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View article: The Temporal Associations of Neck Pain and Headache – Implications for the Diagnostic Approach to the Myofascial Involvement in Migraine
The Temporal Associations of Neck Pain and Headache – Implications for the Diagnostic Approach to the Myofascial Involvement in Migraine Open
Background Migraine remains a relevant source of disability. Peripheral pathophysiological mechanisms including the involvement of neck musculature are not yet well understood. A temporal association of headache and neck pain, and imaging …
View article: Reduced hospitalisations for paediatric mild traumatic brain injury: a nationwide observational study
Reduced hospitalisations for paediatric mild traumatic brain injury: a nationwide observational study Open
Objective Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in childhood, with mild TBI (mTBI) predominating. Germany reports higher hospitalisation rates for paediatric TBI than any other country, suggesting overadmission of mild cases. The study ob…
View article: Quality of Life after Brain Injury in children aged six and seven years (QOLIBRI-KIDDY) – development and scale analysis of the first disease-specific self-report instrument for young children after traumatic brain injury
Quality of Life after Brain Injury in children aged six and seven years (QOLIBRI-KIDDY) – development and scale analysis of the first disease-specific self-report instrument for young children after traumatic brain injury Open
To date, there are no age-appropriate instruments for assessing the subjective impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) sequelae on multiple domains of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children. The present study the…
View article: Quality of life after brain injury in children and adolescents questionnaire – validation of the proxy version (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO-Proxy)
Quality of life after brain injury in children and adolescents questionnaire – validation of the proxy version (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO-Proxy) Open
The QOLIBRI-KID/ADO-Proxy is recommended when individuals are unable to self-report their HRQoL.
View article: Balance Performance After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents: Instrumented BESS in the Acute Situation and Over Time
Balance Performance After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents: Instrumented BESS in the Acute Situation and Over Time Open
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in the pediatric population is a significant public health concern, often associated with persistent post-concussion symptoms, including postural instability. Current tools for assessing postu…
View article: A short scale to measure health-related quality of life after traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents (QOLIBRI-OS-KID/ADO): psychometric properties and German reference values
A short scale to measure health-related quality of life after traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents (QOLIBRI-OS-KID/ADO): psychometric properties and German reference values Open
Purpose The impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents remains understudied. Short scales have some advantages in terms of economy and administration over longer …
View article: Long-Term Socioeconomic and Neurologic Outcome for Individuals with Childhood-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Long-Term Socioeconomic and Neurologic Outcome for Individuals with Childhood-Onset Multiple Sclerosis Open
Intorduction: Most studies on the progression of childhood-onset multiple sclerosis (MS) involve relatively short follow-up periods, focusing primarily on neurological outcomes and disability progression. The influence of these and other f…
View article: Quality of Life after Brain Injury in Children aged six and seven years (QOLIBRI-KIDDY) – development and scale analysis of the first disease-specific self-report instrument for young children after traumatic brain injury
Quality of Life after Brain Injury in Children aged six and seven years (QOLIBRI-KIDDY) – development and scale analysis of the first disease-specific self-report instrument for young children after traumatic brain injury Open
To date, there are no age-appropriate instruments for assessing the subjective impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) sequelae on multiple domains of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children. The present study the…
View article: Final Validation of the Quality of Life after Brain Injury for Children and Adolescents (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO) Questionnaire
Final Validation of the Quality of Life after Brain Injury for Children and Adolescents (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO) Questionnaire Open
Until recently, no disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaire existed for pediatric traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In this revalidation study, the psychometric properties and the validity of the 35-item QOLIBRI…
View article: Perfusion imaging by arterial spin labeling in migraine: A literature review
Perfusion imaging by arterial spin labeling in migraine: A literature review Open
Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method for the assessment of cerebral blood flow (CBF). This review summarizes recent ASL-based investigations in adult and pediatric patients with migraine wi…
View article: Instrumented Balance Error Scoring System in Children and Adolescents—A Cross Sectional Study
Instrumented Balance Error Scoring System in Children and Adolescents—A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a commonly used method for clinically evaluating balance after traumatic brain injury. The utilization of force plates, characterized by their cost-effectiveness and portability, facil…
View article: Final Validation of the Quality of Life after Brain Injury for Children and Adolescents after Traumatic Brain Injury (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO) Questionnaire
Final Validation of the Quality of Life after Brain Injury for Children and Adolescents after Traumatic Brain Injury (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO) Questionnaire Open
Until recently, no disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument existed for pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this revalidation study, the psychometric properties and the validity of the final German version …
