Publications by authors named "C Carrarini"
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- The study investigates the effects of transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) on spinal cord excitability through a randomized, sham-controlled experiment involving 18 young participants.
- It found that a specific electrode configuration (anode on the 7th cervical spinous process and cathode on the glottis) significantly enhanced motor responses in hand muscles when stimulated, particularly noticeable during tsDCS and plateauing after six minutes.
- These results indicate that tsDCS may enhance motoneuron excitability, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for individuals with impaired hand motor function due to corticospinal fiber issues.
Stroke is a severe medical condition which may lead to permanent disability conditions. The initial 8 weeks following a stroke are crucial for rehabilitation, as most recovery occurs during this period. Personalized approaches and predictive biomarkers are needed for tailored rehabilitation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Emerging and advanced technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represent promising methods to predict and diagnose neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. By using multimodal approaches, Machine Learning (ML) seems to provide a better understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying the onset of dementia. The purpose of this review was to discuss the current ML application in the field of neuropsychology and electrophysiology, exploring its results in both prediction and diagnosis for different forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Vascular Dementia (VaD), Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
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- Phantom Limb Syndrome (PLS) is when a person feels pain or sensations from a body part that has been removed, like an arm or leg.
- This happens due to changes in the body and brain after amputation, like nerve damage and sensitivity.
- The article talks about different treatments for PLS, including medications and other methods that don’t involve drugs.