Papers by Ioana Sabina Rautu
Brain Communications
Patients with schizophrenia frequently suffer from motor abnormalities, but underlying alteration... more Patients with schizophrenia frequently suffer from motor abnormalities, but underlying alterations in neuroarchitecture remain unclear. Here, we aimed to disentangle dyskinesia from parkinsonism in motor structures of patients with schizophrenia and to assess associated molecular architecture. We measured grey matter of motor regions and correlated volumetric estimates with dyskinesia and parkinsonism severity. Associations with molecular architecture were identified by cross-modal spatial correlations between ensuing maps of abnormality-related volume alterations and neurotransmitter maps from healthy populations. Both phenomena were linked to (specific) striatal and basal forebrain reductions as well as to D1 receptor density. Dyskinesia also manifested in cerebellar decrease, while parkinsonism was associated with less motor cortex volume. The parkinsonism-related brain pattern was additionally associated with 5-HT1A/2A and µ-opioid receptors distribution. Findings suggest the ne...
We begin by defining the concept of literacy and illustrate its impact on cognitive abilities, in... more We begin by defining the concept of literacy and illustrate its impact on cognitive abilities, in particular on memory and language comprehension. We then consider the hypothesis that literacy contributes to raising the quality and depth of critical thinking. This, in turn, supports the capacity for intellectual self-defense – in terms of cognitive science, “epistemic vigilance” – in relation to fake news and other maneuvers to distort the facts or of lying propaganda. Finally, we discuss the results of pre-tests of an experimental project in which several groups of subliterate adults will receive training in literacy and critical thinking skills.
Objective: Preservation of language function in patients with perisylvian brain tumors is an impo... more Objective: Preservation of language function in patients with perisylvian brain tumors is an important aspect in modern neurooncological treatment. For preservation of subcortical structures nrTMS-based DTI FT is a helpful method for preoperative planning and intraoperative application. Most published[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
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Papers by Ioana Sabina Rautu