2025 September - 20 articles
Background/Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease where early identification of patients at risk of conversion from clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) to clinically definite MS remains a critical unmet clinical need. E...
Background: Hypothyroidism has been implicated as a risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the effect of hypothyroidism on the risk of CTS has not been studied in large, non-selective clinic populations, and the impact of hypothyroidi...
Cerebral malaria is a life-threatening neurological complication of Plasmodium falciparum infection and a leading cause of pediatric mortality in endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa. It is defined clinically by coma accompanied by peripheral parasi...
Objectives: While traditionally, carotid plaques with significant stenosis have been considered major embolic sources, recent evidence suggests that even non-stenotic small plaques with a <50% stenosis rate may contribute to cerebral infarction. H...
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and its hallmark, sleep fragmentation, may accelerate cognitive decline. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves OSA-rela...
Background/Objectives: Dizziness is a frequent medical complaint with neurological, otolaryngological, and psychological origins. Imaging studies such as CT (Computer Tomography), cervical X-rays, and ultrasound aid diagnosis, while MRI (Magnetic Res...
Background: Amino acid biomarkers have a crucial influence on our understanding of brain injury mechanisms, and their plasma concentrations may indicate neurological damage and recovery patterns. Pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) assessmen...
Objective: We aimed to explore associations between plasma neurofilament light chain (pNfL) and cognition through patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included 211 people with MS (PwM...
Pediatric hip surgeries are associated with moderate to high levels of pain, which, in severe cases can lead to opioid prescription and use. There is a growing focus on reducing post-operative pain in these patients to decrease the need for opioids,...
Background: Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (ARSs) are a group of enzymes responsible for the first step of protein translation. Among them, the KARS1 gene encodes lysyl-tRNA synthetase 1, an enzyme essential for charging tRNA-Lys with lysine in both the...
Cannabinoids have gained increasing attention as potential therapeutic agents in chronic pain management. Their mechanisms of action, mediated through CB1 and CB2 receptors, provide a pharmacological alternative to conventional analgesics. The eviden...
Objective: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Compared to developed countries, the prognosis of stroke is less favourable in developing countries. The objective of this study is to identify inter-ethnic variation i...
Background/Objectives: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often experience four major motor symptoms—tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability/gait disorder. Although these symptoms have been shown to affect activiti...
Background/Objectives: Co-culture models of neurons and Schwann cells have been used to explore the mechanisms of myelination during development, axonal regeneration after injury, and the pathogenesis of various demyelinating neuropathies. A spontane...
Background/Objectives: Elderly patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have more severe clinical, ultrasonic, and electrodiagnostic (EDX) findings compared to younger patients. Thenar weakness and atrophy are more common at initial presentation in...
Background/Objectives: Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability globally, with limited reliable early predictors of functional outcomes and survival. This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of two novel p...
Background: The pathophysiology of epilepsy is characterized by increased neuronal activity due to an excess of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate and a deficiency in the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma–aminobutyric acid (GABA). Epilep...
In Alzheimer’s disease, accumulation of Aβ and tau aggregates in the limbic and cortical regions of the brain forms the pathological basis for the onset of memory loss and cognitive abnormalities. The neuronal desecration inflicted by thes...
Background: Accurate differentiation of Parkinson’s disease (PD) from healthy aging is crucial for timely intervention and effective management. Postural sway abnormalities are prominent motor features of PD. Quantitative stabilometry and machi...
Background/Objectives: Peripheral nerve tumours are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Although most are benign, a subset can exhibit aggressive and invasive behaviour, evolving into malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs). Due to...
