A5068632563- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Academic Research in Diverse Fields
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Nuclear Receptors and Signaling
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Chemistry Education and Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Health Education and Validation
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals
2023
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
2019-2020
Grupo Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte
2020
ABSTRACT Normative studies of neuropsychological tests were performed in Brazil recent years. However, additional data are needed because the heterogeneity education Brazilian population. Objective: The present study provides normative executive function for middle-aged Brazilians and investigates influence age, sex, intelligence quotient (IQ) on performance these tests. Methods: A total 120 healthy staff caregivers from a hospital randomly selected submitted to Fluency – animals FAS, Trail...
Myelopathy is a well-established long-term clinical manifestation of HTLV-1 infection. Besides motor dysfunction, cognitive impairment may be another consequence Moreover, inflammatory markers associated with in these patients. The present study compared the performance HAM/TSP patients healthy controls and investigated associations between performance, proviral load blood markers.Eighty-three fulfilling diagnostic criteria for were submitted to comprehensive clinical, functional evaluation,...
HTLV-I-associated myelopathy (HAM/TSP) is the most common neurological manifestation of HTLV-I, causing progressive weakness, sensory disturbance, and sphincter dysfunction. Although motor disorders have been well described, few studies associated cognitive HTLV-I infection. In areas endemic for infection, differential diagnosis between HAM/TSP other etiologies can be difficult, particularly if patient has signs symptoms brain involvement, since seropositive patients present diseases. Here,...
ABSTRACT. This is the case report of a woman who started to write and read from right left after anterior cerebral artery stroke, affecting supplementary motor area. No cases were found in literature with exactly same characteristics. She has been able faster rehabilitation approach at Sarah Network Rehabilitation Hospitals, Belo Horizonte city unit, Brazil, despite maintenance inversion. returned her previous activities an adaptive way. It was discussed how dysfunction this area its...
Despite the advances in diagnosis of dementia, neuropsychological assessment remains an important tool. The Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (DRS) was designed to evaluate people with suspected dementia and allows for analysis different cognitive domains. Considering numerous cases early-onset specific reference standards aimed at middle-aged population are necessary.To provide normative data Brazilian DRS investigate influence education level, age, sex, intelligence quotient (IQ) on...