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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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Computed Tomography Scan Rates and Outcomes in Children Risk-Stratified Using the PREDICT Guideline Algorithm for Risk Stratification of Mild and Moderate Head Injuries
CONCLUSIONS: The PREDICT Guideline algorithm risk stratifies head injuries into high, intermediate, low, and very low risk patients. Two of the missed lower risk patients required neurosurgery.
Age, power, and sport-related concussion. Is there a tension between sport performance and concussion risk in tackle football?
Sport-related concussion (SRC) poses a barrier to otherwise health-promoting sport participation. Tackle Football (American Football) is a popular sport with an elevated risk of SRC, which prioritises strength and conditioning. The association between physical performance, notably lower body maximal muscle power and concussion rate, is not well understood in youth tackle football. This prospective cohort […]
A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation and reduced heart rate variability (HRV), potentially affecting cognition. This study tested whether HRV biofeedback (HRV-B) improved resting HRV and stress recovery in individuals with TBI compared to sham control. We also examined whether HRV changes related to physical symptoms, emotional well-being, […]
Hypothermia therapy enhances cognitive and motor recovery in patients with traumatic brain injury: a 6-month retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: Hypothermia therapy significantly improved cognitive and motor recovery in TBI patients, enhanced consciousness levels, and increased patient satisfaction rate.
Assessing Brain Neurophysiology in COVID-19 Patients With Prolonged Cognitive Fatigue: A Comparison With Persistent Post-concussion Symptoms
CONCLUSIONS: Our data demonstrate that ERP deficits, characteristic of cognitive decline in conditions like concussion, PPCS, and aging, are replicable in long COVID patients. Notably, these electrophysiological abnormalities (reduced P300 amplitude and altered coherence) correlate with quantifiable cognitive fatigue and functional neurological impairments. Biomarker normalization tracked with symptom resolution at follow-up (20 ± 8 months), […]