The pros and cons of tDCS as a therapeutic tool in the rehabilitation of chronic pain

Ho, Johnson; Slawka, Eric; Pacheco‐Barrios, Kevin; Cardenas-Rojas, Alejandra; Castelo-Branco, Luís; Fregni, Felipe

doi:10.21801/ppcrj.2022.82.4

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“…Moreover, the use of this technique on the pharyngeal motor cortex in patients with post-stroke dysphagia has previously been shown to lead to swallowing improvements (Yang et al, 2012;Li et al, 2020). tDCS is affordable, has low side effects and can be easily implemented in a rehabilitation setting (Barra et al, 2022;Ho et al, 2022). Compared with tDCS, rTMS requires specialised equipment and trained clinicians (Rossi et al, 2009), and the device is more expensive and difficult to transport (Priori et al, 2009).…”

Section: Swallowing Therapies In Patients With Docmentioning

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Swallowing dysfunctions in patients with disorders of consciousness: Evidence from neuroimaging data, assessment, and management

Regnier,

Mélotte,

Aubinet

et al. 2024

NRE

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Following severe brain injuries, a subset of patients may remain in an altered state of consciousness; most of these patients require artificial feeding. Currently, a functional oral phase and the presence of exclusive oral feeding may constitute signs of consciousness. Additionally, the presence of pharyngo-laryngeal secretions, saliva aspiration, cough reflex and tracheostomy are related to the level of consciousness. However, the link between swallowing and consciousness is yet to be fully understood. The primary aim of this review is to establish a comprehensive overview of the relationship between an individual’s conscious behaviour and swallowing (reflexive and voluntary). Previous studies of brain activation during volitional and non-volitional swallowing tasks in healthy subjects are also reviewed. We demonstrate that the areas activated by voluntary swallowing tasks (primary sensorimotor, cingulate, insula, premotor, supplementary motor, cerebellum, and operculum) are not specific to deglutitive function but are shared with other motor tasks and brain networks involved in consciousness. This review also outlines suitable assessment and treatment methods for dysphagic patients with disorders of consciousness. Finally, we propose that markers of swallowing could contribute to the development of novel diagnostic guidelines for patients with disorders of consciousness.

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confidence: 99%

Swallowing dysfunctions in patients with disorders of consciousness: Evidence from neuroimaging data, assessment, and management

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Mélotte,

Aubinet

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A Systematic Review on the Potential Applications of Theranostic Nanoparticles in Diabetes and its Associated Complication Diabetic Neuropathy

Patangia,

Bhatta,

Vig

et al. 2024

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Background: Diabetes neuropathy is a frequent ailment that has a substantial impact on patients by increasing the risk of falls and causing discomfort. The lower extremities are where diabetic neuropathy patients first feel pain. This discomfort could seem like a pinprick, an electric shock, or something else. Objective: Here, we give a comprehensive overview of this quickly developing theranostic appli-cation that includes all relevant imaging, diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring elements for the management of diabetes and diabetes neuropathy. Methods: The data for the current study was gathered by searching PubMed and Google Scholar. Several research and review publications from various publishers, including Springer Nature, Bentham Science, PLOS one, MDPI, and ACS Publishing Centre, were evaluated to compile the data. Result: Recent developments in theranostics have shown promise as alternate management ap-proaches for diabetes and ailments linked to diabetes. Numerous nanotechnology-built biosen-sors, including multiwalled carbon nanotubes, copper nanowires, zinc oxide tetrapods, and nano-particle-embedded contact lenses, offer benefits in monitoring diabetic neuropathy. Conclusion: The potency, usability, and dependability of insulin substitutes have been demon-strated by a variety of innovative methods for the management of diabetes, which includes nano-technology approaches using Gene-Based Nanoparticles (siRNA), Liposomes, Exo-somes/Extracellular Vesicles, Neuromodulation, and Inhalable Nanoparticles. Over the past few years, the development of various theranostic nanoparticles for Diabetic neuropathy has experi-enced an unprecedented expansion. Even though much work needs to be done to precisely evalu-ate the genuine benefits provided by these particles, such as issues with nanotoxicity, theranostic nanoparticles will have a significant impact on the field of nanomedicine.

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The pros and cons of tDCS as a therapeutic tool in the rehabilitation of chronic pain

Cited by 2 publications

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Swallowing dysfunctions in patients with disorders of consciousness: Evidence from neuroimaging data, assessment, and management

Swallowing dysfunctions in patients with disorders of consciousness: Evidence from neuroimaging data, assessment, and management

A Systematic Review on the Potential Applications of Theranostic Nanoparticles in Diabetes and its Associated Complication Diabetic Neuropathy

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