Background The neural mechanisms underlying fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS) are still poorly understood. Cortico-cortical and cortico-subcortical circuitry abnormalities may play a central role in its pathogenesis. Our previous studies suggest that central fatigue may be related to an impairment of volition drive during movement preparation....
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2015 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: April 14, 2023
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2019 (v1)Publication
Tendon vibration of a limb elicits illusory movements in the direction that the vibrated muscle would be stretched, followed by a transient perception of movement in the opposite direction, that was demonstrated to correspond to a "cortical" aftereffect (Goodwin et al. Science 175:1382–1384, 1972). Primary motor cortex (M1) excitability of the...
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2024 (v1)Publication
Background: Several earlier studies showed a female predominance in idiopathic adult-onset dystonia (IAOD) affecting the craniocervical area and a male preponderance in limb dystonia. However, sex-related differences may result from bias inherent to study design. Moreover, information is lacking on whether sex-related differences exist in...
Uploaded on: July 21, 2024