Despite the presentation of similar psychological symptoms, psychological dysfunction secondary to brain injury exhibits markedly lower treatment efficacy compared to injury-independent psychological dysfunction. This gap remains evident, despite extensive research efforts. This review integrates clinical and preclinical evidence to provide a comprehensive overview of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying neuropsychological disorders, focusing on the role of key brain regions in emotional regulation across various forms of brain injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case describes a 76-year-old male with initial clinical concern for a high-grade glioma, who was ultimately diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation The patient's presentation included a tonic-clonic seizure followed by aphasia and right-sided hemiparesis. Magnetic resonance brain imaging demonstrated a large left frontal lesion with parenchymal contrast enhancement. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy indicated elevated choline to creatine and choline to N-acetyl aspartate ratios, further suggestive of high-grade glioma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe discovery and efficacy of a series of potent aminopyrrolidineamide-based inhibitors of sterol regulatory element binding protein site-1 protease is described.
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