Factors influencing virtual reality use in paediatric acquired brain injury upper limb rehabilitation: a qualitative study by Rajat Gupta, William Farr, Daniel Ray, Chandrasekar Rathinam

“…Virtual reality (VR) and video game technologies are invaluable adjuncts to traditional neurological rehabilitation as they help to motivate, engage and gain children’s compliance in goal-directed therapy. …”
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Delivery, maternal and neonatal outcomes in nulliparous women with gestational diabetes undergoing epidural labour analgesia: a propensity score-matched analysis by Yu Chen, Xin Ye, Han Wu, Yanqing Chen, Huanghui Wu, Xueling Yuan, Xiaofang Yu, Xiaodan Wu

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Antiallodynic Effects of Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (CB2R) Agonists on Retrovirus Infection-Induced Neuropathic Pain by Wen S. Sheng, Priyanka Chauhan, Shuxian Hu, Sujata Prasad, James R. Lokensgard

“…The most common neurological complication in patients receiving successful combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) is peripheral neuropathic pain. …”
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Clinical and Hematological Manifestation of Dengue Patients in 2022 Outbreak: A Tertiary Care Hospital‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study by Md. Jubayer Hossain, Manisha Das, Muhibullah Shahjahan, Md. Wahidul Islam, Syeda Tasneem Towhid

“…It is characterized by headache, muscle pain, thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia, and potential neurological complications or mortality. Severe cases involve critical plasma leakage, leading to DSS with fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, and potential multiorgan involvement. …”
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Astrocyte-Derived Interleukin 11 Modulates Astrocyte–Microglia Crosstalk via Nuclear Factor-κB Signaling Pathway in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy by Dandan Zhu, Peng Wang, Xiyue Chen, Kaituo Wang, Yunsong Wu, Min Zhang, Jianhua Qin

“…The astrocyte–microglia crosstalk in the central nervous system (CNS) plays important roles in various neurological diseases. However, how astrocytes interact with microglia to regulate neuronal injury in SAE is poorly defined. …”
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Effect of combined oral contraceptives on menstrual migraine frequency and severity: a narrative review by Yethindra Vityala, Ruchika Garg, Samina Ausvi, Manjula Shantaram, Srikanya Tippabathini, Lekhashree Hosur Brahmananda Reddy, Yash Jain, Pavani Jaladi, Sai Praneeth Duvvuri, Krishna Chaitanya Meduri

“…Migraine, a commonly occurring neurological disorder, disproportionately affects women during their reproductive years, and its symptoms are often intensified by hormonal fluctuations. …”
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Reviewing the current treatment approaches for bullous pemphigoid – analysis of literature by Julia Nowak, Agnieszka Najdek, Daria Oleksy, Dawid Komada, Urszula Kaczmarska, Aleksandra Woźniak, Michał Jakub Cioch, Marcin Mycyk, Kamil Hermanowicz, Katarzyna Doman

“…Advanced age is a significant risk factor for BP, with additional associations identified, including certain medications—such as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and aldosterone antagonists—and neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. The global annual cumulative incidence of BP is estimated at 8.2 cases per 1,000,000 individuals, with Europe reporting higher incidence rates than other regions. …”
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Steroid use for established bronchopulmonary dysplasia: study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Roy K Philip, Joanna Seliga-Siwecka, Eduardo Villamor, Maria Pierro, Niazy Al Assaf, Sabina Strashun, Roberto Chioma, Kinga Zielińska, Krzysztof Włodarczyk

“…However, this preventive option is limited by the concern of neurological side effects. Steroids are used to treat established BPD in an attempt to reduce mortality, and length of stay and home oxygen therapy, both of which associated with high levels of parental stress and healthcare costs. …”
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Construction of an Interpretable Model of the Risk of Post-Traumatic Brain Infarction Based on Machine Learning Algorithms: A Retrospective Study by Li S, Li H, Wu B, Pan R, Liu Y, Wang J, Wei D, Gao H

“…Shaoji Li,1,* Hongjian Li,2,* Baofang Wu,1,* Rujun Pan,3 Yuqi Liu,4 Jiayin Wang,1 De Wei,3 Hongzhi Gao1 1Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Medical Imaging, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 634700, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Neurosurgery, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: De Wei; Hongzhi Gao, Email weidele@fjmu.edu.cn; gaohongzhi@fjmu.edu.cnBackground: Post-traumatic cerebral infarction (PTCI) is a severe complication resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can lead to permanent neurological damage or death. The investigation of the factors associated with PTCI and the establishment of predictive models are crucial for clinical practice.Methods: We made a retrospective analysis of clinical data from 1484 TBI patients admitted to the Neurosurgery Department of a provincial hospital from January 2018 to December 2023. …”
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Concurrent Intracranial and Spinal Subdural Hematoma in a Teenage Athlete: A Case Report of This Rare Entity by Daniel S. Treister, Sara E. Kingston, Gabriel Zada, Manu Singh, Jesse G. A. Jones, Jena N. Mills, Alexander Lerner, Orest B. Boyko, Meng Law, Anandh Rajamohan, Mark S. Shiroishi

