Rare and complex brain disorders present unique challenges for clinicians and researchers due to their heterogeneous nature and the limited understanding of their underlying mechanisms. These disorders, including conditions like cortical dysplasia, rare forms of epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases, often require specialized care and treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Despite their rarity, the impact of these disorders on patients and their families can be profound, leading to significant physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Advances in research are beginning to unravel the genetic and molecular foundations of these conditions, offering hope for the development of more effective therapies. Early detection, better diagnostic tools, and innovative treatments, such as gene therapy and neurostimulation, are paving the way for improved outcomes and quality of life for individuals with rare brain disorders.
Title : Novel important cellular responses, signaling mechanisms and therapeutic options in vascular dementia
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : The role of beliefs, perception, and behavioural patterns in the evolution of psychophysical disorders
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Title : Missed warning signs – ruptured cerebral aneurysm in a young, healthy woman
John Zakhary, Geauga Medical Center, United States
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 : How have we eliminated infection: From the bone to brain ?
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Title : Mimicking Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) via minimally invasive chemo-genetic manipulation of the subthalamic nucleus shows a recovery in parkinsonian behavior in rat models
Nassim Stegamat, Temple University, United States