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A novel ATP13A2 variant causing complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-01
Abstract Background ATP13A2 is a monogenic causative gene of Parkinson’s disease, whose biallelic mutations can result in Kufor-Rakeb syndrome. Biallelic mutations in ATP13A2 have also been reported in pure or complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Here, we report clinical, neuroimaging, and genetic findings from a patient with a novel homozygous mutation in ATP13A2 presenting with HSP plus
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Association between renal insufficiency and lesion characteristics of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Dong Young Jeong, Yea Na Shin, Sang Hee Ha, Jun Young Chang, Dong-Wha Kang, Sun U. Kwon, Bum Joon Kim
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Essential tremor is associated with reduced serum ceruloplasmin levels Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Xiaotong Hou, Liting Wei, Jinshun Liu, Shibo Li, Jiwei Zhang
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An unusual stroke chameleon: acute isolated sialorrhea Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Lucio Tremolizzo, Eugenio Funelli, Daniele Mattavelli, Chiara Benzoni, Ildebrando Appollonio
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Neurolymphomatosis as primary presentation of extra-nodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Maria Inês Silva, Pedro Santos, Diana Viegas, Miguel Miranda, Vera Montes, Fernando Pita, Cátia Carmona
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Ocrelizumab use in multiple sclerosis: a real-world experience in a changing therapeutic scenario Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Lorena Lorefice, Paolo Mellino, Jessica Frau, Giancarlo Coghe, Giuseppe Fenu, Eleonora Cocco
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Psychometrics and diagnostics of the Italian version of the Alternate Verbal Fluency Battery (AVFB) in non-demented Parkinson’s disease patients Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Edoardo Nicolò Aiello, Francesca Mameli, Fabiana Ruggiero, Eleonora Zirone, Stefano Zago, Sylvie Piacentini, Barbara Poletti, Maria Rita Reitano, Gabriella Santangelo, Nicola Ticozzi, Vincenzo Silani, Alberto Priori, Roberta Ferrucci
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Epidemiology and management of transient ischemic attack in Trieste district, how day hospital assessment improves outcomes: a five-year retrospective study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Caruso Paola, Prandin Gabriele, Rossi Lucrezia, Cegalin Matteo, Lugnan Carlo, Pasquin Fulvio, Ugo Giulio Sisto, Furlanis Giovanni, Naccarato Marcello, Cominotto Franco, Manganotti Paolo
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Relationships between obesity and functional outcome after ischemic stroke: a Mendelian randomization study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jieyi Lu, Siqi Gong, Juehua Zhu, Qi Fang
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Tacrolimus-associated neurotoxicity isolated to the brainstem: two illustrative cases and a systematic review of the literature Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Simone Rossi, Rita Rinaldi, Gian Maria Asioli, Valentina Barone, Paolo Pianta, Matteo Cescon, Maria Cristina Morelli, Luca Faccioli, Luca Spinardi, Pietro Cortelli, Maria Guarino
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Meta-analysis of the relationship between the number and location of perivascular spaces in the brain and cognitive function Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09
Abstract Background Cerebral perivascular spaces are part of the cerebral microvascular structure and play a role in lymphatic drainage and the removal of waste products from the brain. Relationships of the number and location of such spaces with cognition are unclear. Objective To meta-analyze available data on potential associations of severity and location of perivascular spaces with cognitive performance
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Decomposed FDG PET-based phenotypic heterogeneity predicting clinical prognosis and decision-making in temporal lobe epilepsy patients Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Kun Guo, Zhiyong Quan, Guiyu Li, Baojuan Li, Fei Kang, Jing Wang
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A rare stroke mimic: neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Lizhang Chen, Hui Lang, Ammar Taha Abdullah Abdulaziz, Muke Zhou, Li He
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Lettre to editor: Case report of an ictal asystole as debut in new onset epilepsy Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06
Abstract The case report describes a 65-year-old man with arterial hypertension and a metallic aortic valve who presented to the emergency room for a loss of consciousness event and memory impairment. The electroencephalographic recording showed right temporal epileptiform activity followed by a 9 s asystole with quick consciousness recovery. The patient was diagnosed with right temporal epilepsy with
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JAM2 variants can be more common in primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) cases than those appear; may be due to a founder mutation Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-05
Abstract Introduction Mutations in JAM2 have been linked to ~ 2% of primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) cases. PFBC is a rare neurological disorder characterized by excessive calcium deposition in the brain. It causes movement disorders and psychiatric problems. Six other genes were identified as causing PFBC. However, the genetic basis of ~ 50% of PFBC cases remains unknown. This study presented
