NEUROLOGICAL SOFTS SIGNS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA - DO THEY CHANGE OVER TIME?
Neurological soft signs (NSS) were considered to be a trait marker of schizophrenia, present in most patients. A total of 787 patients were examined longitudinally in 17 studies. In 13 studies a decrease of NSS was observed over time. This means that NSS can also adopt state characteristics.

Silke Bachmann
Halle (saale, De

  

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  THE EFFECTS OF SURGERY FOR SUPRATENTORIAL INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE
The benefits of surgery for supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (STICH) are still not conclusive. From our review, minimal invasive surgery (MIS) had better outcome than medical treatment for STICH. However, the less favorable outcome of craniotomy may be due to the greater severity of the patients included in the original studies.

Chih-dong Yang
Pingzjen City, Taoyuan County, Tw

  

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BRAIN DEATH - CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSIES
Brain death is an irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain and requires apneic coma with absence of elicitable brainstem reflexes for its certification. The concept was evolved following inventions of ventillators and pressor drugs wherein the cardiopulmonary function could be sustained even in the absence of brain function. Despite the wide acceptance, the concept is still unclear to many and differences continue on its justification and practice guidelines.

Anant Dhanwate
Aurangabad, In

  

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BRINGING GLOBAL ACCESS TO RADIATION THERAPY
Access to radiation therapy is crucial to control the global growing burden of cancer. It is time for a different approach to be taken by the radiation oncology community to articulate the urgent need in investment in radiation therapy.

David A Jaffray
Toronto, Canadá

  

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LA SATISFACCIÓN CON LA VIDA EN LAS PERSONAS MAYORES
Para conocer el grado de satisfacción con la vida en mujeres mayores saludables es necesario evaluar variables de la dimensión psicológica, social y física, y en este orden.

Mª Carmen Requena
León, España

  

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