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Interactive Atlas of the Canine Brain, Heart and Kidney Created from Plastinated Samples

Int. j. morphol; 42 (3), 2024
SUMMARY: Currently, training in the field of anatomy requires the implementation of learning and knowledge technologies (TAC). Therefore, the objective of this work was to use digital images taken of plastinated canine brains, hearts, and kidneys to create an interactive atlas that facilitates the teachi...

Quantificação celular de encéfalos humanos em desenvolvimento
Cellular quantification of developing human brains

O desenvolvimento do encéfalo humano requer uma ação orquestrada de eventos, com variados tipos celulares que permanecem em uma coordenação precisa por um longo período, desde a vida intrauterina até vários anos após o nascimento. A desregulação desses processos, causados por agentes teratogê...

The uniqueness of the human brain: a review

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this review is to highlight the most important aspects of the anatomical and functional uniqueness of the human brain. For this, a comparison is made between our brains and those of our closest ancestors (chimpanzees and bonobos) and human ancestors. During human evolution, sever...

Why did humans surpass all other primates? Are our brains so different? Part 1

ABSTRACT: This review is based on a conference presented in June 2023. Its main objective is to explain the cognitive differences between humans and non-human primates (NHPs) focusing on characteristics of their brains. It is based on the opinion of a clinical neurologist and does not intend to go beyond...

Structural Brain Alterations in Individuals Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review

Int. j. morphol; 41 (5), 2023
SUMMARY: Although COVID-19 is primarily considered a respiratory pathology, it has been observed to impact other bodily systems, including the nervous system. While several studies have investigated anatomical changes in brain structures, such as volume or thickness post-COVID-19, there are no comprehens...

Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Huangqi Decoction Against Radiation-Induced Bystander Effects

Int. j. morphol; 41 (5), 2023
SUMMARY: The 12C6+ heavy ion beam irradiation can cause bystander effects. The inflammatory cytokines, endocrine hormones and apoptotic proteins may be involved in 12C6+ irradiation-induced bystander effects. This study characterized the protective effects and mechanisms of Huangqi decoction (HQD) agains...

Ejercicio físico como intervención en personas en alto riesgo clínico de psicosis: revisión narrativa

Medwave; 23 (8), 2023
El constructo de alto riesgo clínico de psicosis ha favorecido la investigación en la neurobiología de los estadios previos a la psicosis, así como también en intervenciones preventivas. Se trata de personas jóvenes que presentan síntomas psicóticos de menor intensidad o de menor frecuencia en un...

Fístula nasal de líquido cefalorraquídeo post-traumática. Resultados de la implementación de un protocolo de trabajo

Rev. argent. neurocir; 37 (2), 2023
Introducción: Los pacientes con fracturas de base de cráneo anterior post traumatismo encéfalo-craneano tienen alto riesgo de fístula de líquido céfalo-raquídeo por las fosas nasales. Es importante el manejo oportuno y apropiado, evitando así complicaciones; razón por la cual s...

Disfunción hipofisaria post traumatismo encefalocraneano

Rev. argent. neurocir; 37 (2), 2023
Introducción. El hipopituitarismo debe detectarse precozmente en pacientes con traumatismo encéfalo craneano por la alta morbi-mortalidad asociada. Objetivo. Analizar la disfunción hormonal hipofisaria post traumatismo encéfalo craneano y la relación entre su gravedad y las alteracione...