Malformations of cortical development (MCD) are neurological conditions involving focal
disruptions of cortical architecture and cellular organization that arise during embryogenesis, …

Purpose We investigated the possible neuroprotective effects of the free radical scavenger
edaravone in experimental hydrocephalus. Methods Seven-day-old Wistar rats were divided …

Hydrocephalus is a common neurological condition in children characterized by an imbalance
between the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), causing abnormal …

Background Hydrocephalus is a complex disease that affects cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
dynamics and is very common in children. To this date, CSF shunting is still the standard …

Objective Rasmussen Encephalitis (RE) is a rare inflammatory neurodegenerative disease
associated with refractory seizures, hemiparesis, and cognitive deterioration, due to …

Background Acupuncture has been associated with improved cerebral circulation, analgesia,
neuromodulatory function and neurogenesis. In particular, acupuncture at ST36 has been …

The present article describes pathophysiological and clinical aspects of congenital malformations
of the cerebral tissue (cortex and white matter) that cause epilepsy and very frequently …

Purpose We investigate the effects of environmental enrichment (EE) on morphological
alterations in different brain structures of pup rats submitted to hydrocephalus condition. Methods …

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe a new experimental model of
hemispherotomy performed on laboratory animals. METHODS Twenty-six male young adult Wistar …

Introdução: Hidrocefalia é uma síndrome caracterizada pelo acúmulo de líquido cérebroespinal
no interior das cavidades ventriculares. Considerando a sua fisiopatologia de caráter …