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Novel Gene-Informed Regional Brain Targets for Clinical Screening for Major Depression. 重性抑郁症临床筛查的新基因信息脑区域靶点
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060096
G Lorenzo Odierna, Christopher F Sharpley, Vicki Bitsika, Ian D Evans, Kirstan A Vessey
{"title":"Novel Gene-Informed Regional Brain Targets for Clinical Screening for Major Depression.","authors":"G Lorenzo Odierna, Christopher F Sharpley, Vicki Bitsika, Ian D Evans, Kirstan A Vessey","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060096","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives:</b> Major Depression (MD) is a common disorder that has significant social and economic impacts. Approximately 30% of all MD patients are refractory to common treatments, representing a major obstacle to managing the impacts of depression. One potential explanation for the incomplete treatment efficacy in MD is a substantial divergence in the mechanisms and brain networks involved in different subtypes of the disorder. The aim of this study was to identify novel brain regional targets for MD clinical screening using a gene-informed approach. <b>Methods:</b> A new analysis pipeline, called \"Analysis Tool for Local Association of Neuronal Transcript Expression\" (ATLANTE), was generated and validated. The pipeline identifies brain regions based on the shared high expression of user-generated gene lists; in this study, the pipeline was applied to discover brain regions that may be significant to MD. <b>Results:</b> Nine discrete brain regions of interest to MD were identified, including the temporal pole, anterior transverse temporal gyrus (Heschl's gyrus), olfactory tubercle, ventral tegmental area, postcentral gyrus, CA1 of the hippocampus, olfactory area, perirhinal gyrus, and posterior insular cortex. The application of network and clustering analyses identified genes of special importance, including, most notably, PRKN. <b>Conclusions:</b> This study provides two major insights. The first is that several brain regions have unique MD-associated genetic architectures, indicating a potential explanation for subtype-specific dysfunction. The second insight is that the PRKN gene, which is strongly associated with Parkinson's disease, is a key player amongst the MD-associated genes. These findings reveal novel targets for the clinical screening of depression and reinforce a mechanistic connection between MD and Parkinson's disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12196424/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Two Decades of Huntington's Disease in Varna, Bulgaria: A Retrospective Single-Centre Study of Clinical Trends and Challenges. 保加利亚瓦尔纳的亨廷顿舞蹈病二十年:临床趋势和挑战的回顾性单中心研究。
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060095
Mariya Levkova, Mihael Tsalta-Mladenov, Milena Stoyanova, Mari Hachmeriyan, Lyudmila Angelova, Ara Kaprelyan
{"title":"Two Decades of Huntington's Disease in Varna, Bulgaria: A Retrospective Single-Centre Study of Clinical Trends and Challenges.","authors":"Mariya Levkova, Mihael Tsalta-Mladenov, Milena Stoyanova, Mari Hachmeriyan, Lyudmila Angelova, Ara Kaprelyan","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060095","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive, autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by an expanded CAG repeat in the <i>HTT</i> gene. Despite advances in understanding its molecular basis, epidemiological data in many countries, including Bulgaria, remain limited. This study aims to present clinical and genetic findings from a 20-year single-centre cohort. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective review was conducted of patients evaluated for HD at the University Hospital \"St. Marina\" in Varna between 2004 and 2024. Data included demographics, CAG repeat length, clinical features, imaging, and psychiatric assessments. Statistical analysis focused on correlations between variables, with significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. <b>Results</b>: Out of 79 referred individuals, 43 were molecularly confirmed. The mean age of onset was 43 years, with a four-year diagnostic delay. The average CAG repeat length was 44.6, though two symptomatic patients had reduced penetrance alleles (38 and 39 repeats). Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms were each present in 72% of cases. Depression was significantly more prevalent in women (<i>p</i> = 0.011). Most patients had a positive family history, predominantly maternal. <b>Conclusions</b>: Our findings highlight diagnostic delays, gender-specific psychiatric vulnerabilities, and the importance of personalized care. Improved access to genetic counselling and early diagnosis are essential for optimizing outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12195989/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comprehensive Approaches to Pain Management in Postoperative Spinal Surgery Patients: Advanced Strategies and Future Directions. 脊柱术后疼痛管理的综合方法:先进的策略和未来的方向。
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060094
Dhruba Podder, Olivia Stala, Rahim Hirani, Adam M Karp, Mill Etienne
