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 : Triple-network dysfunction, ME/CFS, and the NeuroPhysics Treatment Process “A dynamical systems perspective on psychophysical organization and environmental interaction”
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Title : ADNP regulates cortical development: Mechanism of ADNP syndrome/autism
Kazuhito Toyooka, Drexel University College of Medicine, United States
Title : Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Parkinson’s disease: Prevalence given MDS criteria
Cay Anderson Hanley, iPACES, United States
Title : Modeling early neurologic trajectories after elevated leg positioning (ELP): A secondary analysis of the LEG-UP randomized feasibility study
Kayode Ahmed, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Title : Neuro-exergaming for non-verbal autism spectrum: A case study of neuropsychological function after 15 sessions of pedal-n-play iPACES
Cay Anderson Hanley, iPACES, United States
Title : Prescribing joy: The importance of integrating memory cafes into dementia care
Saul Beaumont, Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Disease and All Other Dementias, United States