Demarin V., Battistin L., Budinčević H. (eds.) Mind, Brain and Education

Springer, 2023. — 345 p.This book, Mind, Brain and Education, comprises selected topics from Neurology and Psychiatry, showing both their common ground and their differences. A special emphasis is given to the role of scientific gathering with the Mind & Brain Congress as a platform for educating younger colleagues and widening their perspectives in the field of both disciplines. With the new discipline of Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (PNEI) and its translation to clinical practice, our long-standing comprehensive approach to the interrelation and bridging of the mind and the brain contributes to a better understanding of this challenging topic.
The reader can find new facts showing how diseases are the result of an alteration at the bio-psycho-social level. PNEI provides knowledge about the biological dynamics of conventional medicine and of the importance of lifestyle changes in order to fight disease.
Written by experts in the field, the exceptional new approach provided by this book, makes it an innovative tool for spreading new knowledge, and implementing it in everyday clinical practice for the benefit of patients and even more so, to prevent them becoming patients in the first place.Preface
IntroductionContributors
Neuroaesthetics: How We Like What We Like
Introduction
The History of the Perception of Beauty
The Impact of Illness on Creativity and the Experience of Art
Brain Mechanisms in the Processing of the Beautiful
Brain Plasticity in Artists
The Activity of Cortical Areas Involved in the Experience of Art
Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex
Anterior Medial (Frontomedian) Prefrontal Cortex
Ventrolateral Prefrontal Cortex
Temporal Lobe
Posterior Cingulate Cortex and Praecuneus
Insula
Orbitofrontal Cortex (OFC)
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
Nucleus Accumbens and Ventral Striatum
Occipital Cortex
Parietal Cortex
Auditory Cortex
Movement Representation Bodies
Criticism of this Approach to Aesthetics
Conclusion
References
Neuroimaging and Art
Introduction
Neuroimaging
Notable Contributions to the Field
Why Research in Neuroaesthetics Matters?
References
How Things Exist: Interdependence Whose Essence Is Compassion
Text
References
Disrupted Sleep and Brain Functioning
Sleep and a Malignant Disease of the Brain
Consequences of Sleep Disruption
Phase Shifts
Reduced Antioxidant Levels
Melatonin Depletion
Metabolic Changes
Conclusions
References
Migraine and Interoception
Introduction
Interoception
Interoceptive Model of Internal State and Migraine
Interoceptive Perceptions and Migraine
Treatment Decisions Based on the Interoceptive Concept of Migraine
Conclusion
References
Shame in the Context of Personality and Eating Disorders Patients
Introduction
Shame and Narcissism
Narcissism
Shame
Shame and Narcissism
Avoidance of Shame
Defenses from Shame
Shame in the Context of Personality and Eating Disorders: Transactional Analysis Perspective
Shame, Mentalization, and Eating Disorders
Psychometric Assessment of Shame
Conclusions
References
Separation Anxiety Disorder: Is There a Justification for a Distinct Diagnostic Category?
Epidemiological Characteristics
Clinical Characteristics
Diagnosis
ICD Classification
DSM Classification
Aetiology
Treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Summary
References
The Emerging Concept of and Treatment Approaches for Autoimmune Psychosis
Introduction
The New Diagnoses, Autoimmune Encephalitis and Autoimmune Psychosis, and Their Relation to the Mild Encephalitis Hypothesis
Autoimmune Psychosis: Present Status of Diagnosis and Treatment
Continuing Challenges with a Diagnosis of AP/MErPS
The Continued Discovery of CNS Autoantibodies
References
“A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body”: An Overview on the Effects of Physical Activity on the Brain
References
Next Generation Technologies in Functional Neurosurgery
Introduction
DBS Technology
DBS Targeting
DBS Patient Stimulation
DBS Softwares
Conclusion—Next Generation Technologies
References
Successful Maintenance of Brain Sharpness
Be Ambitious About Prevention!
Targeting Modifiable Risk Factors
Three More Things for Brain Health
Mitochondria: The Important Player
Gut Microbiota and Cognitive Protection
Give Priority to Circadian Rhythm
How to Boost Mitochondria
Hidden Elements for Fine-Tuning Brain Sharpness
Eating Smart for Clear Thoughts
Keep Fit for Cognitive Benefit
References
Dietary Habits of the Patients with Epilepsy
How Much Do We Know About Epilepsy?
