
Diagnostic History of Traumatic Axonal Injury in Patients with
... lesion is not diffuse but multifocal) and underline the etiology of the axonal injury in trauma instead of DAI [23,24]. On the other hand, since the 1980’s, many researchers, including Povlishock, have used the term “TAI” in their histopathological studies [23,25,26,39]. Patients with the traditiona ...
... lesion is not diffuse but multifocal) and underline the etiology of the axonal injury in trauma instead of DAI [23,24]. On the other hand, since the 1980’s, many researchers, including Povlishock, have used the term “TAI” in their histopathological studies [23,25,26,39]. Patients with the traditiona ...
Decoding Complete Reach and Grasp Actions from Local Primary
... 2001). Recent M1 recordings in humans with tetraplegia show that nearby neurons are engaged by imagined proximal and distal actions (Hochberg et al., 2006). Understanding how local M1 populations control highly flexible coordinated limb movements not only has important implications for understanding ...
... 2001). Recent M1 recordings in humans with tetraplegia show that nearby neurons are engaged by imagined proximal and distal actions (Hochberg et al., 2006). Understanding how local M1 populations control highly flexible coordinated limb movements not only has important implications for understanding ...
Seminar Chronic disorders of consciousness
... The vegetative state and the minimally conscious state are disorders of consciousness that can be acute and reversible or chronic and irreversible. Diffuse lesions of the thalami, cortical neurons, or the white-matter tracts that connect them cause the vegetative state, which is wakefulness without a ...
... The vegetative state and the minimally conscious state are disorders of consciousness that can be acute and reversible or chronic and irreversible. Diffuse lesions of the thalami, cortical neurons, or the white-matter tracts that connect them cause the vegetative state, which is wakefulness without a ...
MIrror neuRons based RObot Recognition - LIRA-Lab
... and PFG). Areas F5 sends some direct connections also to hand/mouth representations of primary motor cortex (area F1) and to the cervical enlargement of the spinal cord. This last evidence definitely demonstrates its motor nature. ...
... and PFG). Areas F5 sends some direct connections also to hand/mouth representations of primary motor cortex (area F1) and to the cervical enlargement of the spinal cord. This last evidence definitely demonstrates its motor nature. ...
neonatal convulsions
... Subtle seizures: They are the most common type. More common in premature infants. Typically have no electrographic correlate, are likely primarily subcortical 1. Ocular - Tonic horizontal deviation of eyes or sustained eye opening with ocular fixation or cycled fluttering 2. Oral–facial–lingual move ...
... Subtle seizures: They are the most common type. More common in premature infants. Typically have no electrographic correlate, are likely primarily subcortical 1. Ocular - Tonic horizontal deviation of eyes or sustained eye opening with ocular fixation or cycled fluttering 2. Oral–facial–lingual move ...
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... also suggests that parietal lobe dysfunction is a characteristic feature of GRN mutation and differentiates this group from other patients with FTLD. MR imaging showed evidence of strikingly asymmetrical atrophy with the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes all affected. Both right- and left-sided p ...
... also suggests that parietal lobe dysfunction is a characteristic feature of GRN mutation and differentiates this group from other patients with FTLD. MR imaging showed evidence of strikingly asymmetrical atrophy with the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes all affected. Both right- and left-sided p ...
Generation of Rapid Eye Movements during Paradoxical Sleep in
... [⫺16 ⫺24 ⫺4], T ⫽ 2.66, P ⫽ 0.006 uncorrected). Although not hypothesized a priori, activation was also detected in the right primary sensorimotor and premotor cortices, parahippocampal gyrus, and left anterior cingulate cortex. These latter activations are reported for completeness. DISCUSSION Meth ...
... [⫺16 ⫺24 ⫺4], T ⫽ 2.66, P ⫽ 0.006 uncorrected). Although not hypothesized a priori, activation was also detected in the right primary sensorimotor and premotor cortices, parahippocampal gyrus, and left anterior cingulate cortex. These latter activations are reported for completeness. DISCUSSION Meth ...
as pdf - Hypnosis Unit UK
... for this hypnotized participant were the same as those described for the conversion disorder patient. The conclusion drawn by Halligan et al. (2000a) on the basis of these two studies was that the paralyses in both instances appeared to be the product of brain areas involved in the inhibition of vol ...
... for this hypnotized participant were the same as those described for the conversion disorder patient. The conclusion drawn by Halligan et al. (2000a) on the basis of these two studies was that the paralyses in both instances appeared to be the product of brain areas involved in the inhibition of vol ...
