{"title":"Seminal vesicle schwannoma with chronic hemorrhage.","authors":"Ting Li, Yong-Fang Zhang, Zhou-Liang Yang, Zhuo-Peng Ying","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2025.1.20240073","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2025.1.20240073","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Schwannomas are benign tumors originating from Schwann cells, with seminal vesicle schwannomas being exceedingly rare. This report describes a 54-year-old man with an incidental discovery of a right-sided seminal vesicle mass during a routine ultrasound examination. Further imaging, including MRI and contrast-enhanced CT scans, revealed a well-defined, encapsulated mass with heterogeneous signal intensity suggestive of schwannoma. Histopathological examination confirmed schwannoma, marked by positive S-100 and NSE expression and a Ki67 index of 5%. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic resection without complications and remained asymptomatic for over a month. This case underscores the importance of integrating MRI and histopathological findings to accurately diagnose seminal vesicle schwannomas and guide appropriate surgical management, highlighting the need for increased clinician awareness of this rare tumor.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"30 1","pages":"59-63"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11753593/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142971526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COULD BOTOX MAKE WALKING EASIER IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY?","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460782/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hearing loss in patients with dementia in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Laila Alqahtani, Lena Alotaibi, Jullanar Alkhunein, Reema Alduaiji, Reema Alqadiri, Fawaz Alibrahim, Salih binSalih, Hashim Balubaid","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240030","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To determine the prevalence of hearing loss in patients with dementia, examine the use of hearing aids in those with hearing loss, and ascertain if the cause of hearing loss is central or peripheral in origin.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study involving 143 patients with dementia which was conducted in Saudi Arabia from 2020 to 2023 in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to determine hearing loss. The study included patients aged ≥60 years who had dementia, hearing loss, and neurological diseases. Those with Parkinson's disease and secondary epilepsy were excluded. Data was analyzed for its demographics, clinical features, predisposing factors, treatment, dementia duration and progression, and hearing loss outcomes. All statistical analyses were performed using IBM's SPSS software, version 29.0.0. Statistical significance was established at a <i>p</i>-value of ≤0.05 and a confidence interval of 95%.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicated that 88.8% of the 143 patients exhibited dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most prevalent type. Moreover, 18.2% had hearing issues, and 11.2% had other complaints. Audiometry was performed in 15.4% of the cases. Hearing loss was present in 14.7% of the patients, being primarily bilateral, ranging from mild to severe.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study has clarified the link between hearing loss and dementia onset and has emphasized the need for early evaluation and intervention for individuals with hearing impairment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"262-269"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460783/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Do dieticians have weight biases towards themselves and others?","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"297"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460775/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosciencesPub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240034
Halit Fidancı, Halil C Alaydın
{"title":"Median nerve conduction study findings in various arm positions.","authors":"Halit Fidancı, Halil C Alaydın","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240034","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate the effects of various arm positions on median nerve conduction studies (NCSs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective cohort study, conducted at Adana City Training and Research Hospital between January and July 2023, included 20 healthy participants. Median NCSs were performed on the participants in three different standing positions with the elbow as the stimulation point: 1) with the arm adducted (P1), 2) with the arm anteflexed (P2), and 3) with the arm raised upwards (P3). We obtained median nerve compound muscle action potential (CMAP) latency, duration, peak-to-peak (PP) amplitude, onset-to-negative peak (OP) amplitude, negative area/duration. Three CMAPs were obtained in each position, and the mean and minimum/maximum values at each position were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age (minimum-maximum) of the participants (11 male, 9 female) was 28.5±6.5 (20-42) years. Median nerve CMAP means (median) of latency/negative duration in the P1, P2, and P3 positions were 6.82±0.59 (6.83)/5.50±0.76 (5.39) ms, 6.99±0.56 (7.02)/5.72±0.73 (5.73) ms, and 7.03±0.58 (7.12)/5.79±0.80 (5.83) ms. Median nerve CMAP mean/minimum latency and negative duration were lowest in the P1 position (<i>p</i><0.05). The mean median nerve CMAP OP amplitude was highest in P3 than P1 or P2 (<i>p</i>=0.042 and <i>p</i>=0.048).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Median NCS results differed based on the position of the arm.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"270-275"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460774/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Neuroprotective effects of all-trans-retinoic acid are mediated via downregulation of TLR4/NF-κB signaling in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion.","authors":"Lixi Tan, Qian Liu, Songfa Chen, Rongjiao You, Xinyue Li, Tao Wen, Zhongxing Peng","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240010","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To determine the effects of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) on the post-stroke inflammatory response and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This animal experiment was conducted at Central Laboratory, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China during 2020-2022. Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) for 1.5 h, and treated with ATRA at 2 and 24 h after reperfusion. Neurological deficit scores on behavioral tests, and cerebral infarct volume, microglial polarization, and the expression levels of inflammatory cytokines and proteins associated with TLR4/NF-κB signaling were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The ATRA administration reduced cerebral infarct volume and ameliorated neurological deficit scores in MCAO rats. Additionally, ATRA relieved cerebral edema and downregulated the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines after stroke. Finally, ATRA attenuated the polarization of the microglia toward the M1 phenotype and promoted the activation of the beneficial M2 phenotype; the underlying mechanism potentially involved the suppression of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ATRA treatment promoted functional recovery in an experimental model of ischemic stroke by attenuating neural inflammation. ATRA potentially modulated microglia-mediated neuroinflammation via the downregulation of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, which makes it a candidate treatment for post-stroke neuroinflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"276-283"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460776/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perioperative and postoperative effects of hydrostatic pressure applied to the dura mater on central nervous system in unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery.","authors":"Eralp Çevikkalp, Hayati Aygün, Kadri Yıldız, Esra Mercanoğlu Efe","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20230123","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20230123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the changes in optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) caused by this pressure applied to the dura mater and postoperative complications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was conducted between 01.01.2022 and 01.06.2022 at Private Medicabil Hospital. The ONSD was measured 3 mm behind the eyeball using US at 5 time points: T1 (in the supine position after anesthesia induction), T2 (after conversion to the prone position), T3 (in the prone position after applying pressure to the dura mater), T4 (in the prone position after the discontinuation of applying pressure to the dura mater), T5 (after conversion to the supine position). Postoperative complications were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The ONSD at T3 was higher than those at all time points. For an ONSD value >5.3 mm, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive, and negative predictive values were 87.5%, 71.9%, 50.9%, and 94.5%, respectively (Area under the curve 0.830, 95% Confidence Interval: 0.761-0.899, <i>p</i><0.001) CONCLUSION: We think that the hydrostatic pressure applied to the dura mater in unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) surgeries causes changes in the ONSD sheath diameter and that monitoring ONSD with peroperative USG can reduce the possible complications in order to reduce the effects of this pressure on the central nervous system.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"239-245"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460779/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosciencesPub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20230112
Ahmed B Alasiri, Faisal S Alahmari, Sadeem D Alanazi, Alanoud W Alhnake, Abdullah H Alkahtani, Mohammed Abdullah Aljaffer
{"title":"Psychological changes among weight loss injection users compared with bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Ahmed B Alasiri, Faisal S Alahmari, Sadeem D Alanazi, Alanoud W Alhnake, Abdullah H Alkahtani, Mohammed Abdullah Aljaffer","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20230112","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20230112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess and evaluate the mental health and psychological changes in weight loss injection users and bariatric surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2022 to December 2022. A self-administered questionnaire was given among participants using social media platforms. The questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, weight-loss-related characteristics, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) to measure anxiety, and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to measure depression experienced by the patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 721 patients, 73.9% were females, and 30.1% were aged between 30 to 39 years old. The prevalence of patients who underwent weight loss by surgery and injection was 47.7% and 41.2%, respectively. Overall, symptoms of anxiety and depression were detected in 19.7% and 24%, respectively. Independent risk factor of anxiety and depression was the symptom of the psychiatric disorder prior to surgery, while the independent protective factor for anxiety and depression was older age. Depression was higher in weight loss injection users.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nearly one-quarter of the study population experienced anxiety or depression following weight loss treatment. Weight loss treatment by injections increases the risk of depression. However, improved self-confidence, mood, and relationships with family and friends were some of the positive changes exhibited by the patients after undergoing weight loss treatment. Appropriate psychiatric evaluation is necessary before and after weight loss intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"215-223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"WHO PREQUALIFIES THE FIRST SELF-TEST FOR HEPATITIS C VIRUS.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"299-300"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460784/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosciencesPub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240005
Shirin H Alokayli, Sarah A Maghrabi, Fawaz S Almotairi, Sherif M Elwatidy
{"title":"Unusual association of cervical arachnoid cyst and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.","authors":"Shirin H Alokayli, Sarah A Maghrabi, Fawaz S Almotairi, Sherif M Elwatidy","doi":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240005","DOIUrl":"10.17712/nsj.2024.4.20240005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arachnoid cysts (ACs) are more commonly seen intracranially rather than intraspinally, with most being asymptomatic. This case report presents a rare association between symptomatic AC and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). In a 71-year-old man who exhibited long-standing bilateral shoulder pain and severe left brachialgia despite an unremarkable physical examination. Radiologic investigations revealed a left C5-6 cervical arachnoid cyst, and during treatment, the patient was diagnosed with IIH. Surgical excision of the cyst failed, so the patient was treated with a lumbar puncture (LP) shunt that required several revisions. During these revisions, IIH was diagnosed, leading to the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, which improved the symptoms. Early diagnosis of IIH through lumbar puncture in cases of spinal arachnoid cysts allows for earlier treatment with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion via a VP shunt, reducing repeated hospital admissions and surgical interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19284,"journal":{"name":"Neurosciences","volume":"29 4","pages":"284-287"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11460788/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}