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Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia
ISSN 2604-6180 · Permanyer · 166 articles in the index
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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in synucleinopathies: review and simplified diagnostic algorithm
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) is a hallmark of synucleinopathies, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), multiple system atrophy, and dementia with Lewy bodies, often presenting as pure autonomic failure before motor or cognitive symptoms. In Latin América, limited diagnostic resources…
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Clinical variability in stiff-person syndrome: a systematic review of atypical presentations
Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune disorder marked by progressive muscle spasticity and spasms. Beyond the classical form, variants such as focal SPS, progressive encephalomyelitis with spasticity and myoclonus, and SPS-plus have been described. To identify the clinical diversity of…
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Traumatic axonal injury: a review
A systematic review of current concepts was conducted to determine the focus of published articles. A systematic review was conducted using the keywords “Traumatic axonal injury (TAI).” The PubMed database was searched from January 2023 to October 2024. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic…
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Use of supervised machine learning algorithms to detect pre-existing neurocognitive disorders in hospitalized adults with COVID-19: a classification study
Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the performance of three algorithms to classify patients with neurocognitive disorders during the pre-COVID-19 period. Methods: Data come from the electronic health records (EHRs) of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 aged > 18. EHRS entries…
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The components of attention and cognitive flexibility in juvenile delinquents
Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the components of attention and the cognitive flexibility of juvenile delinquents. Methods: These processes were assessed through a continuous performance task and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test in three groups (n = 29 each) of males (17.46 ±…
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Confirmatory tests in brain death determination: a critical role in posterior fossa lesions
The determination of brain death or death by neurological criteria (BD/DNC) typically relies on clinical assessment: coma, absence of brainstem reflexes, and apnea. However, in cases with primary posterior fossa lesions, clinical criteria alone may be insufficient. Unlike supratentorial injuries…
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The multiple faces of dementia: a study of Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia
This narrative review explores dementia, a multifaceted clinical syndrome of neurodegenerative or vascular origin characterized by progressive cognitive decline affecting autonomy and quality of life. Given its rising global prevalence, particularly in developing countries, and the absence of a…
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Willingness to donate the brain on death for scientific research purposes in northeastern Mexico
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the willingness of inhabitants of Metropolitan Monterrey, Mexico, to donate their brains after death for scientific research purposes. Methods: An electronic survey with multiple-choice questions was administered online. Survey addresses willingness…
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Cost-effectiveness of thrombolysis vs. standard care for stroke in a public hospital in Bogotá
Objective: Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis in the treatment of the ischemic stroke compared to standard medical management, in a public hospital in Bogotá, during the period from January to December 2024. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study with retrospective…
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Development and pilot validation of a Dyspraxia Evaluation Battery
Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the psychometric properties of the pilot phase of the Battery for the Assessment of Dyspraxia in a sample of 200 Mexican children, composed exclusively of neurotypical participants between 2 and 6 years of age. Methods: The test was developed…
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Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in a tertiary care pediatric hospital in Mexico
Objective: The objective of the study is to describe the clinical, epidemiological, and genetic profile of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treated at a tertiary care pediatric hospital in Mexico. Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study of 74 patients with genetically…
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Optical Imaging for human brain mapping
Optical imaging modalities for human brain mapping are noninvasive neuroimaging techniques that utilize light, typically in the near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, to visualize and measure brain physiology and activity. These modalities provide critical insights into cerebral physiology by capturing…
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Health-related quality of life in Guillain-Barré syndrome patients: a literature review
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is the leading cause of flaccid paralysis and significantly affects functionality and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). While disability and muscle strength scales remain standard for assessing recovery, HRQoL offers a broader perspective by integrating physical…
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Hematologic data predict survival in Mexican Mestizo people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Objective: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare cause of rapidly progressive dementia due to the accumulation of misfolded prion proteins (PrPC) in the brain. Mortality is essentially universal within months to a few years after symptom onset. Here, we evaluated biomarkers derived from…
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Diabetic striatopathy in hispanic patients: recognizing a variable yet treatable movement disorder
The objective of the study was to describe the clinical characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and treatment responses of diabetic striatopathy (DS) in Latin American patients, a population with limited reported cases. We conducted a case series of two Latin American women with poorly controlled…
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Effect of immersive VR therapy on Parkinson’s: systematic review, meta-analysis, and sequential analysis
Objective: To compare the efficacy of immersive virtual reality therapy (VRT) versus conventional physical therapy (CPT) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus (PRISMA…
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Neuropsychiatric manifestations as an initial presentation of cerebral venous thrombosis: two case reports and literature review
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is the involvement of the venous sinuses due to the formation of clots that occlude the cerebral veins. It is a rare cause of cerebrovascular disease, accounting for 0.5-1% of cases, with a higher frequency in women under 50 years of age. The most common symptoms…