Progressive compromise of nouns and action verbs in posterior cortical atrophy [PDF]
Processing of nouns and action verbs can be differentially compromised following lesions to posterior and anterior/motor brain regions, respectively. However, little is known about how these deficits progress in the course of neurodegeneration.
Borovinsky, Geraldine +9 more
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Inter-individual cognitive variability in children with Asperger's syndrome [PDF]
Multiple studies have tried to establish the distinctive profile of individuals with Asperger's syndrome (AS). However, recent reports suggest that adults with AS feature heterogeneous cognitive profiles.
Báez Buitrago, Sandra Jimena +7 more
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Human and animal models for translational research on neurodegeneration: Challenges and opportunities from South America [PDF]
Facing the alarming growth of dementia and neurodegenerative conditions has become a critical priority across the globe (Alzheimer´s Disease International, 2009;Lancet, 2015;Shah et al., 2016;Parra et al., 2018).
Cogram, Patricia +4 more
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INTRODUCCIÓN: Las enfermedades neurológicas constituyen gran parte de las urgencias médicas (10 %-15%). Por ende, se hace necesario el reconocimiento de la distribución de las principales condiciones tanto en urgencias como en hospitalización.
José Luis Bustos Sánchez +10 more
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Schadenfreude is higher in real-life situations compared to hypothetical scenarios [PDF]
Schadenfreude (i.e., the pleasure derived from another's misfortune) has been widely studied by having participants imagine how they would feel in hypothetical scenarios describing another person's pain or misfortune.
González Gadea, María Luz +2 more
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Specific neurology emergency training of medical residents in Spain
Introduction: Training in emergency neurological illness is very important for the neurologist today. The Neurology National Commission has decided to obtain information on the work duties of neurologist residents in the different neurology units of the ...
A. Morales Ortiz +10 more
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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 [PDF]
1. Introduction: The autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxias (ADCA) are a clinically, pathologically and genetically heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders caused by degeneration of cerebellum and its afferent and efferent connections.
Auburger, Georg +3 more
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La guardia específica de Neurología en la formación del médico residente en España
Resumen: Introducción: La formación en urgencias neurológicas es fundamental en el programa formativo de los residentes de Neurología. La Comisión Nacional de Neurología (CNN), decidió obtener información sobre el grado en que la Unidades Docentes de ...
A. Morales Ortiz +10 more
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Evaluation of the INECO Frontal Screening and the Frontal Assessment Battery in Peruvian patients with Alzheimer's disease and behavioral variant Frontotemporal dementia [PDF]
Background: The physicians often confuse the early symptoms of Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) with Alzheimer dementia (AD), leading to misdiagnosis. There are some cognitive tests to discriminate between AD and behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD), and the ...
Báez Buitrago, Sandra Jimena +6 more
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Increased moral condemnation of accidental harm in institutionalized adolescents [PDF]
Social deprivation, as faced by children in institutional rearing, involves socio-cognitive deficits that may persist into adolescence. In particular, two relevant domains which prove sensitive to pre-adult neurodevelopment are theory of mind (ToM) and ...
Baez, Sandra +5 more
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