View article: A Short Scale to Measure Health-Related Quality of Life after Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents (QOLIBRI-OS-KID/ADO): Psychometric Properties and German Reference Values
A Short Scale to Measure Health-Related Quality of Life after Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents (QOLIBRI-OS-KID/ADO): Psychometric Properties and German Reference Values Open
The impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents remains understudied. Short scales have some advantages in terms of economy and administration over longer scales, …
View article: Health-Related Quality of Life after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Quantitative Comparison between Children’s and Parents’ Perspectives of the QOLIBRI-KID/ADO Questionnaire
Health-Related Quality of Life after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Quantitative Comparison between Children’s and Parents’ Perspectives of the QOLIBRI-KID/ADO Questionnaire Open
Pediatric health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as a measure of subjective wellbeing and functioning has received increasing attention over the past decade. HRQoL in children and adolescents following pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTB…
View article: Safety and Feasibility of Functional Repetitive Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation of the Gluteal Muscles in Children and Adolescents with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Safety and Feasibility of Functional Repetitive Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation of the Gluteal Muscles in Children and Adolescents with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy Open
Background: For children and adolescents affected by bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (BSCP), non-invasive neurostimulation with repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation (rNMS) combined with physical exercises, conceptualized as funct…
View article: Neuromodulation in Pediatric Migraine using Repetitive Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation: A Feasibility Study
Neuromodulation in Pediatric Migraine using Repetitive Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation: A Feasibility Study Open
Migraine has a relevant impact on pediatric health. Non-pharmacological modalities for its management are urgently needed. This study assessed the safety, feasibility, acceptance, and efficacy of repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulati…
View article: Functional Repetitive Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation (frNMS) Targeting the Tibialis Anterior Muscle in Children with Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: A Feasibility Study
Functional Repetitive Neuromuscular Magnetic Stimulation (frNMS) Targeting the Tibialis Anterior Muscle in Children with Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: A Feasibility Study Open
Non-invasive neurostimulation as an adjunctive intervention to task-specific motor training is an approach to foster motor performance in patients affected by upper motor neuron syndrome (UMNS). Here, we present first-line data of repetiti…
View article: Applicability and Clinical Utility of the German Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire in Proxies of Children after Traumatic Brain Injury: An Instrument Validation Study
Applicability and Clinical Utility of the German Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire in Proxies of Children after Traumatic Brain Injury: An Instrument Validation Study Open
Background. The German Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ) can be used to assess post-concussion symptoms (PCS) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in adults, adolescents, and children. Methods. In this study, we examined…
View article: Addressing gross motor function by functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation targeting to the gluteal muscles in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: benefits of functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation targeting the gluteal muscles
Addressing gross motor function by functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation targeting to the gluteal muscles in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: benefits of functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation targeting the gluteal muscles Open
Background Impaired selective motor control, weakness and spasticity represent the key characteristics of motor disability in the context of bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Independent walking ability is an important goal and training of…
View article: Quality of Life after Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO)—The First Disease-Specific Self-Report Questionnaire after Traumatic Brain Injury
Quality of Life after Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents (QOLIBRI-KID/ADO)—The First Disease-Specific Self-Report Questionnaire after Traumatic Brain Injury Open
The subjective impact of the consequences of pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) on different life dimensions should be assessed multidimensionally and as sensitively as possible using a disease-specific health-related quality of life …
View article: Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) in Neuroradiological Diagnostics – Methodological Overview and Use Cases
Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) in Neuroradiological Diagnostics – Methodological Overview and Use Cases Open
Background Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based technique using labeled blood-water of the brain-feeding arteries as an endogenous tracer to derive information about brain perfusion. It enables the asses…
View article: A Multidimensional Approach to Assessing Factors Impacting Health-Related Quality of Life after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
A Multidimensional Approach to Assessing Factors Impacting Health-Related Quality of Life after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Open
In the field of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI), relationships between pre-injury and injury-related characteristics and post-TBI outcomes (functional recovery, post-concussion depression, anxiety) and their impact on disease-specif…
View article: Functional magnetic resonance imaging in migraine: A systematic review
Functional magnetic resonance imaging in migraine: A systematic review Open
Background Migraine is a highly prevalent primary headache disorder. Despite a high burden of disease, key disease mechanisms are not entirely understood. Functional magnetic resonance imaging is an imaging method using the blood-oxygen-le…