{"title":"Comprehensive Approaches to Pain Management in Postoperative Spinal Surgery Patients: Advanced Strategies and Future Directions.","authors":"Dhruba Podder, Olivia Stala, Rahim Hirani, Adam M Karp, Mill Etienne","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060094","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective postoperative pain management remains a major clinical challenge in spinal surgery, with poorly controlled pain affecting up to 50% of patients and contributing to delayed mobilization, prolonged hospitalization, and risk of chronic postsurgical pain. This review synthesizes current and emerging strategies in postoperative spinal pain management, tracing the evolution from opioid-centric paradigms to individualized, multimodal approaches. Multimodal analgesia (MMA) has become the cornerstone of contemporary care, combining pharmacologic agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and gabapentinoids, with regional anesthesia techniques, including erector spinae plane blocks and liposomal bupivacaine. Adjunctive nonpharmacologic modalities like early mobilization, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions further optimize recovery and address the biopsychosocial dimensions of pain. For patients with refractory pain, neuromodulation techniques such as spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation offer promising results. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), biomarker discovery, and nanotechnology are poised to enhance personalized pain protocols through predictive modeling and targeted drug delivery. Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, which integrate many of these strategies, have been shown to reduce opioid use, hospital length of stay, and complication rates. Nevertheless, variability in implementation and the need for individualized protocols remain key challenges. Future directions include AI-guided analytics, regenerative therapies, and expanded research on long-term functional outcomes. This review provides an evidence-based framework for pain control following spinal surgery, emphasizing integration of multimodal and innovative approaches tailored to diverse patient populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12195711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Motor Preparation on Walking Ability in Active Ankle Dorsiflexion. 运动准备对踝关节主动背屈行走能力的影响。
IF 3.2
Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-17 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060093
Hiroki Ito, Hideaki Yamaguchi, Ryosuke Yamauchi, Ken Kitai, Kazuhei Nishimoto, Takayuki Kodama
{"title":"Effects of Motor Preparation on Walking Ability in Active Ankle Dorsiflexion.","authors":"Hiroki Ito, Hideaki Yamaguchi, Ryosuke Yamauchi, Ken Kitai, Kazuhei Nishimoto, Takayuki Kodama","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060093","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060093","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>This study aimed to examine the influence of brain activity during motor preparation on walking ability, focusing on motor control during active ankle dorsiflexion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were classified into high- and low-corticomuscular coherence (CMC), an index of neuromuscular control based on the median value. Biomechanical and neurophysiological indices of active ankle dorsiflexion and walking ability were compared between the two groups. Additionally, a machine learning model was developed to accurately predict the CMC classification using brain neural activity during motor preparation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Cz-TA CMC (beta frequency band) during active ankle dorsiflexion successfully detected significant differences in the maximum dorsiflexion angle, inversion angular velocity, brain activity localization, and variations in Cz beta power values during the transition from motor preparation to execution. Furthermore, CMC identified significant differences in dorsiflexion angle changes after toe-off and inversion angles at initial contact during gait. A support-vector machine model predicting high or low CMC demonstrated high accuracy (Accuracy: 0.96, Precision: 0.92-1.00, Recall: 0.91-1.00, F1 Score: 0.95-0.96) during motor execution based on beta power values from -500 to 0 ms prior to the initiation of active ankle dorsiflexion (representing motor preparation).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight that the motor preparation processes of the brain during active ankle dorsiflexion are involved in walking ability and can be used to predict it. This indicator is independent of disease severity and holds the potential to provide a clinically versatile evaluation method.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12196276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Global Diseases Deserve Global Solutions: Alzheimer's Disease. 全球疾病需要全球解决方案:阿尔茨海默病。
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-14 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060092
Emma Twiss, Carley McPherson, Donald F Weaver
{"title":"Global Diseases Deserve Global Solutions: Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Emma Twiss, Carley McPherson, Donald F Weaver","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060092","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a global issue, with increasing incidence and prevalence as the world's population ages and life expectancy increases. Projections indicate that by 2050, over 150 million individuals worldwide will be personally living with AD, an impending crisis made worse by the absence of cure therapies. Moreover, the risk factor relationship of dementia with rising global temperatures and air pollution further necessitates the urgency of a coordinated international response. With an extensive economic and emotional burden, AD is no longer just a disease; it is a worldwide societal crisis. This review presents five calls to action to address the AD global health emergency. First, AD research must be approached as an internationally performed activity, involving standardized data sharing, collaborative innovation, and improved access to pharmaceutical studies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), alongside increased diversity, inclusion, and equity in research. Second, there must be a commitment to develop universally accessible, affordable, and non-invasive diagnostic tools for AD. Third, advancements in AD therapeutics should prioritize the development of affordable agents, allowing for widespread geographic distribution. Fourth, we identify focus areas for global dementia risk reduction: sleep, head injury prevention, exercise, learning, and diet (SHIELD risk reduction strategy). Fifth, improving care for individuals with AD requires eliminating stigma through educational programs for both the public and caregivers. The escalating AD crisis demands an unprecedented global coalition in research, diagnostics, therapeutics, prevention, and education to avoid a future where the disease becomes the defining crisis of our era.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12196516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Multimodal Multi-Stage Deep Learning Model for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Using EEG Measurements. 基于脑电测量的阿尔茨海默病诊断的多模态多阶段深度学习模型
