Publications by authors named "F Miraglia"
The aim of the present study is to investigate differences in brain networks modulation during the pre- and post-sleep onset period, both within and between two groups of young and older individuals. Thirty-six healthy elderly and 40 young subjects participated. EEG signals were recorded during pre- and post-sleep onset periods and functional connectivity analysis, specifically focusing on the small world (SW) index, applied to EEG data (i.
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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.
We describe a case of a 33-year-old male presented with fever, myalgia, nausea, and asthenia for six days. The patient lived in a rural area. Initial hypotheses included arbovirus infection, viral hepatitis, and Lyme disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVirtual reality (VR) allows to create controlled scenarios in which the quantity of stimuli can be modulated, as happen in real-life, where humans are subjected to various multisensory-often overlapping-stimuli. The present research aimed to study changes in attentional processes within an auditory oddball paradigm during a virtual exploration, while varying the amount of distractors. Twenty healthy volunteers underwent electroencephalography (EEG) during three different experimental conditions: an auditory oddball without VR (No-VR condition), an auditory oddball during VR exploration without distractors (VR-Empty condition), and an auditory oddball during VR exploration with a high level of distractors (VR-Full condition).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStroke 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.
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