Comparison of Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Relaxation Techniques in People with Migraine Headache: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of myofascial release and craniosacral therapy on the quality of life, pain levels, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with chronic migraine headaches. The secondary aim of this study was to develop a migraine treatment protocol using current craniosacral techniques.

Methods: Patients with chronic migraine in the Neurology Department of ALKU Hospital were randomly allocated to 3 therapy groups: (1) Craniosacral Treatment Craniosacral Techniques (CST) + Medical Treatment (MT) (CST group) ( = 24), (2) myofascial treatment (MFT) ( = 24) + MT (MFT group), and (3) MT (control group) only ( = 26).

Protective and Therapeutic Role of Ginkgo Biloba Extract Through TRPV1 Channels in an in Vitro Alzheimer's Disease Model.

Introduction: The effect of Ginkgo biloba (GB) on mitochondria-dependent TRPV1 ion channels in neuroblastoma cells was investigated by creating an Alzheimer's disease (AD) model.

Methods: Okadaic acid was applied on SH-SY5Y cells to create an AD model. After cellular differentiation, the study was organized with the seven main groups, examining the effect of GB on calcium depended TRPV1 channels in neuroblastoma cells AD, has been established in vitro.

Is multiple sclerosis a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. We aimed to discuss possible predisposing factors to atherosclerosis such as carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) levels in MS.

Methods: Thirty-five ambulatory patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) (22 females and 13 males) and 34 healthy controls (21 females and 13 males) with similar demographic variables were included.

Relationship between Status Epilepticus Severity Score and etiology in adult NCSE patients.

Background And Purpose: Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is a heterogeneous, severe neurological disorder of different etiologies. In this study, the outcomes of NCSE episodes was assessed in a large series of adult patients. Our objective was to evaluate relationship between Status Epilepticus Severity Score (STESS) and etiology and the role of etiological factors on predicting the outcomes.