Neurological disorders and neurorestoration span a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the nervous system, from the brain and spinal cord to peripheral nerves, often presenting with various symptoms like cognitive decline, movement impairments, sensory deficits, and autonomic dysfunction. Among the prevalent neurological disorders are Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Neurorestoration, on the other hand, pertains to the intricate process of repairing or regenerating damaged neurons and neural circuits within the nervous system, encompassing strategies aimed at promoting neuronal survival, axonal regeneration, synaptic plasticity, and functional recovery following injury or disease. This concept integrates multidisciplinary efforts from neuroscience, neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, and biomedical engineering. Scientists and clinicians explore diverse approaches such as stem cell therapy, gene therapy, neurotrophic factors, electrical stimulation, pharmacological interventions, and rehabilitation techniques to advance neurorestoration. However, significant challenges persist, including the complexity of the nervous system, incomplete understanding of neuroregeneration mechanisms, ethical considerations, and the necessity for effective delivery methods for therapeutic agents. Despite these hurdles, ongoing research in neurological disorders and neurorestoration continues to drive progress, enhancing our comprehension of the nervous system and paving the way for innovative treatments to alleviate symptoms, mitigate disease progression, and enhance the quality of life for affected patients.
Title : Managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Compromised psychophysical orientation to the vertical gravitational constant and its role in the emergence of complex neurological and mental disorders
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Title : Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Acute traumatic spinal cord injuries - Relevance of the model of service delivery and methods of management to outcomes?
W S El Masri, Keele University, United Kingdom
Title : Examining the effects of prenatal neurotoxin exposure on the development of the prefrontal cortex and its impact on executive functioning and attentional capacities in children
David Joseph Sperbeck, Private practice, United States