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Functional large-conductance calcium and voltage-gated potassium channels in extracellular vesicles act as gatekeepers of structural and functional integrity by Shridhar Sanghvi, Divya Sridharan, Parker Evans, Julie Dougherty, Kalina Szteyn, Denis Gabrilovich, Mayukha Dyta, Jessica Weist, Sandrine V. Pierre, Shubha Gururaja Rao, Dan R. Halm, Tingting Chen, Panagiotis S. Athanasopoulos, Amalia M. Dolga, Lianbo Yu, Mahmood Khan, Harpreet Singh

“…Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are associated with intercellular communications, immune responses, viral pathogenicity, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and cancer progression. EVs deliver proteins, metabolites, and nucleic acids into recipient cells to effectively alter their physiological and biological response. …”
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Instability of revised Korean Developmental Screening Test classification in first year of life by Ji Eun Jeong, You Min Kim, Na Won Lee, Gyeong Nam Kim, Jisuk Bae, Jin Kyung Kim

“…Conclusion Infants scoring below -2 SD on the revised K-DST 4–5 months questionnaire, especially in the gross motor domain, should undergo close monitoring and repeated evaluations in the absence of neurological abnormalities or developmental red flags.…”
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Management of rare and undiagnosed diseases: insights from researchers and healthcare professionals in Türkiye by Sinem Durmus, Emrah Yucesan, Sinem Aktug, Begum Utz, Ahmet Okay Caglayan, Ahmet Okay Caglayan, Pinar Gencpinar, Cagatay Günay, Yavuz Oktay, Ravza Nur Yildirim, Ayca Yigit, Ugur Ozbek

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Current update on surgical management for spinal tuberculosis: a scientific mapping of worldwide publications by Romaniyanto Romaniyanto, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas, Aldebaran Lado, Daffa Sadewa, Daffa Sadewa, Dykall Naf'an Dzikri, Enrico Ananda Budiono, Enrico Ananda Budiono

“…Despite antitubercular drug therapy being the primary treatment, surgical intervention is often required in cases of spinal instability or neurological complications. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of worldwide publications related to the surgical management of spinal TB and to compare contributions from orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery in this field.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was performed using data from the Scopus database, covering publications from 1896 to 2024. …”
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Prevalence of organic central precocious puberty in males: criteria for a high index of suspicion by Maria Elisa Amodeo, Annalisa Deodati, Stefania Pedicelli, Giulia Mirra, Valentina Pampanini, Stefano Cianfarani

“…Age younger than 8 years, presence of neurological symptoms, family history negative for precocious puberty in the first-degree relatives and age of maternal menarche older than 11 years raise suspicion of organic CPP and should lead to prompt neuroimaging. …”
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Clinical features and outcomes of pseudolithiasis induced by ceftriaxone in Chinese children: a single-center observational study by Chen Jin, Chen Jin, Wen-Li Xiu, Wen-Li Xiu, Yao Liu, Yao Liu, Xi-Wei Hao, Qian Dong, Qian Dong

“…Patients with PL also had higher rates of digestive and neurological infections (both p < 0.001). Serum analysis revealed distinct liver and kidney function markers in the PL group, including lower levels of total bile acids, adenosine deaminase, and lactate dehydrogenase, and higher creatinine levels (all p < 0.05). …”
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Efficacy in Japanese adults with growth hormone deficiency receiving weekly somapacitan or daily growth hormone: results from phase 3 REAL 1 trial by Fumio Otsuka, Michael Højby Rasmussen, Takaaki Endo, Claus Sværke, Shigeyuki Tahara, Gudmundur Johannsson

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Reactivation of Denervated Schwann Cells by Embryonic Spinal Cord Neurons to Promote Axon Regeneration and Remyelination by Xinyu Fang, Chaofan Zhang, Chongjing Zhang, Yuanqing Cai, Zibo Yu, Zida Huang, Wenbo Li, Wenming Zhang

“…This transplantation strategy could provide a treatment option for complex neurological injuries in the clinic.…”
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Chronic abdominal pain. A multidisciplinary approach in gastroenterology and psychiatry by O.Yu. Gubska

“…This disease encompasses a range of gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms and is closely associated with psychological distress, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Given an increase in stress factors in the modern world and the constant distress of wartime in Ukraine, the diagnosis of CAPS requires from clinicians an understanding of the relationship between the central nervous system and gastrointestinal diseases at each link of the health care system. …”
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Transcriptomics-based analysis of neurotoxic and reproductive effects in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) after exposure to tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) by Xiaoqian Zhou, Weifeng Liu, Bailin Cong, Aifang Deng, Jing Lin, Linlin Zhao, Shenghao Liu

“…However, the specific mechanisms of TCEP-induced neurological and reproductive toxicity in fish are largely unknown. …”
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