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060091
Tuan Vo, Ali K Ibrahim, Hanqi Zhuang
{"title":"A Multimodal Multi-Stage Deep Learning Model for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Using EEG Measurements.","authors":"Tuan Vo, Ali K Ibrahim, Hanqi Zhuang","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060091","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives:</b> Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressively debilitating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins, such as amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles, leading to disruptions in memory storage and neuronal degeneration. Despite its portability, non-invasiveness, and cost-effectiveness, electroencephalography (EEG) as a diagnostic tool for AD faces challenges due to its susceptibility to noise and the complexity involved in the analysis. <b>Methods:</b> This study introduces a novel methodology employing three distinct stages for data-driven AD diagnosis: signal pre-processing, frame-level classification, and subject-level classification. At the frame level, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are employed to extract features from spectrograms, scalograms, and Hilbert spectra. These features undergo fusion and are then fed into another CNN for feature selection and subsequent frame-level classification. After each frame for a subject is classified, a procedure is devised to determine if the subject has AD or not. <b>Results:</b> The proposed model demonstrates commendable performance, achieving over 80% accuracy, 82.5% sensitivity, and 81.3% specificity in distinguishing AD patients from healthy individuals at the subject level. <b>Conclusions:</b> This performance enables early and accurate diagnosis with significant clinical implications, offering substantial benefits over the existing methods through reduced misdiagnosis rates and improved patient outcomes, potentially revolutionizing AD screening and diagnostic practices. However, the model's efficacy diminishes when presented with data from frontotemporal dementia (FTD) patients, emphasizing the need for further model refinement to address the intricate nuances associated with the simultaneous detection of various neurodegenerative disorders alongside AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12196208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Correction: Latacz et al. Safety and Efficacy of Low-Dose Eptifibatide for Tandem Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke. Neurol. Int. 2024, 16, 253-262. 更正:Latacz等人。小剂量依替巴肽治疗急性缺血性脑卒中串联闭塞的安全性和有效性。神经。编。2024,16,253-262。
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-11 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060090
Paweł Latacz, Tadeusz Popiela, Paweł Brzegowy, Bartłomiej Lasocha, Krzysztof Kwiecień, Marian Simka
{"title":"Correction: Latacz et al. Safety and Efficacy of Low-Dose Eptifibatide for Tandem Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke. <i>Neurol. Int.</i> 2024, <i>16</i>, 253-262.","authors":"Paweł Latacz, Tadeusz Popiela, Paweł Brzegowy, Bartłomiej Lasocha, Krzysztof Kwiecień, Marian Simka","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060090","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There was an error in the original publication [...].</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12195646/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fatigue and Its Association with Upper Limb Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis. 多发性硬化症患者的疲劳及其与上肢功能的关系
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-09 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060088
Erica Grange, Davide Marengo, Rachele Di Giovanni, Giampaolo Brichetto, Margit Mueller, Andrea Tacchino, Rita Bertoni, Francesco Zagari, Angelo Pappalardo, Luca Prosperini, Rosalba Rosato, Davide Cattaneo, Claudio Solaro
{"title":"Fatigue and Its Association with Upper Limb Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis.","authors":"Erica Grange, Davide Marengo, Rachele Di Giovanni, Giampaolo Brichetto, Margit Mueller, Andrea Tacchino, Rita Bertoni, Francesco Zagari, Angelo Pappalardo, Luca Prosperini, Rosalba Rosato, Davide Cattaneo, Claudio Solaro","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060088","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Objectives:</b> This cross-sectional study investigates the association between fatigue and upper limb (UL) function in people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). <b>Methods:</b> Adult PwMS were recruited from five Italian MS centers. Fatigue was evaluated using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), while UL function was assessed through the Box and Block Test (BBT), Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT), and Hand-Grip Strength (HGS). Data analysis included Spearman rank correlations and Mann-Whitney U tests. <b>Results:</b> A total of 261 participants were involved. Significant correlations were found between fatigue severity, UL function, and patient-reported manual ability. Physical and cognitive aspects of fatigue were independently related to functional impairments. Participants with clinically relevant fatigue demonstrated lower subjective UL function, poorer BBT and HGS performance, and greater HGS asymmetry. <b>Discussion:</b> The study underscores the complex relationship between fatigue and functional impairments in MS. The findings suggest both strength and dexterity contribute to the perception of clinically relevant fatigue in PwMS, highlighting the importance of incorporating both domains to complement neurological assessment. <b>Conclusion:</b> Fatigue in PwMS is linked to both subjective and objective measures of UL function. Assessing strength and dexterity alongside fatigue may enhance clinical understanding and inform targeted rehabilitation strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12196498/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Upper Limbs in Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review. 联合经颅直流电刺激和功能性电刺激对脑卒中患者上肢的治疗:系统综述。
