Neurological Disorders
Switching Multiple Sclerosis Patients with Breakthrough Disease to Second-Line Therapy
Authors: Tamara Castillo-Trivino, Ellen M. Mowry, Alberto Gajofatto, Dorothee Chabas, Elizabeth Crabtree-Hartman, Bruce A. Cree, Douglas S. Goodin, Ari J....
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A 50-Year-Old Man with Deteriorating Cognitive Function and Impaired Movement
Authors: Andrew J Larner DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000019 Abstract Summary A case study explores the diagnostic workup and treatment approach for a...
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Evidence of Key Tinnitus-Related Brain Regions Documented by a Unique Combination of Manganese-Enhanced MRI and Acoustic Startle Reflex Testing
Authors: Avril Genene Holt, David Bissig, Najab Mirza, Gary Rajah, Bruce Berkowitz DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014260 Abstract Summary Researchers combined behavioral testing...
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Vision in Film
Authors: Sanjit Bagchi DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0030249 Abstract Summary A new film brings Helen Keller’s inspiring story to life through an Indian...
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Synaptic Maturation at Cortical Projections to the Lateral Amygdala in a Mouse Model of Rett Syndrome
Authors: Frédéric Gambino, Malik Khelfaoui, Bernard Poulain, Thierry Bienvenu, Jamel Chelly, Yann Humeau DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011399 Abstract Summary Researchers found that...
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Fatigue after Stroke: Baseline Predictors and Influence on Survival. Analysis of Data from UK Patients Recruited in the International Stroke Trial
Authors: Gillian E. Mead, Catriona Graham, Paul Dorman, Slot Karsten Bruins, Steff C. Lewis, Martin S. Dennis, Peter A. G....
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The Role of Growth Retardation in Lasting Effects of Neonatal Dexamethasone Treatment on Hippocampal Synaptic Function
Authors: Yu-Chen Wang, Chiung-Chun Huang, Kuei-Sen Hsu DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012806 Abstract Summary Neonatal dexamethasone treatment in preterm infants may cause lasting...
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Clinical Symptoms and Risk Factors in Cerebral Microangiopathy Patients
Authors: Sandra Okroglic, Catherine N. Widmann, Horst Urbach, Philip Scheltens, Michael T. Heneka DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053455 Abstract Summary Cerebral microangiopathy shows...
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Targeting A20 Decreases Glioma Stem Cell Survival and Tumor Growth
Authors: Anita B. Hjelmeland, Qiulian Wu, Sarah Wickman, Christine Eyler, John Heddleston, Qing Shi, Justin D. Lathia, Jennifer MacSwords, Jeongwu...
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Abberant α-Synuclein Confers Toxicity to Neurons in Part through Inhibition of Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy
Authors: Maria Xilouri, Tereza Vogiatzi, Kostas Vekrellis, David Park, Leonidas Stefanis DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0005515 Abstract Summary Mutant α-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease...
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