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Disentangling stability and flexibility degrees in Parkinson's disease using a computational postural control model
, Article Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation ; Volume 16, Issue 1 , 2019 ; 17430003 (ISSN) ; Schouten, A. C ; Behzadipour, S ; Taghizadeh, G ; Firoozbakhsh, K ; Sharif University of Technology
BioMed Central Ltd
2019
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Background: Impaired postural control in Parkinson's disease (PD) seriously compromises life quality. Although balance training improves mobility and postural stability, lack of quantitative studies on the neurophysiological mechanisms of balance training in PD impedes the development of patient-specific therapies. We evaluated the effects of a balance-training program using functional balance and mobility tests, posturography, and a postural control model. Methods: Center-of-pressure (COP) data of 40 PD patients before and after a 12-session balance-training program, and 20 healthy control subjects were recorded in four conditions with two tasks on a rigid surface (R-tasks) and two on foam....
Transcranial DC stimulation modifies functional connectivity of large-scale brain networks in abstinent methamphetamine users
, Article Brain and Behavior ; Volume 8, Issue 3 , 2018 ; 21623279 (ISSN) ; Ebrahimpoor, M ; Hariri, A ; Nitsche, M. A ; Hatami, J ; Fatemizadeh, E ; Oghabian, M. A ; Ekhtiari, H ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2018
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Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive brain stimulation tool suited to alter cortical excitability and activity via the application of weak direct electrical currents. An increasing number of studies in the addiction literature suggests that tDCS modulates subjective self-reported craving through stimulation of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). The major goal of this study was to explore effects of bilateral DLPFC stimulation on resting state networks (RSNs) in association with drug craving modulation. We targeted three large-scale RSNs; the default mode network (DMN), the executive control network (ECN), and the salience network (SN). Methods:...
Rhythmic air-puff into nasal cavity modulates activity across multiple brain areas: A non-invasive brain stimulation method to reduce ventilator-induced memory impairment
, Article Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology ; Volume 287 , 2021 ; 15699048 (ISSN) ; Salimi, M ; Nazari, M ; Garousi, M ; Tabasi, F ; Dehdar, K ; Salimi, A ; Jamaati, H ; Mirnajafi Zadeh, J ; Arabzadeh, E ; Raoufy, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
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Mechanical ventilation (MV) can result in long-term brain impairments that are resistant to treatment. The mechanisms underlying MV-induced brain function impairment remain unclear. Since nasal airflow modulates brain activity, here we evaluated whether reinstating airflow during MV could influence the memory performance of rats after recovery. Rats were allocated into two study groups: one group received rhythmic air-puff into the nasal cavity during MV and a control group that underwent ventilation without air-puff. During MV, air-puffs induced time-locked event potentials in OB, mPFC and vHPC and significantly increased the oscillatory activity at the air-puff frequency. Furthermore, in...