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Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with and without chemosensory disorders at disease onset: a psychophysical and magnetic resonance imaging exploratory study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Maria Paola Cecchini, Francesca Benedetta Pizzini, Federico Boschi, Alessandro Marcon, Lucia Moro, Elizabeth Gordon, Nicolas Guizard, Enrica Cavedo, Maria Jimena Ricatti, Sheila Veronese, Stefano Tamburin, Michele Tinazzi, Giancarlo Mansueto, Andrea Sbarbati
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The Glasgow Coma Scale: 50-year anniversary Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Victor Aguilar-Fuentes, Patricia Orozco-Puga, Amado Jiménez-Ruiz
In 1974, Sir Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett wrote the “Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness, A practical scale,” which has become one of the most influential papers in the history of traumatic brain injury, with more than 10,000 citations as of January 2024. Today, it is one of the most widely used tools in emergency departments, providing a reliable general overview of the patient’s consciousness
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Cardiac autonomic involvement in Huntington’s disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Dilek İşcan, Yakup Çetinkaya
Introduction Huntington’s disease (HD) is known as a neurodegenerative disease with movement disorder and cognitive impairment; autonomic involvement is also becoming common in some recent studies. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the presence of cardiac autonomic involvement in HD patients. Method Time and frequency domain parameters obtained from the 24-h Holter ECG(hECG) were compared between
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A novel pathogenic variant in TDP2 causes spinocerebellar ataxia autosomal recessive 23 accompanied by pituitary tumor and hyperhidrosis: a case report Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Yuqiu Zheng, Yingfang She, Zhengwei Su, Kanghui Huang, Shuda Chen, Liemin Zhou
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Advances in using ultrasound to regulate the nervous system Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Rui Feng, Hanqing Sheng, Yajun Lian
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Atypical and delayed spinal cord MRI features of COVID-19-associated myelopathies: a report of four cases and literature review Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jie Wang, Huijun Zhang, Jingya Lin, Lingli Yang, Lipeng Zhao, Ailian Du
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Influenza B-induced longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and bithalamic acute disseminated encephalomyelitis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Naomi Geurs, Kathleen Hoffbauer, An Belmans, Harald De Cauwer
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Impact of vortioxetine on psychosocial functioning moderated by symptoms of fatigue in post-COVID-19 condition: a secondary analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Sebastian Badulescu, Gia Han Le, Sabrina Wong, Angela T. H. Kwan, Ziji Guo, Kayla M. Teopiz, Lee Phan, Mehala Subramaniapillai, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Rodrigo B. Mansur, Roger S. McIntyre
Introduction Fatigue is a prominent symptom in post-COVID condition (PCC) sequelae, termed “long COVID.” Herein, we aim to ascertain the effect of fatigue on psychosocial function in persons living with PCC. Methods This post hoc analysis evaluated the effects of vortioxetine on measures of fatigue as assessed by the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) in psychosocial function as measured by the Sheehan Disability
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Morgellons disease: a narrative review Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Jana Dib El Jalbout, Heba Sati, Perla Ghalloub, Grace El Bejjani, Rim Karam, Arpit Mago, Marita Salame, Lara Saoudi, Antonio Baez Desangles, Nancy Emmanuel
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Overnight switch from carbamazepine to eslicarbazepine in a real-life clinical scenario: a retrospective study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Biagio Maria Sancetta, Lorenzo Ricci, Jacopo Lanzone, Marilisa Boscarino, Flavia Narducci, Giulia Lippa, Marianna Nesta, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Mario Tombini, Giovanni Assenza
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A systematic review of immunotherapy in high-grade glioma: learning from the past to shape future perspectives Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Giacomo Sferruzza, Stefano Consoli, Fedele Dono, Giacomo Evangelista, Alessia Giugno, Edoardo Pronello, Eleonara Rollo, Marina Romozzi, Lucrezia Rossi, Umberto Pensato
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Recurrent lacunar strokes in a patient with small vessel disease: rare but not negligible cause of Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Maria Rosaria Bagnato, Ilaria Ciullo, Marina Diomedi
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Cerebral infarction in Behçet’s syndrome caused by obliterative focal arteritis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 D. P. Kidd, A. Adams
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Footloose (footloose), footloose Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract A 78-year-old woman without past relevant medical history presented to the emergency department for acute transient dysarthria. NIHSS was 0/42. Neurological examination revealed chorea-like movements over the left limbs, especially the foot. No other neurological signs were present. CT perfusion showed right cortical hypoperfusion due to right M2 occlusion, basal-ganglia perfusion was normal
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“Qui la voce sua soave”: “Maria Callas’ dermatomyositis”—art beyond disease and its stigma Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract Not available for a historical note.
