Publications by authors named "L M Lorentz"

Purpose Of Review: Apraxia typically involves impairments in gesture production and tool use, affecting daily life activities. This article reviews current conceptualizations and developments in diagnostic and therapy.

Recent Findings: Apraxia has been studied in various neurological conditions, particularly stroke and dementia, but recent studies show gesturing deficits in psychiatric populations as well.

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  • - The review evaluated how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) affects unilateral spatial neglect (USN) in post-stroke patients, revealing significant improvements through various testing methods (e.g., line bisection test, cancelation test).
  • - It was found that excitatory rTMS on the same side of the brain as the stroke is generally more effective in reducing neglect symptoms compared to inhibitory rTMS on the opposite side.
  • - Additionally, rTMS was particularly beneficial for patients at the acute stage post-stroke (within 3 months), suggesting that earlier treatment could lead to better recovery outcomes for USN.
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Transverse colon volvulus is a rare diagnosis, with less than 100 cases reported up to 2019. The condition is complicated by the absence of characteristic radiological findings and is typically diagnosed intraoperatively. It is a surgical emergency as the condition can lead to bowel necrosis and is associated with a mortality rate of up to 33%.

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Theoretical Background: Virtual Reality technology is increasingly used in attention rehabilitation for functional training purposes. However, the neural mechanisms by which Virtual Reality can affect attentional functioning are still unclear. The current study's objective is to examine the effects of stereoscopic vs.

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Virtual Reality has been shown to be a valid tool to assess cognitive functions in an ecologically valid way. However, evidence regarding its effectiveness as a treatment option for cognitive rehabilitation has been limited. Furthermore, its potential to facilitate the transfer of training effects to patients' everyday life is still poorly studied.

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