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-06-09 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060089
Alfredo Lerín-Calvo, Juan José Fernández-Pérez, Raúl Ferrer-Peña, Aitor Martín-Odriozola
{"title":"Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Upper Limbs in Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Alfredo Lerín-Calvo, Juan José Fernández-Pérez, Raúl Ferrer-Peña, Aitor Martín-Odriozola","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060089","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) are established interventions to enhance upper limb motor function (ULMF) in people with stroke (PwS). However, evidence supporting their combined use remains limited and inconsistent. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combined tDCS and FES for improving ULMF, activity, and participation in PwS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, CENTRAL, SCOPUS, and Web of Science from inception to December 2024. Randomized and controlled clinical trials (RCTs) involving adults (≥18 years) with acute, subacute, or chronic stroke undergoing combined tDCS and FES interventions were included. Methodological quality was assessed with the PEDro scale, and risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane RoB2 tool. A qualitative synthesis was performed employing a five-level evidence grading system.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five RCTs involving 148 participants (mean age range: 50.6-61.2 years; 26% female) were included. Stroke chronicity ranged from 7.6 days to 27.5 months post-onset. Four studies reported significant ULMF improvements with the combined intervention. However, activity and participation outcomes were inconsistently assessed, and results remained inconclusive. Methodological quality varied, with one study rated as excellent, two as good, one as fair, and one as poor. The risk of bias was rated high or with concerns in four out of five studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on qualitative synthesis, moderate-level evidence supports the combined use of tDCS and FES for improving ULMF in PwS. However, high variability in protocols, small sample sizes, and the increased risk of bias in most studies limit the strength of these conclusions. Standardized protocols and larger high-quality RCTs are needed to confirm the effectiveness of this combined intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12195863/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The C/C Genotype of the C-1019G (rs6295) Polymorphism of the 5-HT1A Receptor Gene Is Associated with Lower Susceptibility to Depressive Symptoms in a Rural Population in Mexico. 5-HT1A受体基因C- 1019g (rs6295)多态性的C/C基因型与墨西哥农村人群抑郁症状易感性较低相关
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Neurology International Pub Date : 2025-05-31 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint17060087
Margarita Hernandez-Mixteco, Olga Lidia Valenzuela, Cecilia Luz Balderas-Vazquez, Paola Castillo-Juárez, Sandra Rivera-Gutiérrez, Rocío Liliana García-Reyes, Gilberto Cornejo-Estudillo, Ricardo Jiovanni Soria-Herrera, Moises León-Juárez, Addy Cecilia Helguera-Repetto, Daniel Valencia-Trujillo, Victoria Campos-Peña, Eliud Alfredo Garcia-Montalvo, Jorge Francisco Cerna-Cortés
{"title":"The C/C Genotype of the C-1019G (rs6295) Polymorphism of the 5-HT1A Receptor Gene Is Associated with Lower Susceptibility to Depressive Symptoms in a Rural Population in Mexico.","authors":"Margarita Hernandez-Mixteco, Olga Lidia Valenzuela, Cecilia Luz Balderas-Vazquez, Paola Castillo-Juárez, Sandra Rivera-Gutiérrez, Rocío Liliana García-Reyes, Gilberto Cornejo-Estudillo, Ricardo Jiovanni Soria-Herrera, Moises León-Juárez, Addy Cecilia Helguera-Repetto, Daniel Valencia-Trujillo, Victoria Campos-Peña, Eliud Alfredo Garcia-Montalvo, Jorge Francisco Cerna-Cortés","doi":"10.3390/neurolint17060087","DOIUrl":"10.3390/neurolint17060087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of the global population. Its etiology is complex and influenced by the interaction of environmental factors and genetic variations. In Mexico, it has been reported that 41.3% of the population exhibits depressive symptoms. Previous studies have suggested that susceptibility to depression may be associated with the C-1019G (rs6295) polymorphism in the serotonin 1A (5-HT1A) receptor gene.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between the C-1019G polymorphism and depressive symptoms in a rural Mexican population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), we examined the effect of C-1019G on depression symptoms, as evaluated by the Beck Depression Inventory. Data were obtained from 83 volunteers; individuals with depressive symptoms and those with a healthy mood were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the homozygous C/C genotype was found significantly more frequently in the control group than in individuals with depressive symptoms, particularly among men, and is thus associated with a decreased risk of depressive symptomatology.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The C/C genotype could protect against susceptibility to developing depressive symptoms in a rural population in Mexico.</p>","PeriodicalId":19130,"journal":{"name":"Neurology International","volume":"17 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12196349/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144485263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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