Visual feedback of finger writing in a patient with sensory aphasia: a case report and theoretical considerations

Limbic encephalitis is a rare disorder mainly affecting the medial temporal lobe and is classically paraneoplastic. Autoimmune etiologies also exist, such as antibodies against leucine-rich glioma activated 1 (LGI1). Most cases of anti-LGI1 encephalitis are not associated with tumors. Subacute memory loss is the predominant feature, and most patients develop focal seizures, especially faciobrachial dystonic seizures (FBDSs). Immunotherapies usually show a good response, but are less effective in paraneoplastic cases. We report a case of steroid-responsive anti-LGI1 encephalitis with atypical presentations of sensory aphasia during relapse from rectal carcinoma, an atypical site.

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Case Report: Embodied Virtual Reality Mirror Visual Feedback for an Adult with Cerebral Palsy (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.19224 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kim Bullock ◽

Julie Muccini ◽

Helen Bronte Stewart ◽

Jeremy Bailenson ◽

Margot Paul ◽

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Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Case Report ◽

Visual Feedback ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Self Report ◽

Mirror Visual Feedback ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Mirror Box ◽

Improved Function

BACKGROUND Virtual reality-assisted physical therapy is a promising treatment for children with cerebral palsy. However, thus far, it has not been used for adult patients. OBJECTIVE The following case report examines the safety and feasibility of customized virtual reality interventions for an adult patient with cerebral palsy who was experiencing right sided pain, weakness, dystonias. METHODS This research included two phases of intervention, which were based on the principles of mirror visual feedback, occasionally termed “mirror box therapy.” The patient used self-report rating scales to monitor anxiety and depression levels, as well as provided verbal feedback regarding pain levels. RESULTS The treatments were well tolerated, and the patient reported improved function in the injured limb. However, the duration of pain relief was only 2–4 days between sessions, causing the patient to require ongoing in office virtual reality treatments. CONCLUSIONS The implications of these findings for the future treatment of such patients are discussed.

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Melatonin Effects in a Patient with Severe REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Case Report and Theoretical Considerations

Neuropsychobiology ◽

10.1159/000119383 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 211-214 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

Dieter Kunz ◽

Frederik Bes

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rem Sleep ◽

Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder ◽

Behavior Disorder ◽

Sleep Behavior ◽

Theoretical Considerations

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Ultrasound visual feedback for acquired apraxia of speech: A case report

Aphasiology ◽

10.1080/02687038.2013.852901 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 278-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Jonathan L. Preston ◽

Marion Leaman

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Visual Feedback ◽

Apraxia Of Speech

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Coincidental SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA vaccination: a case report addressing the most important clinical questions

Infection ◽

10.1007/s15010-021-01613-w ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ozan E. Eren ◽

Matthias Tonon ◽

Florian Schöberl ◽

Clemens Gießen-Jung ◽

Andreas Moosmann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Clinical Questions ◽

Near Future ◽

Theoretical Considerations

AbstractThe case describes the coincidental mRNA vaccination and SARS-CoV-2 infection of a 31-year-old physician addressing the theoretical considerations and recommendations for further actions in such a particular constellation that we will expect more often in the near future.

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Doing It with Mirrors: A Case Study of a Novel Approach to Neurorehabilitation

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair ◽

10.1177/154596830001400109 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 73-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 128

Author(s):

K. Sathian ◽

Arlene I. Greenspan ◽

Steven L. Wolf

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Visual Feedback ◽

Stroke Rehabilitation ◽

Phantom Limb ◽

Mirror Reflection ◽

Mirror Therapy ◽

Bimanual Movements ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Copy Strategy

Arm amputees can experience the perception of movement of a phantom limb while looking at a mirror reflection of the moving, intact arm superimposed on the perceived phantom. Such use of a mirror to provide illusory visual feedback of move ment can be useful in rehabilitation of hemiparetic patients. In this case report, we de scribe the successful application of "mirror therapy" to the post-stroke rehabilitation of a patient with poor functional use of an upper extremity, due mainly to so matosensory deficits. Mirror therapy facilitated employment of a motor copy strategy (bimanual movements) and later progression to "forced use" of the affected arm. The end result was increased functional use of the affected upper limb.

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