Publications by authors named "Luis Munoz-Becerra"
Objective: To prospectively evaluate possible decline of cognitive functions in adult patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and identify associated factors.
Patients And Methods: We performed a 24-month prospective observational study of adults (≥16 years) with JIA. The primary outcome measure was decline in cognitive function defined as a worsening of ≥2 points on the scales of the subsets administered to evaluate the different cognitive areas using the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) after 24 months: attention/concentration (digit span); verbal function (vocabulary); visual-spatial organization (block design); working memory (letter-number sequencing); and problem solving (similarities).
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- Neurologic impairment can last for months after severe COVID-19 infection due to ongoing inflammation.
- A study analyzed cognitive functions in 152 patients recovering from severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, finding significant issues with memory, executive functions, and attention, alongside elevated anxiety and depression rates.
- The study also identified increased levels of certain plasma biomarkers in these patients, raising concerns about potential long-term cognitive effects or the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Objective: To evaluate cognitive function in adult patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and associated factors.
Patients And Methods: We performed a cross-sectional observational study of adult patients with JIA and a healthy control group (no inflammatory diseases) matched for age, gender, and educational level. Cognitive function was assessed using Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III.
Neuronal plasticity includes changes in any component of the central nervous system in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli. Brain functions that depend on the epileptogenic cortex pose a challenge in epilepsy surgery because many patients are excluded from pre-surgical evaluation for fear of the possible sequelae. Some of these patients may be rescued by enhancing neuronal plasticity with brain neuromodulation techniques.
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