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... 2002; Kohonen, 1982; Rosa and Tweedale, 2005; Saarinen and Kohonen, 1985). This principle can explain the separation of cortex into discrete areas that emphasize different information domains. It can also explain the continuous maps that form within cortical areas. The reason why the cortex is organ ...
... 2002; Kohonen, 1982; Rosa and Tweedale, 2005; Saarinen and Kohonen, 1985). This principle can explain the separation of cortex into discrete areas that emphasize different information domains. It can also explain the continuous maps that form within cortical areas. The reason why the cortex is organ ...
MIGRAINE COMPLICATED BY BRACHIAL AND CERVICAL RIBS
... migraines became more frequent and severe, with the most severe episodes occurring on the left side. No association with the menstrual cycle occurred until she started oral contraceptive medication at age 18 years. The migraine attacks became more severe at the time of menses and were incapacitating ...
... migraines became more frequent and severe, with the most severe episodes occurring on the left side. No association with the menstrual cycle occurred until she started oral contraceptive medication at age 18 years. The migraine attacks became more severe at the time of menses and were incapacitating ...
... were randomly assigned to either cognitive behavioural treatment group (6 patients) or antidepressants treatment group (6 patients). There are increases of 18FDG uptake mostly in the left hemisphere in prefrontal, temporoparietal and occipital regions and in the right hemisphere in posterior cingulu ...
BRAIN Response inhibition and serotonin in autism: depletion
... ASD is restricted, stereotyped and repetitive behaviours (RSRB) (WHO, 1992). There is substantial indirect evidence that these symptoms are underpinned by deficits in executive function and in particular inhibitory control (Hill, 2004). The neuroanatomical systems proposed to be involved in the RSRB ...
... ASD is restricted, stereotyped and repetitive behaviours (RSRB) (WHO, 1992). There is substantial indirect evidence that these symptoms are underpinned by deficits in executive function and in particular inhibitory control (Hill, 2004). The neuroanatomical systems proposed to be involved in the RSRB ...
Mirror Neurons Responding to Observation of Actions Made with
... considerable number of F5 mirror neurons are activated by the observation of actions independent of the effector (see Ferrari, Fogassi, Gallese, & Rizzolatti, 2001). For example, a mirror neuron may respond when the monkey observes another individual breaking a peanut with the hand and also when the ...
... considerable number of F5 mirror neurons are activated by the observation of actions independent of the effector (see Ferrari, Fogassi, Gallese, & Rizzolatti, 2001). For example, a mirror neuron may respond when the monkey observes another individual breaking a peanut with the hand and also when the ...
MIrror neuRons based RObot Recognition - LIRA-Lab
... now know a great deal about this structure. By providing a plausible model of these same functions we can delve deeper into the whys: i.e. is this integration functionally important? If the answer is yes, how much is it important? A physical implementation, in the form of a robotic system, can shed ...
... now know a great deal about this structure. By providing a plausible model of these same functions we can delve deeper into the whys: i.e. is this integration functionally important? If the answer is yes, how much is it important? A physical implementation, in the form of a robotic system, can shed ...
Structural Abnormalities of the Central Auditory Pathway in Infants
... middle ear disorder (Paradise, 1980) in one or both ears, as well as those with an abnormal hearing level (ABR air conduction threshold above 30 dB nHL bilaterally or unilaterally), were excluded from the study. Twenty-seven NSCL/P infants with normal middle and inner ear function and normal bilater ...
... middle ear disorder (Paradise, 1980) in one or both ears, as well as those with an abnormal hearing level (ABR air conduction threshold above 30 dB nHL bilaterally or unilaterally), were excluded from the study. Twenty-seven NSCL/P infants with normal middle and inner ear function and normal bilater ...
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
... – Left cranial nerves II‐XII intact – Right eye papilledema, blurred disc margin – Right pupil 6 mm sluggish, cannot adduct or move eye superiorly or inferiorly – Right eye ptosis – Pain with eye movements – Diminished sensation in V1 and V2, sensation normal in V3 on right – Sensation, strength, ...
... – Left cranial nerves II‐XII intact – Right eye papilledema, blurred disc margin – Right pupil 6 mm sluggish, cannot adduct or move eye superiorly or inferiorly – Right eye ptosis – Pain with eye movements – Diminished sensation in V1 and V2, sensation normal in V3 on right – Sensation, strength, ...
Hemispheric asymmetries of cortical volume in the human brain
... indicating leftward asymmetry, negative values indicating rightward asymmetry, and zero indicating perfect symmetry. For each ROI, a two-tailed single-sample t-test was used to compare the distribution of LI values against zero. To maintain an experiment-wise error rate of .05, Bonferroni correction ...
