Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1734 - 1734
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
efficacy
of
percutaneous
dilatational
tracheostomy
(PDT)
combined
with
adjuvant
therapies
in
preserving
vocal
function
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
patients.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 790 - 790
Published: May 7, 2024
Translational
research
in
neurological
and
psychiatric
diseases
is
a
rapidly
advancing
field
that
promises
to
redefine
our
approach
these
complex
conditions
[...]
The
editorial
explores
the
realm
of
emerging
translational
research
in
neurology
and
psychiatry,
providing
insights
into
various
subjects,
including
neurodegenerative
disorders
innovative
therapeutic
methods.
main
objective
is
to
study
neurological
psychiatric
disorders,
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
with
a
particular
emphasis
on
techniques
for
neural
regeneration
repair.
highlights
importance
taking
comprehensive
approach
studying
treating
complex
conditions.
This
involves
thoroughly
reviewing
papers
causes,
development,
biomarkers,
treatment
options
these
emphasizes
necessity
using
multidisciplinary
integrative
methods
gain
deeper
understanding
improve
development
an
animal
model
recurrent
primary
dysmenorrhea
showcases
employed
investigation
gynecological
illustrating
capacity
connect
fundamental
scientific
knowledge
practical
medical
applications.
cooperative
endeavors
researchers
clinicians
emphasized
this
lay
foundation
revolutionary
advancements
that
hold
potential
enhance
outcomes
individuals
afflicted
globally.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(13), P. 1098 - 1098
Published: June 25, 2024
Migraine
is
a
debilitating
neurological
disorder
characterized
by
recurring
episodes
of
throbbing
headaches
that
are
frequently
accompanied
sensory
disturbances,
nausea,
and
sensitivity
to
light
sound
[...]
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 701 - 701
Published: June 7, 2024
With
neurodegenerative
disorders
being
on
the
rise,
a
great
deal
of
research
from
multiple
fields
is
conducted
in
order
to
further
knowledge
and
propose
novel
therapeutic
interventions.
Among
these
investigations,
role
antioxidants
contrasting
cognitive
decline
putting
forward
interesting
promising
results.
In
this
review,
we
aim
collect
evidence
that
focused
variety
antioxidant-rich
foods
improving
or
stabilizing
functions,
memory,
Alzheimer’s
disease,
most
common
disorder.
Specifically,
considered
collected
humans,
either
through
longitudinal
studies
randomized,
placebo-controlled
ones,
which
evaluated
performance,
memory
abilities,
progression
level
neurodegeneration.
Overall,
despite
between
study
protocols,
cohorts
participants
involved,
neuropsychological
tests
used,
investigated
antioxidants,
there
solid
trend
suggests
properties
may
be
helpful
hampering
older
people.
Thus,
help
future
will
elucidate
neuroprotection
lead
development
interventions
take
into
account
such
findings
provide
more
global
approach
treating
disorders.
Behaviour Research and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178, P. 104548 - 104548
Published: April 28, 2024
It
is
still
unclear
how
the
human
brain
consolidates
aversive
(e.g.,
traumatic)
memories
and
whether
this
process
can
be
disrupted.
We
hypothesized
that
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
(dlPFC)
crucially
involved
in
threat
memory
consolidation.
To
test
this,
we
used
low-frequency
repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(LF-rTMS)
within
stabilization
time
window
to
disrupt
expression
of
memory.
combined
a
differential
threat-conditioning
paradigm
with
LF-rTMS
targeting
dlPFC
critical
condition,
occipital
stimulation,
delayed
sham
as
control
conditions.
In
defensive
reactions
were
reduced
immediately
after
1
h
24
later.
stark
contrast,
no
decrease
was
observed
conditions,
thus
showing
both
anatomical
temporal
specificity
our
intervention.
provide
causal
evidence
selectively
early
consolidation
period
prevents
persistence
return
conditioned
responses.
Furthermore,
disruption
lasted
longer
than
inhibitory
created
by
TMS
protocol,
which
suggests
influenced
neural
activity
hampered
underlying,
time-dependent
process.
These
results
important
insights
for
future
clinical
applications
aimed
at
interfering
aversive,
threat-related
memories.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Heart
rate
variability
(HRV)
is
a
widely
recognized
biomarker
for
autonomic
nervous
system
regulation,
applicable
in
clinical
and
athletic
settings
to
monitor
health
recovery.
Despite
its
extensive
use,
HRV
measurement
reliability
influenced
by
numerous
factors,
necessitating
controlled
conditions
accurate
assessments.
This
study
investigates
the
of
short-term
measurements
various
positions,
aiming
establish
consistent
protocols
monitoring
interpretation.
We
assessed
morning
34
healthy,
physically
active
adults
across
supine
standing
at
home
laboratory,
over
24-hour
period.
Environment
significantly
impacted
HRV.
Home
exhibited
slightly
lower
variance
compared
lab
settings,
underscoring
importance
environment
control.
