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April 2024

Cranial nerves Neuroanatomy
Functions of the Olfactory Nerve and Analysis of Olfactory Processes into the Brain

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

Functions of the Olfactory Nerve The primary function of the olfactory nerve is to convey …

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Cranial nerves Neuroanatomy
Anatomy of the optic nerve and the visual pathway

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

Anatomy of the Second Cranial Nerve The second cranial nerve, also known as the optic …

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Cognitive impairment Traumatic brain injury
Functional Cognitive Impairment Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

Functional cognitive impairment (FCI) post-mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) presents a significant challenge, often manifesting …

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Cranial nerves Neuroanatomy
Olfactory Nerve: Anatomy

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

Detailed Analysis of the Anatomy and Course of the Olfactory Nerve The olfactory nerve, or …

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Functional neurological disorders
Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorders

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 27, 2024

Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) are characterized by neurological symptoms that are not explained by identifiable …

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Functional neurological disorders
Emerging Biomarkers in Functional Neurological Disorders: A Synthesis of Current Research

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 25, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 25, 2024

Functional neurological disorders (FNDs) present a diagnostic challenge due to the absence of definitive biomarkers. …

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Cognitive impairment Traumatic brain injury
Risk Factors for Functional Cognitive Impairment after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 24, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 24, 2024

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) poses a risk of long-term functional cognitive impairment (CI), influenced …

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Neuroscience
Exploring the Intricacies of Time Perception Through Visual Cues

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 23, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 23, 2024

This article examines recent advances in understanding human time perception, focusing on how sensory inputs, …

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Functional neurological disorders
Distinguishing Functional Neurological Disorder from Malingering or Feigning

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 21, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis April 21, 2024

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) presents a frontier of exploration in neurological and psychiatric disciplines, where …

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Microsurgical Management of Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms: Case Series and Review of Advanced Imaging and Cranial Base Approaches
Background and Significance Aneurysms associated with the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) are relatively rare…
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Review of its Management in Sub-Saharan Africa
Overview of Behavioral Symptoms Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) encompass a wide range…
Vertical Heterophoria and Vestibular Symptoms in Military Personnel with Chronic mTBI
Vertical Heterophoria and Its Impact Vertical heterophoria (VH) is a subtle yet significant binocular vision…
Using the Modified Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening Tool to Identify Blast Exposure Effects in Military Service Members
Background of Blast Exposure Blast exposure has become a significant concern in military settings, especially…
Clinical Recommendations for Female Para and Adaptive Athletes: Perspectives from Current Literature
Clinical Insights In the realm of sports medicine and adaptive physical activity, it is essential…

Risk of suicidal behaviors following sport-related and non-sport-related concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Concussion, whether sport-related or non-sport-related, is a risk factor for suicidal behaviors, including Suicidal Ideation, Made a Suicide Plan, and Attempted Suicide, with comparable levels of risk for both contexts. Given the elevated risk for Attempted Suicide observed among males following a concussion, the integration of suicide risk screening and sex-specific intervention strategies into […]
Kerala Brain Injury Questionnaire: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validation Study
CONCLUSIONS: The KBIQ is a reliable and valid assessment of chronic postconcussive symptoms in older Indian adults. The KBIQ can be used by nonclinicians, making it suitable for widespread case detection in community settings and for prescreening individuals prior to clinic visits, helping clinicians identify potential undiagnosed health issues.
Exercise intolerance and time to medical clearance to return to sport following sport-related concussion in adolescents
CONCLUSION: Exertion testing may identify female adolescents at higher risk of delayed medical clearance recovery to RTS, informing the comprehensive clinical management of SRC.
A novel multimodal pharmacologic approach using guanfacine, N-acetylcysteine, and donepezil in severe TBI: a case series
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a leading cause of long-term morbidity and disability worldwide. Individuals with moderate to severe TBI often experience persistent neurocognitive deficits, including short-term memory loss, executive dysfunction, and slowed cognitive processing for which there are currently no FDA-approved treatments. This case series investigates the synergistic use of guanfacine, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and […]
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Neuropathologic Change in Military Veterans
The Department of Defense Blast Injury Research Program Coordinating Office held an International State-of-the-Science Meeting in 2015 to consider and reach consensus about the current body of knowledge relating to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the military. The two biggest future priority areas identified at that time related to the need for more research on […]