Letter to Editor
Article 1016
Authors:
Aliyari N<sup>*</sup> and Gharibzadeh S
Abstract:
Dear Sir/Madam, The Ascending Reticular Activating System (ARAS) has been considered as a main neural structure for consciousness [1]. The ARAS is a complicated network that connects a portion of the brainstem Reticular Formation (RF) with nonspecific thalamic nuclei, the basal forebrain, hypothalamus, and the cerebral cortex [1]. It has been shown that the relationship between
Review Article
Article 1017
Authors:
Sara A<sup>*</sup>, Bernardo M, Margarida R, Raquel A, Patrícia C, Diogo MC and Rosa A
Abstract:
Giggle incontinence is a syndrome characterised by complete involuntary urination which occurs with laughter. This is considered to be a rare situation, of unknown aetiology, whose incidence may be underestimated. We present two clinical cases, one of a 6-year-oldchild and the other of a 12 year-old girl, referred to a paediatric psychiatric appointment since they presented abundant involuntary urination with laughter
Case Report
Article 1018
Authors:
Silva J<sup>*</sup>, Costa R, Carneiro I, Lopes T and Carvalho J
Abstract:
Introduction: Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP) is the most common pain condition after stroke, imposing functional limitations and decreasing the quality of life. Among the different therapeutical strategies, radiofrequency has gained interest in the treatment of chronic shoulder pain, with results favoring its safety and efficacy.
Review Article
Article 1019
Authors:
Sara A<sup>*</sup>, Bernardo M, Margarida R, Rosa A and Lurdes P
Abstract:
Obstetric paralysis is defined as an injury to the brachial plexus at birth. The injury is caused by the stretching of the nerve trunks or root avulsion. Risk factors may be related to childbirth, the mother or the fetus. It is currently the most common form of peripheral neuropathy in pediatrics. Diagnosis is essential for clinical examination. Auxiliary diagnostic tests are important for the location and extent of lesions, helping to clarify cases with surgical indication.
Review Article
Article 1020
Authors:
Marques dos Santos J<sup>*</sup>, Brito R, Gonçalves JV and Campolargo A
Abstract:
Introduction: Exercise is recommended in pregnancy, however, many doubts arise due to the fear of possible harmful effects for the mother and the fetus. We intend to gather the available information about the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and how the prescription of exercise should be carried out in order to ensure safety for the health of the pregnant and of the fetus.
