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11. Newly Developed Craving for Swiss Chocolate.

Author

Ben Razek, Ibrahim, Vargas, Maria Isabel, Schechter, Daniel S., and Seeck, Margitta

Subjects
*DEEP brain stimulation, *COMPULSIVE behavior, *MAGNETIC resonance imaging, *COMPULSIVE eating, *BRAIN injuries, *BRAIN stimulation
Abstract

The article in the Annals of Neurology discusses a unique case of a patient developing a strong craving for Swiss chocolate following neurosurgery that resulted in a lesion in the orbito-frontal cortex. The patient's craving dissipated over time as the lesion resolved, with no recurrence of seizures or other neurological issues. The study highlights the role of the orbito-frontal cortex in craving and addiction, offering insights into potential treatment options for compulsive behaviors. The findings underscore the need for further research to better understand the neural correlates of cravings and addictions in humans. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024
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24. Emerging biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes in Guillain–Barré syndrome.

Author

Breville, Gautier, Sukockiene, Egle, Vargas, Maria Isabel, and Lascano, Agustina M.

Abstract

Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated poly(radiculo)neuropathy with a variable clinical outcome. Identifying patients who are at risk of suffering from long-term disabilities is a great challenge. Biomarkers are useful to confirm diagnosis, monitor disease progression, and predict outcome. The authors provide an overview of the diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for GBS, which are useful for establishing early treatment strategies and follow-up care plans. Detecting patients at risk of developing a severe outcome may improve management of disease progression and limit potential complications. Several clinical factors are associated with poor prognosis: higher age, presence of diarrhea within 4 weeks of symptom onset, rapid and severe weakness progression, dysautonomia, decreased vital capacity and facial, bulbar, and neck weakness. Biological, neurophysiological and imaging measures of unfavorable outcome include multiple anti-ganglioside antibodies elevation, increased serum and CSF neurofilaments light (NfL) and heavy chain, decreased NfL CSF/serum ratio, hypoalbuminemia, nerve conduction study with early signs of demyelination or axonal loss and enlargement of nerve cross-sectional area on ultrasound. Depicting prognostic biomarkers aims at predicting short-term mortality and need for cardio-pulmonary support, long-term patient functional outcome, guiding treatment decisions and monitoring therapeutic responses in future clinical trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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37. Paraneoplastic Autoimmune Limbic Encephalitis Associated with an Atypical Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung: A Case Report.

Author

Marull Paretas, Emma, De Vito, Claudio, Catalano-Chiuve, Sabina, Vargas, Maria-Isabel, Assal, Frédéric, Lalive, Patrice, and Bridel, Claire

Subjects
CARCINOID, LUNG tumors, ENCEPHALITIS, SYMPTOMS, MEMORY disorders, CEREBROSPINAL fluid
Abstract

We report the case of a patient with a history of an atypical lung carcinoid tumor who developed a rapidly progressive memory impairment. The clinical presentation as well as brain MRI, cerebrospinal fluid, and laboratory tests led to the diagnosis of seronegative paraneoplastic autoimmune limbic encephalitis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case in literature of such association. This case also highlights an exceptionally favorable outcome, both clinically and radiologically, after immunosuppression and tumor removal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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