Novel Understandings in Visual Awareness and Spatial Neglect

Dear Colleagues,

It is well established that lesions to the right brain hemisphere (RBD), usually led to the inability of attending the contralesional space, i.e. unilateral spatial neglect (USN). Neglect implies longer rehabilitation treatment and poorer functional outcome. This has two main negative effects: the reduction in the quality of life of these patients and the enhancement in the duration and costs of therapeutic intervention. Despite these crucial issues, the understanding of mechanism behind this syndrome is still a matter of debate, with theories involving attention circuits, neural spatial representations, interhemispheric balance and others.

This Special Issue of Brain Sciences aims to present a collection of studies detailing the most recent advancements in the field of spatial neglect. Authors are invited to submit cutting-edge research and reviews that address a broad range of topics related to USN and visual awareness, including the following: neuroimaging and electrophysiological correlates of USN, screening, early diagnosis, evidence-based intervention and rehabilitation.

Dr. Stefano Lasaponara
Guest Editor

Dr. Francesco Tomaiuolo
Co-Guest Editor

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