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Objective: To examine the effect of motion-controlled commercial video games compared with traditional occupational and physiotherapy methods for hand and arm function in persons of all ages with cerebral palsy.
Truls Johansen +3 more
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Astrocytes and Brain Injury [PDF]
Astrocytes are the most numerous cell type in the central nervous system. They provide structural, trophic, and metabolic support to neurons and modulate synaptic activity. Accordingly, impairment in these astrocyte functions during brain ischemia and other insults can critically influence neuron survival.
Yongmei, Chen, Raymond A, Swanson
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Sustained Axonal Degeneration in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness
(1) Background: Sustained axonal degeneration may play a critical role in prolonged disorder of consciousness (DOCs) pathophysiology. We evaluated levels of neurofilament light chain (NFL), an axonal injury marker, in patients with unresponsive ...
Sergio Bagnato +14 more
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Visualizing traumatic brain injuries
Zebrafish larvae models can be used to study the link between seizures and the neurodegeneration that follows brain trauma.
Marc Ekker
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a major growth factor in the activation and differentiation of granulocytes. This cytokine has been widely and safely employed in different conditions over many years. In this translational study, G-CSF is
Nazi Derakhshanrad +6 more
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in gene regulation and may affect secondary brain injury and recovery in patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC).
Nicolò Musso +14 more
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Abstract There is an increasing incidence of military traumatic brain injury (TBI), and similar injuries are seen in civilians in war zones or terrorist incidents. Indeed, blast-induced mild TBI has been referred to as the signature injury of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jane E, Risdall, David K, Menon
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Horse riding – related injuries from the point of view of a neurosurgeon
Horse riding (equestrianism) is a very old form of physical activity, and today it has become a very popular sport and recreation. Similarly to other sports, equestrianism carries potential risk of injuries, most often caused by a fall from a horse back.
Zygmunt Siedlecki +3 more
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