Publications by authors named "J A F Coebergh"
Article Synopsis
- * Analysis of 36 studies revealed six subtypes of FND and showed that new cases were more frequent in the third trimester, with some patients receiving inappropriate treatments like anti-seizure medications.
- * The authors emphasize the need for more prospective research to better understand the impact of FND on women's health during and after pregnancy.
Loss and Return of Ticklishness in Functional Neurological Disorder.
Mov Disord Clin Pract
September 2024
Background: People with functional neurological disorder (FND) have abnormalities in sensory processing. Loss of ticklishness has been rarely reported.
Objectives: To describe associated clinical features in people with FND and loss of ticklishness and explore correlations with sensory changes.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how cognitive specialists diagnose and manage functional cognitive disorder (FCD) compared to neurodegenerative diseases, using clinical vignettes for assessment.
- Forty-five experts from 12 countries effectively distinguished between FCD and neurodegeneration, accurately diagnosing all neurodegenerative cases, but only 75%-88% of FCD cases were correctly classified due to varied terminology.
- The findings highlight the need for improved agreement on FCD terminology and more research into validation and diagnostic tools, while suggesting that management strategies should include diagnostic communication and referrals for psychotherapy.
From Software to Hardware: A Case Series of Functional Neurological Symptoms and Cerebrovascular Disease.
J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Neuroimaging studies show that people with functional neurological disorder (FND) experience changes in brain structure and connectivity, often triggered by physical events.
- This study analyzed data from 14 patients who developed functional neurological symptoms after cerebrovascular incidents in the UK.
- Results indicated that most symptoms were linked to lesions in specific brain areas, suggesting that these structural issues may alter the brain networks involved in FND.