol Kim and Hanna Cho Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Impact of site, size and severity of ischemic cerebrovascular stroke on sleep in a sample of Egyptian patients a polysomnographic study
Sleep difficulties following a cerebrovascular stroke are an interesting topic in the scientific community. Following a brain ischemic insult, a variety of sleep problems can occur. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 26, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Jaidaa Mekky, Nadia Hafez, Osama El Kholy, Doaa Elsalamawy and Dina Gaber Tags: Research Source Type: research
Arterial spin labeling (ASL-MRI) versus fluorodeoxyglucose-PET (FDG-PET) in diagnosing dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dementia is generally caused by neurodegenerative diseases affecting the brain, which leads to a progressive neurocognitive decline characterized by inability to perform major higher functioning tasks. Fluorod... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 24, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Hiba Haidar, Rania El Majzoub, Shorouk Hajeer and Linda Abou Abbas Tags: Research Source Type: research
Acceptability of a digital health application to empower persons with multiple sclerosis with moderate to severe disability: single-arm prospective pilot study
Many persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) desire to learn how health behaviour changes (e.g., dietary adjustments, physical activity, improvements in stress management) might help them manage their disease. ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Max Kutzinski, Nicole Krause, Karin Riemann-Lorenz, Bj örn Meyer and Christoph Heesen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Case report: isolated prevotella intermedia causing intracranial infection detected using metagenomic next generation sequencing
Isolated Prevotella intermedia, a rare gram-negative, rod-shaped, anaerobic bacterium, is rarely detected in clinical practice. It has been associated with infections of the oral cavity and female genital trac... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Zhinan Ye, Jinfeng He, Hailong Ji, Hao Xu, Yaping Zhang, Kaiyu Zhou and Hongwei Liu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation and microvascular decompression for treating glossopharyngeal neuralgia: a retrospective clinical study
This study aimed to investigate the differences in the effectiveness of percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (PRT) and microvascular decompression (MVD) in treating glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN). (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - October 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Zeyu Wu, Yongming Zhao, Fan Wu, Yiyue Fan and Ying Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
