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February 2025

Functional neurological disorders Patient education
Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 4, 2025

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 4, 2025

Introduction Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition that affects the way the brain sends …

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Traumatic brain injury
The Role of Magnetoencephalography in Diagnosing Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome: Clinical Applications and Legal Considerations

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 4, 2025

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 4, 2025

Abstract Concussions and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) present diagnostic challenges due to their often subtle and …

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Factors Influencing End-of-Life Decisions in Cancer Patients After Traumatic Injuries
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with metastatic cancer, regardless of chemotherapy status, had up to three times higher odds of WLST after traumatic injury. The presence of ADs was also strongly linked to increased WLST, emphasizing the importance of patient preferences and personalized care approaches in end-of-life decisions for cancer patients in trauma settings.
Neuron-specific enolase: a potential biomarker in the prediction of pediatric head trauma outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: The findings emphasize the capacity of NSE as a diagnostic and predictive instrument for pediatric head injury, justifying additional research into its clinical uses.
Individuals with persisting post-concussion symptoms with physiological subtype demonstrate altered cardiovascular and autonomic responses to face cooling
Individuals with persisting post-concussion symptoms with physiological subtype (PPCS-P) demonstrate exercise intolerance due to exacerbation of concussion-like symptoms during incremental exercise. We tested the hypothesis that individuals with PPCS-P (n = 12) would have a blunted cardiac autonomic response to face cooling compared to healthy controls (CTRL, n = 12). Participants were supine and performed […]
Neurobiomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury: Comparison of Serum Values Within 24 Hours of Injury With Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Scores in a Prospective Cohort Trial
Objective Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality across all age groups, presenting both health and socioeconomic challenges globally. Neuroimaging techniques are crucial for assessing TBI, but their availability is often limited. Investing in point-of-care blood biomarkers, such as neurofilament light (NFL) protein and S100 calcium-binding protein B (S100B), […]
Examining and comparing the clinical characteristics of adults with persisting post-concussion symptoms presenting for outpatient rehabilitation following a mild traumatic brain injury or a minimal head injury
CONCLUSION: Clinicians treating persisting post-concussion symptoms may need to target physiological, psychological, and social factors. Many had an injury too mild to meet criteria for a traumatic brain injury, but the clinical phenotype was similar, supporting further research on the mildest head injuries.

February 2025

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

The Role of Magnetoencephalography in Diagnosing Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome: Clinical Applications and Legal Considerations