Our
findings
confirm
high
measurements,
indicating
their
robustness
capturing
changes,
provided
rigorous
methodology
employed.
Here
we
show
that
effective
reliable
assessment
possible
conditions,
contingent
upon
strict
management
confounding
factors.
research
supports
utility
as
non-invasive
diagnostic
tool,
emphasizing
potential
broadening
applications
diverse
populations.
Future
studies
are
encouraged
expand
these
assessments
include
varied
demographic
profiles,
enhancing
integration
into
routine
evaluations.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1536(1), P. 151 - 166
Published: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Swiftly
halting
ongoing
motor
actions
is
essential
to
react
unforeseen
and
potentially
perilous
circumstances.
However,
the
neural
bases
subtending
complex
interplay
between
emotions
control
have
been
scarcely
investigated.
Here,
we
used
an
emotional
stop
signal
task
(SST)
investigate
whether
specific
circuits
engaged
by
action
suppression
are
differently
modulated
signals
with
respect
neutral
ones.
Participants
performed
SST
before
after
administration
of
one
session
repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
over
pre‐supplementary
cortex
(pre‐SMA),
right
inferior
frontal
gyrus
(rIFG),
left
primary
(lM1).
Results
show
that
rTMS
pre‐SMA
improved
ability
inhibit
prepotent
(i.e.,
better
control)
when
stimuli
were
presented.
In
contrast,
in
a
context
was
fostered
rIFG.
No
changes
observed
lM1
stimulation.
Intriguingly,
individuals
higher
impulsivity
traits
exhibited
enhanced
facing
following
rIFG
These
results
further
our
understanding
functions,
shedding
light
on
selective
modulation
pathways
underpinning
these
processes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 3026 - 3026
Published: May 21, 2024
Background/Objectives:
The
anxiolytic
effect
of
transcutaneous
electrical
nerve
stimulation
(TENS)
is
associated
with
the
activation
endogenous
inhibitory
mechanisms
in
central
nervous
system.
Both
low-frequency,
high-amplitude
TENS
(LF-TENS)
and
high-frequency,
low-amplitude
(HF-TENS)
are
capable
activating
opioid,
GABA,
serotonin,
muscarinic,
cannabinoid
receptors.
However,
there
has
been
no
comparative
analysis
effectiveness
HF-TENS
LF-TENS
treatment
GAD.
purpose
our
research
was
to
study
direct
right
median
patients
GAD
compared
sham
TENS.
Methods:
studied
using
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
7-item
scale
(GAD-7)
Hamilton
Rating
Scale
(HAM-A).
40
underwent
TENS,
passed
(50
Hz—50
μs—sensory
response)
41
completed
LF
–TENS
(1
Hz—200
μs—motor
for
30
days
daily.
After
completion
treatment,
half
received
weekly
maintenance
therapy
6
months.
Electroencephalography
performed
before
after
treatment.
Results:
Our
showed
that
a
significant
reduction
clinical
symptoms
as
assessed
by
GAD-7
HAM-A
observed
an
average
42.4%,
only
13.5%
at
least
2
months
end
turned
out
be
superior
51%
on
electroencephalography
leads
increase
PSD
alpha
rhythm
occipital
regions
24%
decrease
beta
I
temporal
frontal
28%.
prolonged
maintained
without
negative
dynamics
when
continued
throughout
entire
six-month
observation
period.
Conclusions:
A
proven
greater
regression
neurophysiological
manifestations
HF-TENS.
Minimal
side
effects,
low
cost,
safety,
simplicity
procedures
appropriate
home
modality.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 12767 - 12767
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
The
tryptophan-kynurenine
(KYN)
pathway
has
long
been
recognized
for
its
essential
role
in
generating
metabolites
that
influence
various
physiological
processes.
Traditionally,
these
have
categorized
into
distinct,
often
opposing
groups,
such
as
pro-oxidant
versus
antioxidant,
excitotoxic/neurotoxic
neuroprotective.
This
dichotomous
framework
shaped
much
of
the
research
on
conditions
like
neurodegenerative
and
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
well
cancer,
where
metabolic
imbalances
are
a
key
feature.
effects
significantly
influenced
by
factors,
including
concentration
particular
cellular
milieu
which
they
generated.
A
molecule
acts
neuroprotective
at
low
concentrations
may
exhibit
neurotoxic
elevated
levels.
oxidative
equilibrium
surrounding
environment
can
alter
function
KYN
from
an
antioxidant
to
pro-oxidant.
narrative
review
offers
comprehensive
examination
analysis
contemporary
understanding
metabolites,
emphasizing
their
multifaceted
biological
functions
relevance
numerous
pathological
underscores
pressing
necessity
paradigm
shift
comprehension
metabolism.
Understanding
context-dependent
roles
is
vital
novel
therapies
Alzheimer's
disease,
multiple
sclerosis,
cancer.
Comprehensive
modulation,
balancing
inflammatory
signals
enzyme
regulation,
promising
avenues
targeted,
effective
treatments.