... indicating leftward asymmetry, negative values indicating rightward asymmetry, and zero indicating perfect symmetry. For each ROI, a two-tailed single-sample t-test was used to compare the distribution of LI values against zero. To maintain an experiment-wise error rate of .05, Bonferroni correction ...
Improvement of post-hypoxic action myoclonus with
... on the clinical ground alone. In chronic PAM, myoclonus is noted within a few days to some months after the acute episode. The myoclonus may be accompanied by dysmetria, dysarthria and ataxia, with relatively preserved higher cognitive functions 2, 3. Several types of myoclonus can be observed in th ...
... on the clinical ground alone. In chronic PAM, myoclonus is noted within a few days to some months after the acute episode. The myoclonus may be accompanied by dysmetria, dysarthria and ataxia, with relatively preserved higher cognitive functions 2, 3. Several types of myoclonus can be observed in th ...
Chapter 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions
... A patient has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that has damaged the primary motor area of his right cerebral cortex. As a result the A) patient cannot voluntarily move his right arm or leg. B) patient feels no sensations on the left side of his body. C) patient cannot voluntarily move his left eye. D) ...
... A patient has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that has damaged the primary motor area of his right cerebral cortex. As a result the A) patient cannot voluntarily move his right arm or leg. B) patient feels no sensations on the left side of his body. C) patient cannot voluntarily move his left eye. D) ...
OCT and MS
... the first time a non-invasive visualization of axons of the central nervous system (CNS). Reduction of retina nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness was suggested to correlate with disease activity and duration. However, several issues are unclear: Do a few million axons, which build up both optic nerve ...
... the first time a non-invasive visualization of axons of the central nervous system (CNS). Reduction of retina nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness was suggested to correlate with disease activity and duration. However, several issues are unclear: Do a few million axons, which build up both optic nerve ...
Consciousness and Sleep
... Cortisol secretion- which is the adrenal stress hormone, also follows a circadian rhythm that is tied to the sleep period. Its secretion begins to rise shortly after falling asleep and continues to rise through the night. Illumination- The circadian sleep-wake cycle is obviously influenced to some e ...
... Cortisol secretion- which is the adrenal stress hormone, also follows a circadian rhythm that is tied to the sleep period. Its secretion begins to rise shortly after falling asleep and continues to rise through the night. Illumination- The circadian sleep-wake cycle is obviously influenced to some e ...
Technology Insight: noninvasive brain stimulation in neurology
... whereas an enlargement of the primary motor cortex area for the hand, as defined by TMS,39,40 correlates with better motor outcome. Studies in animals41 and humans42 have described a shift in sensorimotor cortex activation from bilateral to stroke-affected hemisphere in association with poststroke r ...
... whereas an enlargement of the primary motor cortex area for the hand, as defined by TMS,39,40 correlates with better motor outcome. Studies in animals41 and humans42 have described a shift in sensorimotor cortex activation from bilateral to stroke-affected hemisphere in association with poststroke r ...
The medial parietal occipital areas in the macaque
... The number, location, extent, and functional properties of the cortical areas that occupy the medial parieto-occipital cortex (mPOC) have been, and still is, a matter of scientific debate. The mPOC is a convoluted region of the brain that presents a high level of individual variability, and the fact ...
... The number, location, extent, and functional properties of the cortical areas that occupy the medial parieto-occipital cortex (mPOC) have been, and still is, a matter of scientific debate. The mPOC is a convoluted region of the brain that presents a high level of individual variability, and the fact ...
Isn`t it ironic? Neural Correlates of Irony Comprehension in
... the brain regions associated with comprehension of prosody, such as the right superior temporal cortex [41,42]. Further, this would mirror fMRI findings in autism, where prosody interacts with fMRI correlates during irony comprehension [43]. Nevertheless, the importance of prosody for irony comprehe ...
... the brain regions associated with comprehension of prosody, such as the right superior temporal cortex [41,42]. Further, this would mirror fMRI findings in autism, where prosody interacts with fMRI correlates during irony comprehension [43]. Nevertheless, the importance of prosody for irony comprehe ...
L
... (LRE) is also called partial epilepsy. A person who has a single kind of LRE may experience any combination of partial seizures: simple partial, complex partial and secondarily generalized. There are many causes of partial seizures, including head injuries, tumors, infection, and stroke (Table 1). M ...
... (LRE) is also called partial epilepsy. A person who has a single kind of LRE may experience any combination of partial seizures: simple partial, complex partial and secondarily generalized. There are many causes of partial seizures, including head injuries, tumors, infection, and stroke (Table 1). M ...