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Jan Prus (1859–1926) Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Krystyna Makowska, Andrzej Rychlik, Sławomir Gonkowski
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Amitriptyline induced rosacea-like rash Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Cristian Fidanzi, Giorgia Salvia, Nicolò Mori, Giovanni Bagnoni, Agata Janowska
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Exploring thrombus composition in cerebral venous thrombosis: the first case report with initial insights and implications for treatment advancements Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Ghil Schwarz, Angelo Cascio Rizzo, Martina Di Como, Guglielmo Pero, Amedeo Cervo, Antonio Macera, Maria Costanza Aquilano, Cristina Motto, Marco Bacigaluppi, Alessandra Protti, Emanuela Bonoldi, Mariangela Piano, Elio Clemente Agostoni
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A seizure in the eye of the beholder: painting an absence-to-bilateral-tonic–clonic seizure Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Maria S. Barrios, Christian Rainey, Anteneh M. Feyissa
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When the brain moves away: a case of sphenoidal sinus encephalocele Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Simona Scolastico, Matteo Pugnaghi, Stefano Meletti
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The Epilepsy Surgery Satisfaction Questionnaire (ESSQ-19): Italian language translation and validation Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Margherita Burani, Giada Giovannini, Matteo Pugnaghi, Niccolò Orlandi, Maria Cristina Cioclu, Anna Elisabetta Vaudano, Elisa Moriconi, Giacomo Pavesi, Stefano Meletti
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Usefulness of the Berg Balance Scale for prediction of fall risk in multiple sclerosis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Ender Ayvat, Mert Doğan, Fatma Ayvat, Özge Onursal Kılınç, Gülşah Sütçü, Muhammed Kılınç, Sibel Aksu Yıldırım
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Correlation between serum biomarkers, brain volume, and retinal neuronal loss in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13
Abstract Purpose To compare the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL), retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness measurement in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD) and controls using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). We also assessed the relationship between SD-OCT measurements and cognitive measures, serum biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
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Cerebral thromboembolic complications during cerebral angiography and their risk factors in different subgroups: Analysis of 2,457 procedures Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13
Abstract Purpose Diagnostic cerebral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is an invasive examination that involves catheterization of the major supra-aortic arterial trunks and evaluation of intracranial vessels for diagnostic purposes. Although considered the gold standard method for investigating cerebrovascular diseases, DSA carries measurable and potentially serious complication rates. This report
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Generalized anosognosia, anosodiaphoria, and visual hallucinations with bilateral enucleation after severe bifrontal brain injury: a case report describing similarities with and differences from Anton syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Gabriel Rodríguez, Abana Azariah, Alexandra Meurgue Ritter, Yoshua Esquenazi, Mark Sherer, Corwin Boake, Valentina Ladera Fernandez, Ricardo Garcia-Garcia
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Chitinases as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Aoling Xu, Yujun Luo, Yudi Tang, Fen Yang, Xiaolian Gao, Guiyuan Qiao, Xinhong Zhu, Jing Zhou
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Efficacy of dual-task augmented reality rehabilitation in non-hospitalized adults with self-reported long COVID fatigue and cognitive impairment: a pilot study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09
Abstract Background Cognitive impairment and chronic fatigue represent common characteristics of the long COVID syndrome. Different non-pharmacological treatments have been proposed, and physiotherapy has been proposed to improve the symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a dual-task augmented reality rehabilitation protocol in people with long COVID fatigue and cognitive impairment
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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and ictal asystole in patients with autoimmune encephalitis: a systematic review Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Alberto Vogrig, Fabrizio Bellizzi, Alessandra Burini, Gian Luigi Gigli, Luca Girardi, Jérôme Honnorat, Mariarosaria Valente
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The TsiogkaSpaeth grid for detection of neurological visual field defects: a validation study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Anastasia Tsiogka, Mark L. Moster, Klio I. Chatzistefanou, Efthymios Karmiris, Evangelia Samoli, Ioannis Giachos, Konstantinos Droutsas, Dimitrios Papaconstantinou, George L. Spaeth
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Reading the mind in the eyes in patients with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Xudong Li, Miaoxin Shen, Zhihong Shen, Ziling Han, Jinsong Jiao, Xiaopeng Tong
Objectives Idiopathic rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) is characterized by vocalizations, jerks, and motor behaviors during REM sleep, often associated with REM-related dream content, which is considered a prodromal stage of α-synucleinopathy. The results of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes (RME) reflecting affective Theory of Mind (ToM) are inconsistent in α-synucleinopathy
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Anti-pan-neurofascin nodopathy: cause of fulminant neuropathy Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Gabriella Maria Acerra, Liliana Bevilacqua, Ciro Maria Noioso, Paola Della Valle, Marina Serio, Claudia Vinciguerra, Giuseppe Piscosquito, Antonella Toriello, Elisa Vegezzi, Matteo Gastaldi, Paolo Barone, Aniello Iovino
