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Neurologijos seminarai (2026)
ISSN 1392-3064 · Vilnius University Press · 436 articles in the index
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Therapeutic Modality for Treatment-Refractory Cerebellar Tremor and Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis: A Review of Current Evidence
For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has become a cutting-edge therapeutic strategy for treating treatment-refractory cerebellar tremor and dysphagia. This study assesses available data demonstrating the effectiveness of VNS in reducing these incapacitating…
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“Died of Respiratory Muscle Paralysis”: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Poliomyelitis in Interwar Lithuania
The first cases of poliomyelitis date back to ancient times: a possible case of polio was depicted in one of the earliest sources in human history – an Egyptian funerary stele from around 1400 BC. It took more than one millennium before the term ‘poliomyelitis’ was coined. In the 18th century…
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Decoding Parkinson’s Disease: Roles of Genes and Neuroinflammation – A Narrative Review
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss in the substantia nigra, which is accompanied by both genetic and inflammatory causes. Recent studies have highlighted the simultaneous importance of genetic predisposition and…
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Clinical and Patient-Reported Effects of Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting for Multiple Sclerosis: Literature Review
Multiple sclerosis is the most common chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Its prevalence is increasing, with an estimated 2.8 million people affected worldwide. The development of multiple sclerosis is associated with various factors, including Epstein-Barr…
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Diagnostic Challenges of Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 2 (AOA2): A Clinical Case Presentation with Literature Review
Ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 2 (AOA2) is an autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia (ARCA) caused by loss-of-function mutations in the SETX gene. AOA2 is among the most frequently diagnosed non-Friedreich ARCAs in individuals across Europe, which makes it important to understand its clinical…
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Factors Worsening the Course of Myasthenia: Latest Research and Insights
Myasthenia (Latin: myasthenia gravis, MG) is an autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction, leading to pathological muscle fatigue. The main symptom of the disease is muscle fatigue, which becomes more pronounced after exertion and may be especially noticeable later in the day. The…
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Phacomatoses: From Cutaneous Signs to Neurological Diagnosis
Phacomatoses are a group of genetically determined multisystemic conditions that mainly affect the skin, eyes and central nervous system. Many phacomatoses present with specific skin manifestations, whose accurate evaluation can significantly contribute to establishing the correct diagnosis. The…
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Co-occurrence of Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report
Myasthenia gravis (MG) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are thought to have a common autoimmune mechanism as the number of reported co-occurrences of both diseases is increasing. The involvement of both T cells and B cells in the pathogenesis of these two diseases is suspected. As the symptoms and…
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A Case Report of Subacute Combined Spinal Cord Degeneration Caused by Nitrous Oxide (‘Laughing Gas’) Abuse
Although nitrous oxide (N2O) has long been used as an anesthetic, it’s use as a recreational drug has recently increased. As N2O abuse is associated with a number of adverse health effects, it has become a significant public health issue. Chronic abuse can lead to a number of neurological…
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When the Stomach Pain Is Literally “In Your Head”
Abdominal epilepsy (AE) is an extremely rare condition, classified as temporal lobe epilepsy, and is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. Temporal lobe epilepsy often has no clear cause, although it may be associated with diseases such as temporal lobe sclerosis, dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial…
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Humour Runs through the Multicoloured Mosaic of Neuropsychotherapy: Scoping Review
Background. The investigation is devoted to explore the possibilities of humour to treat neuropsychiatric disorders which, in the last decade, have significantly increased. The aim of the study is to describe the growing investigations, in which various styles and forms of humour are used in the…
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The Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep after waking up. With the increasing pace of life and high levels of stress, there is a rising number of individuals reporting sleep disturbances. Recently, there has been a growing interest in various…
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Efficacy of Monoclonal Antibodies Against Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide for Medication Overuse Headache in Migraine Patients: Literature Review
Medication overuse headache (MOH) is a type of headache that is caused by an excessive use of pain-relief medication, most commonly in individuals with migraine. This condition negatively impacts the quality of life of those affected, while also placing a significant socioeconomic burden on the…
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Treatment Tactics for Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease: A Literature Review
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which leads to a progressive disability. The loss of dopaminergic neurons and disturbances in their connections cause deficient signaling of dopamine circuits, which results in motor and non-motor symptoms. Cognitive and behavioral disturbances…