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Functional neurological disorders
Functional neurological disorder: Practical management

by myneuronews May 21, 2025

by myneuronews May 21, 2025

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) represents a complex interplay between neurological and …

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Traumatic brain injury
Differentiating Between Concussion, Psychological Symptoms, and Malingering Using the ImPACT Test

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 25, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis June 25, 2024

The Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) is a vital tool in the assessment …

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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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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Induced by Mycoplasma Pneumoniae: A Non-classical Presentation
Study Overview This study investigates a unique case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) that arose following…
The Role of Metabolic Testing in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Adult NORSE: A Retrospective, Single-Centre Study
Study Overview The study under discussion investigates the significance of metabolic testing in diagnosing non-acute…
Alcohol Intake and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: RE-LY AF Registry Analysis
Study Overview The analysis derived from the RE-LY AF registry explores the implications of alcohol…
Long-term outcomes in leucine-rich glioma inactivated-1 autoimmune encephalitis and associated biomarkers of inflammation and neuronal and glial injury
Long-term outcomes Long-term outcomes in patients with leucine-rich glioma inactivated-1 (LGI1) autoimmune encephalitis are a…
Understanding personal preferences to promote exercise adherence in Parkinson’s disease
Understanding Preferences for Exercise Exploring individuals’ exercise preferences is essential in tailoring interventions that resonate…

Time-limited association between plasma transfusion and mortality in pediatric traumatic brain injury
CONCLUSION: This study reports a significant association between early plasma administration and a lower risk of 4-hour mortality among children with severe TBI that does not persist at or beyond 24 hours. While these data suggest that plasma resuscitation may extend the window for lifesaving intervention, additional prospective data are needed.
Cellular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is an acute injury with immediate and medium-term symptom presentation. However, our mechanistic understanding of mTBI and how mechanical loading of soft cellular tissues leads to injury is limited. The aim of this review is to introduce this interdisciplinary field to non-experts and provide an overview of our current understanding […]
Comparing the sensitivity and specificity of novel motor assessments for traumatic brain injury
CONCLUSION: MMC-mediated tests are sensitive and specific (compared to traditional clinical tests) and have potential to fill a gap in clinical care of TBI.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Neuropathologic Change Is Not Associated With Suicide in Former Athletes
There are important knowledge gaps and misunderstandings relating to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). A systematic review and meta-analysis, published in April of 2025, was designed to examine the prevalence, risk factors, and potential outcomes of CTE neuropathologic change (CTE-NC) in former athletes and concluded that suicide was a potential outcome of CTE-NC (Qi et al., […]
Regional and Global Changes in Brain Structure 1-Year Post Pediatric "Mild" Traumatic Brain Injury
OBJECTIVE: Despite the high prevalence of pediatric "mild" traumatic brain injury (pmTBI), very little is known about the long-term effects of injury on brain structure and how injuries manifest in the context of dynamic and regionally specific neurodevelopmental changes.

malingering

Functional neurological disorder: Practical management

Differentiating Between Concussion, Psychological Symptoms, and Malingering Using the ImPACT Test

Distinguishing Functional Neurological Disorder from Malingering or Feigning