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Kinect-based objective assessment of the acute levodopa challenge test in parkinsonism: a feasibility study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Ronghua Hong, Zhuang Wu, Kangwen Peng, Jingxing Zhang, Yijing He, Zhuoyu Zhang, Yichen Gao, Yue Jin, Xiaoyun Su, Hongping Zhi, Qiang Guan, Lizhen Pan, Lingjing Jin
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Impact of delirium on acute stroke outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Xiao Gong, Shu Jin, Yong Zhou, Lihua Lai, Wanyi Wang
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Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following Saint Louis encephalitis virus infection Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Denison Alves Pedrosa, Lucyana Karla Lima de Paula Oliveira, Renata Bertanha, Edson Amaro Júnior, Gustavo Bruniera Peres Fernandes, Rodrigo B. Thomaz
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Associations of liver function with plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04
Abstract Background Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are promising to be used in clinical settings. The liver is an important degradation organ of the body. Whether liver function affects the levels of AD biomarkers needs to be studied. Objective To investigate the associations between liver function and the plasma levels of AD biomarkers. Methods We conducted an ADNI cohort-based
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Enhancing clinical awareness: retrospective analysis of neurosyphilis cases and diagnostic predictors for early recognition and treatment Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Ying-Shu Gao, Qing Li, Heng Zhou, Zai-Qiang Zhang, Hua Feng, Gai-Fen Liu, Yuan Shen
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Causal associations between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and NMOSD: a two-Sample Mendelian randomization analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Yunfei Zhu, Xiaoling Zhou, Jingjin Jia, Qun Xue
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Influence of cognition on the correlation between objective and subjective upper limb measures in people with multiple sclerosis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04
Abstract Background A comprehensive assessment of upper limb (UL) function is mandatory in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), and the use of multiple objective and subjective measures is advisable. Findings on the role of cognitive impairment on the assessment of UL function are scant and inconclusive. The present study investigated the influence of cognitive function on the distribution of objective
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SARS-CoV-2’s brain impact: revealing cortical and cerebellar differences via cluster analysis in COVID-19 recovered patients Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Angel Omar Romero-Molina, Gabriel Ramirez-Garcia, Amanda Chirino-Perez, David Alejandro Fuentes-Zavaleta, Carlos Roberto Hernandez-Castillo, Oscar Marrufo-Melendez, Diana Lopez-Gonzalez, Mónica Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Armando Castorena-Maldonado, Yaneth Rodriguez-Agudelo, Francisco Paz-Rodriguez, Mireya Chavez-Oliveros, Susana Lozano-Tovar, Alonso Gutierrez-Romero, Antonio Arauz-Gongora, Raul Anwar Garcia-Santos
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Safety and efficacy of bone marrow mononuclear cell therapy for ischemic stroke recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-03
Abstract Background Cell-based therapy represents a potential treatment for ischemic stroke (IS). Here, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the evidence provided by randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for the transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) in patients with IS in any phase after stroke. Methods We searched several databases for relevant articles
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COVID-19-associated serum and cerebrospinal fluid cytokines in post- versus para-infectious SARS-CoV-2-related Guillain–Barré syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Federico Massa, Tiziana Vigo, Margherita Bellucci, Debora Giunti, Maria Mobilia Emanuela, Davide Visigalli, Giovanna Capodivento, Denise Cerne, Andrea Assini, Silvia Boni, Domenica Rizzi, Eleonora Narciso, Giuseppe Stefano Grisanti, Elena Coco, Antonio Uccelli, Angelo Schenone, Diego Franciotta, Luana Benedetti
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“Do not take that medication”: negative prospective memory in Korsakoff’s syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-03
Abstract Background While prospective memory (i.e., the ability to execute a future plan) has been extensively researched, little is known about negative prospective memory (i.e., the ability to remember not to execute a future plan) in Korsakoff’s syndrome (KS). We thus evaluated both prospective memory and negative prospective memory in KS, as well as the relationship between both types of prospective
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Efficacy of lamotrigine in migralepsy: a case report Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Giacomo Iabichella, Massimo Autunno, Salvatore Bertino, Angelina Laganà, Angelo Labate
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Eculizumab for a catastrophic relapse in NMOSD: case report Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 David Gorriz, Francisco Carlos Pérez-Miralles, Carlos Quintanilla-Bordás, Carmen Alcalá, Marina Frasquet, Bonaventura Casanova
Abstract Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are a group of inflammatory disorders of central nervous system characterized by immune-mediated demyelination and axonal damage, predominantly affecting spinal cord and optic nerves. This case report describes a 47-year-old woman with an aggressive form of seropositive NMOSD who had previously been treated with corticosteroids, plasma exchange
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Lithium-induced subacute diencephalic angio endotheliopathy Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Maurizio Giorelli, Daniele Liuzzi, Maria Stella Aniello