COVID-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been often characterized as a respiratory disease. However, it is increasingly being understood as an infection that impacts multiple systems, and many patients report neurological symptoms. Indeed, there is accumulating evidence for neural damage in some individuals, with recent studies suggesting loss of gray […]
Published on March 17, 2022
Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) entails negative psychological, social, and economic consequences not only for the patients but also for their families, relatives, and society in general. Despite the significance of this phenomenon and the importance for an early diagnosis, there are still limitations. Specifically, the main limitation is pertinent to the way the modalities of speech […]
Published on March 17, 2022
ObjectivesThe subthalamic nucleus (STN) has been shown to be a safe and effective deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgical target for the treatment of Meige syndrome. The aim of this study was to compare changes in brain metabolism before and 6 months after STN-DBS surgery.MethodsTwenty-five patients with primary Meige syndrome underwent motor function assessment, including the […]
Published on March 17, 2022
