Glioblastomas with Oligodendroglial Component – Common Origin of the Different Histological Parts and Genetic Subclassification by Barbara Klink, Ben Schlingelhof, Martin Klink, Karen Stout-Weider, Stephan Patt, Evelin Schrock

“…Background: Glioblastomas are the most common and most malignant brain tumors in adults. A small subgroup of glioblastomas contains areas with histological features of oligodendroglial differentiation (GBMO). …”
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Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Cartilage Regeneration Applications by E. Russo, M. Caprnda, P. Kruzliak, P. G. Conaldi, C. V. Borlongan, G. La Rocca

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On the properties of input-to-output transformations in neuronal networks by Andrey Olypher, Jean Vaillant

“…As an application, we explored a simple model of information processing in the hippocampus, a brain area critically implicated in learning and memory. …”
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Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Case Report and Review Literature by Nattaphol Uransilp, Sombat Muengtaweepongsa, Nuttawut Chanalithichai, Nattapol Tammachote

“…Here, we report a case of FES in a patient with right femoral neck fracture, which was diagnosed initially by Gurd’s criteria and subsequently confirmed by typical appearances on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. The patient received supportive management and a short course of intravenous methylprednisolone.…”
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Contralateral Ovarian Metastasis of Clear-Cell Renal Carcinoma: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature by Fatih Uruc, Serkan Akan, Aytaç Sahin, Caglar Yildirim, Ahmet Urkmez

“…RCCs metastasize into lungs (50–60%), lymph nodes (36%), bones (30–40%), liver (30–40%), and brain (5%) in respective percentages. RCC rarely metastasizes into ovary. …”
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Neurotropic Melanoma: The Management of Localised Disease by Jeremy Croker, Bryan Burmeister, Matthew Foote

“…The neurotropic nature of the disease and prevalence in the head and neck region can result in perineural and neural invasion along named large nerves into the brain with resulting neuropathies. Wide local excision with adjuvant radiotherapy where indicated remains the current practice for treatment with chemotherapy predominately being reserved as a salvage treatment for patients with disseminated disease.…”
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Fahr's Syndrome With Hypoparathyroidism in a Patient With Schizophrenia and Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case Report by Ali Haider, Ali Danish, Allahdad Khan, Atta Ur Rehman, Muhammad Haris Latif, Salman Abdul Basit, Aseel Kamal, Obaid Imtiyazul Haque

“…ABSTRACT Fahr's syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that shows up as calcium deposits in the brain, affecting motor control and cognitive functions. …”
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Updates in Reproduction Coming from the Endocannabinoid System by Rosaria Meccariello, Natalia Battista, Heather B. Bradshaw, Haibin Wang

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Computational Representation of White Matter Fiber Orientations by Adelino R. Ferreira da Silva

“…The method holds promise to support robust tractographic methodologies and to build realistic models of white matter tracts in the human brain.…”
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Dynamics Analysis and Intermittent Energy Feedback Control of m-HR Neuron Model under Electromagnetic Induction by Jiankui Peng, Suoping Li

“…This will improve the beneficial discussion for the construction of brain-like intelligent network and efficient regulation.…”
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Human subjectivity in the prenatal period by Tadeusz Biesaga

“…It is also wrong to question the subjectivity of human embryo using various criteria of growth (developed nervous system, brain, consciousness, participation in the life of society and looking after one's own interests). …”
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Hemifacial Spasm due to Compression of the Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm Treated with Botulinum Toxin Type-A: A Case Report by Azize Esra Gürsoy, Gülsen Babacan Yildiz, Adam Mehmet Gülhan, Mehmet Kolukisa

“…A 79-year-old female presented with five months history of progressive involuntary twitching movement on left face. Brain MR imaging revealed a heterogeneous T2 hyperintense lesion at left cerebellopontine angle. …”
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Transcriptional Control of Synaptic Plasticity by Transcription Factor NF-κB by Christian Engelmann, Ronny Haenold

“…In this minireview, we update the available data on the role of this transcription factor for learning and memory formation and comment on cross-sectional activation of NF-κB in the aged and diseased brain that may directly or indirectly affect κB-dependent transcription of synaptic genes.…”
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Renal Sympathetic Denervation for the Treatment of Difficult-to-Control or Resistant Hypertension by Vasilios Papademetriou, Michalis Doumas, Konstantinos Tsioufis

“…Pathophysiology of kidney function, interaction and crosstalk between the kidney and the brain, justifies the use of renal sympathetic denervation in the treatment of hypertension. …”
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Potential Role of Drebrin A, an F-Actin Binding Protein, in Reactive Synaptic Plasticity after Pilocarpine-Induced Seizures: Functional Implications in Epilepsy by Lotfi Ferhat

“…Developmentally regulated brain protein (drebrin A) is one of the most abundant neuron-specific binding proteins of F-actin and its expression is increased in parallel with synapse formation. …”
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Sturge–Weber Syndrome with Bilateral Port-Wine Stain by Bishnu Deep Pathak, Shriya Sharma, Aakriti Adhikari, Nabin Simkhada, Bhuwan Ghimire, Nirjala Aryal

“…CT scan of the head revealed volume loss of right brain parenchyma with linear, cortical, as well as subcortical calcifications more evident in the right hemisphere. …”
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A Treatable Neurometabolic Disorder: Glutaric Aciduria Type 1 by S. Pusti, N. Das, K. Nayek, S. Biswas

“…Affected patients can present with brain atrophy and macrocephaly and with acute dystonia secondary to striatal degeneration in most cases triggered by an intercurrent childhood infection with fever between 6 and 18 months of age. …”
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Functional Consequences of the Disturbances in the GABA-Mediated Inhibition Induced by Injuriesin the Cerebral Cortex by Barbara Imbrosci, Thomas Mittmann

“…Since GABAergic transmission provides the main source of inhibition in the mammalian brain, this condition may lead to hyperexcitability and epileptiform activity of cortical networks. …”
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Skin Acute Wound Healing: A Comprehensive Review by Luis Cañedo-Dorantes, Mara Cañedo-Ayala

“…The first step of the inflammatory phase is an immediate response to injury; primary sensory neurons sense injury and send danger signals to the brain, to stop bleeding and start inflammation. The following target of the inflammatory phase, led by the peripheral blood mononuclear cells, is to eliminate the pathogens and clean the wound. …”
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Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia Secondary to Cocaine Abuse by Richard L. Rabin, Azeem Wasay, Nicolas Biro, Marcelle Morcos

“…We report a case of a 54-year-old female who presented with a left INO three days after snorting cocaine, and we review the literature. Results. MRI of the brain demonstrated several small abnormal foci in the pons on FLAIR and diffusion weighted imaging consistent with ischemic infarction. …”
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