Forgiveness Therapy to Reduce Violent Behavior in Individuals with Schizophrenia: A Case StudyAbstract This study aims to describe the application of forgiveness therapy as a psychosocial intervention for a schizophrenia patient with violent behavior. Mr. M, a 19-year-old male diagnosed with schizophrenia, exhibited psychotic symptoms, including auditory hallucinations, persecutory delusions, agitati [...] 24 212 |
Do We Care about Preschool Children's Leisure Time? Correlations between Anxiety Symptoms and Leisure Time Allocation. Results of a Cross-Sectional StudyAbstract Children's leisure time in the Western world is changing compared to what it used to be in the previous decades. Children's involvement in organized activities and screen time use is increasing, while outdoor play, despite once being the main leisure time activity for children, is declining. Gray, O [...] 69 681 |
Functional Prognosis of Spinal Cord Injury Due to Spinal TuberculosisAbstract Spinal tuberculosis (TB), an extrapulmonary manifestation of TB, primarily involves one or multiple vertebrae, with a high prevalence at the thoracolumbar region, which can compromise spinal cord integrity and result in severe sequelae such as paraplegia, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and mobility [...] 47 396 |
The Independence Principle - A Neglected Feature of the Hodgkin Huxley Legacyby
Amy J Hopper
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Angus M Brown
Abstract The legacy of Hodgkin and Huxley rests on their squid giant axon studies, which were summarised in an empirical model of impressive predictive power that successfully quantified the permeability changes of excitable membranes and accurately reconstructed the action potential. Hodgkin and Huxley appl [...] 47 383 |
Neurotoxicity Following Exposure to Micro and Nanoplasticsby
Mojtaba Ehsanifar
and
Zeinab Yavari
Abstract The pervasive presence and enduring existence of micro and nanoplastics in the environment render their exposure to humans and aquatic creatures unavoidable. Research indicates these tiny plastic particles can be taken in by aquatic beings and mammals. Once within the body, micro and nanoplastics ha [...] 82 614 |
A Systems Biology Approach to Understanding Delirium Pathophysiology and Identifying Natural Compounds for Potential Therapeutic PurposesAbstract Delirium is an acute neurocognitive disorder marked by disruptions in attention, cognition, and awareness, particularly prevalent among older and critically ill patients. This study applies a systems biology framework to dissect the molecular underpinnings of delirium and evaluate natural compounds [...] 81 550 |
Studying the Cognitive and Behavioural Dynamics of PsychopathyAbstract The relevance of studying the cognitive and behavioral dynamics of psychopathy lies in its importance for improving diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and reducing crime, thereby contributing to public safety. This study aimed to investigate how cognitive and behavioral mechanisms influence psych [...] 56 1165 |
A Pilot Double-Blind Randomised Sham-Controlled Trial of Paraesthesia-Free Burst Waveform Spinal Cord Stimulation in a Small Case Series of Patients with Chronic Spinal or Limb Painby
John Salmon
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Peter D. Drummond
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify methodological issues that might influence comparison of burst versus sham spinal cord stimulation for treating chronic pain. Six patients with an implanted BurstDR spinal cord stimulator were assessed double-blind during eight 3-to-4-day ON or OFF cycles over a [...] 66 472 |
The Impact of Microbiota on Neurological Disorders: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implicationsby
Giuseppe Merra
,
Giada La Placa
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Marcello Covino
,
Marcello Candelli
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Antonio Gasbarrini
and
Francesco Franceschi
Abstract Interactions in the gut-brain crosstalk have led to the development of an entirely new concept: the "microbiota-gut-brain axis". Microbiota has gained considerable attention in relation to disorders of a more neurological nature, such as neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric illnesses li [...] 97 566 |
Therapeutic Exercise Holds the Key to Improve Hand and Upper Limbs Dystonia Rehabilitation Programs: A Systematic Reviewby
Maria Vittoria Raele
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Laura Dell’Anna
,
Rachele Mancini
,
Giacomo Farì
,
Maurizio Ranieri
,
Marisa Megna
,
Riccardo Marvulli
,
Marco Paoloni
,
Francesco Agostini
,
Massimiliano Mangone
and
Andrea Bernetti
Abstract Upper limb dystonia is a focal locomotion disorder affecting arm, forearm, and hand muscles, causing abnormal movements given by repeated, steady, and intercontinuous contractions. There are different types of dystonia and the multifaced nature of this pathology is challenging in the treatment manag [...] 67 516 |