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BackgroundComplex febrile seizures (CFS) confer an elevated risk of epilepsy progression; however, the underlying genetic architecture remains insufficiently characterized in Chinese pediatric populations. This study aimed to delineate the mutational landscape and genotype–phenotype associations in a clinically stratified high-risk febrile seizure cohort.MethodsThis retrospective, single-center s…

IntroductionPreterm birth is a major risk factor for disrupted brain development and subsequent neurodevelopmental disorders, yet the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Further, typical neuroimaging analyses are particularly challenging in the neonatal brain: data is frequently low quality, and a lack of cellular development violates the assumptions relied on by many commonly-used te…

Metabolic dysregulation is increasingly being recognized as a hallmark across various neurodegenerative diseases. While Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is well-established as a dual proteinopathy characterized by amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposition and tau protein tangles, the specific mechanisms mediating lipid homeostasis imbalance have garnered increasing attention. However, translating these findings into …

BackgroundFocal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a common cause of drug-resistant epilepsy, yet its diagnosis remains challenging, particularly for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-negative FCD. In this study, we propose a novel metric, the Voxel-Mirrored Structural Symmetry Index (VMSSI), to quantify hemispheric structural symmetry using T1-weighted MRI.MethodsA total of 104 patients with suspected F…

Perioperative neurocognitive disorders, an umbrella term encompassing preoperative cognitive impairment, acute postoperative delirium, and longer term postoperative neurocognitive disorders, represent significant complications for the growing population of older surgical patients. The rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome, defined by the clustering of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hype…

BackgroundAccurately predicting seizures remains challenging. With advances in smart medical technology, EEG-based monitoring has become essential. This study aims to improve prediction accuracy using a hybrid framework that models multiscale EEG characteristics.MethodsEEG signals are decomposed into multiple sub-bands using the Discrete Wavelet Transform, and representative time-frequency and no…

This review synthesizes current evidence on autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Patients with IBS often exhibit sympathovagal imbalance–reduced vagal tone with relative sympathetic hyperactivity–which correlates with symptom severity and shows subtype specificity. The ANS orchestrates bidirectional brain–gut communication via interactions with psychosocia…

BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is recognized as a prototypical disorder of brain-gut interaction. Although neuroimaging research in this field has advanced rapidly in recent years, the findings remain fragmented across multiple disciplines, and a systematic integration of the literature is lacking.ObjectiveThis study presents the first integrated bibliometric analysis and literature r…

AimsAstrocytes provide crucial metabolic support for neurons and undergo significant metabolic changes in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Aldolase C (ALDOC), an astrocyte-enriched glycolytic enzyme, may play a role in this process. This study aimed to investigate whether ALDOC modulates astrocytic metabolism to support neuronal energy supply in patients with AD and to assess its therapeutic potential.M…

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a tingling sensation that originates in the occipital region and spreads along the neck and spine, elicited by specific audiovisual stimuli known as ASMR triggers. The characteristics of ASMR-related changes in brain activity relative to other external stimuli, and whether these changes are specific to ASMR, remain unclear. The aim of this study is t…

BackgroundTemporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) manifests with diverse seizure symptoms, including focal to bilateral tonic—clonic seizures (FBTCS), linked to widespread brain network disruptions. The role of cortical morphometric similarity (MS) network gradients and their relationship with gene expression in TLE remains unclear.MethodsWe studied MS network gradient abnormalities through group comparison…

BackgroundMild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease (MCI due to AD) is a crucial stage for the early identification of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and timely detection at this stage may provide opportunities for earlier intervention and potentially delay disease progression.MethodsThis study proposed a digital early-screening method based on a touchscreen maze hand-interaction kinetic pa…

Traditional cognitive science has historically confined the mind within the cranium. While the “second brain” metaphor underscores the autonomy of the enteric nervous system, it remains entrenched in a neurocentric paradigm. Here, we propose a transformative framework: the gut microbiota may function as a constitutively relevant contributor to specific embodied cognitive architectures. We contend…

IntroductionUnderstanding the mechanisms underlying direction selectivity in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) is crucial in visual neuroscience. Retinal direction selectivity is critical for gaze stabilization through optokinetic and vestibulo-ocular reflexes, and its loss impairs the ability to stabilize gaze and track moving objects, potentially impacting behaviors that rely on accurate motion det…

IntroductionDepression remains a leading global health issue, with many patients failing to respond to traditional treatments. Emerging research links depression to gut microbiota dysbiosis, suggesting a role for microbiota-based interventions. This study explores the effects of Mongolian Andai therapy on gut microbiota and metabolites in depressed patients.MethodsTwenty patients with depression …

IntroductionAdult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy (ADLD) is an ultra-rare inherited white matter disorder caused by variants in the LMNB1 gene. Here, we report a case of ADLD and characterize its typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features, with the aim of facilitating its clinical recognition and differential diagnosis.Case descriptionThe patient was a 55-year-old male who had expe…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and hyperphosphorylated Tau, leading to neurofibrillary tangle formation and synaptic dysfunction. Increasing evidence indicates that these hallmark pathologies are shaped by sustained alterations in neuroimmune and metabolic homeostasis. Lifestyle-associated e…

Spinal interneurons constitute the physiological core of spinal circuitry, integrating excitatory and inhibitory inputs to generate the rhythmic patterns that drive locomotor, postural, and autonomic control. Their developmental logic, molecular diversity, and adaptive plasticity make them central determinants of functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). Yet most regenerative strategies…

ObjectiveInsomnia Disorder (ID) is associated with significant health burdens. First-line treatments are limited by accessibility or side effects, necessitating alternative approaches. rTMS, a noninvasive neuromodulation technique, has shown promise in treating various neuropsychiatric disorders by modulating cortical excitability. This comprehensive meta-analysis explores the effect of rTMS on I…

BackgroundPatients with glioma are at high risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) and postoperative neurological deterioration (PND). Conventional clinical scoring systems have limited accuracy in predicting these perioperative risks. This study aimed to develop and validate machine-learning models for individualized preoperative prediction of postoperative VTE and PND in patients wit…