Eating Habits and Epilepsy
Ketogenic Diet
Functional Nutrients
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E
Vitamin B6
Conclusion
References
The Role of Amature Sports on Cognitive Functions
References
Functional Neurological Disorders
Introduction
Etiology
Frequency
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Features
Associated Features Supporting Diagnosis
Treatment
References
Psychoneuroimmunology in Pula: A Hot Topic with a Long Past
Mood Disorders and Immunity
Tryptophan/Kynurenine Metabolism and Psychoneuroimmunology
Neuroimaging and Psychoneuroimmunology
Anti-Inflammatory Treatment in Psychiatric Disorders
Outlook
References
Therapeutic Interventions in Psycho-Neuro-Endocrino-Immunology (PNEI)
Introduction
Diagnosis in PNEI
Chronic Low Grade Inflammation Modulation
Circadian Rhythm Maintenance
Setting the Wake Sleep Cycle
Sleep Training and Sleep Hygiene
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Setting the Fasting-Eating Cycle
Setting the Rest- Activity Cycle
Adequate Nutrition
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Psychosocial Interventions Addressing Stress Resilience
Low Dose Medicine (LDM)
Conclusion
References
Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: From no Treatment to Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Introduction
“Old” Anticoagulant Therapy—The Story of Warfarin
Novel Oral Anticoagulants in Stroke Prevention
Guidelines in the Prevention of Stroke
Conclusion
References
Telestroke: Illusion or Reality
Introduction
Telestroke (TeleKap) in Slovenia
Workflow
Clinical Application of Telekap Network
Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Data Collection, Statistical Analysis and Results for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Mechanical Recanalization in Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Intracranial Haemorrhage
Conclusion
References
Hemodynamic Changes on Transcranial Duplex Sonography to Predict Poor Outcome after Mechanical Thrombectomy
Post-Thrombectomy Hyperperfusion as a Possible Mechanism of Secondary Brain Hemorrhage and Reperfusion Injury
Pilot Studies: TCD as a Predictor of ICH after Thrombectomy
Limitations of the Pilot Studies
References
Extra- and Intracranial Arterial Dissections in Young Adults: Endovascular Treatment with Stent Implantation
Introduction
Illustrative Cases and Techniques
Extracranial Aneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery: Endovascular Treatment with Stent and Coils
Symptomatic Spontaneous Carotid Dissection
Symptomatic Intracranial Vertebral Dissection
Symptomatic Basilar Artery Dissection
Symptomatic Intracranial Dissection of the Internal Carotid Artery (ICA)
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Headaches in Cerebrovascular Diseases
Introduction
Acute Ischemic Stroke and Transitory Ischemic Attack
Nontraumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage
Unruptured Vascular Malformations
Cervical Vascular Disorders and Intracranial Arterial Dissection
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Pituitary Apoplexy
Giant Cell Arteritis
Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System (PACNS)
Secondary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System (SACNS)
Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
Cerebral Endovascular Procedures
Headache Attributed to Angiography
Genetic Related Vasculopathy
Conclusions
References
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Induced Changes of Internal Homeostatic Body Model; Translation from TCD Studies
Introduction
Migraine and CGRP
CGRP in Human
Cerebrovascular Reactivity to CGRP (CVR-CGRP)
Methodology for CVR-CGRP
CGRP-Induced Headache (CGRP-IH)
Interoception and Internal Body Homeostatic Model
Conclusion
References
Contemporary Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis
Introduction
Cerebrospinal Fluid in the Diagnosis of MS
CSF and Prognosis of MS
Experience with Newly Implemented Biomarkers in Clinical Routine
Conclusion
References
A Role of Deep Brain Stimulation in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
Introduction
Definition of Advanced Parkinson’s Disease and the Indication for DBS
Effect of DBS in PD
Future Perspectives: New Technologies in DBS
Conclusion
References
Serum Carnitine Levels in Outpatient Huntington’s Disease Clinic Population, Brief Report and Review of Literature
Introduction
Patients and Methods
Results
Discussion
Limitations of the Report
Conclusion
References
Twelve Year-Follow-up of a Diabetic Patient with Vascular Complications
Introduction
Case Description
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Autism: Insights from Brain, Mind, and Education
Introduction
Insights from the Mind: Cognitive Models
Insights from the Brain: Neural Networks
Insights from Education: Autistic Students and Autistic Community
References
Introduction
Insight from the Mind
Neural Networks
Insights from Education: The Autistic Students
Co-Creativity with Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Theory and Perspective of Integrative Therapy
Neuroscience and Creativity
Neuroplasticity and Learning Models
Challenges in the Work with Children, Adolescents and (Of Course) Parents
Young Children
Work with Adolescents
Work with Parents
A Summary of Integrative Therapeutic Work with Ivan
Conclusion
References
The Alps – Adria Section and the Current Trends in Clinical Neurosciences
References
Neurosurgery in the Pula Congresses: A Review at the 60th Jubilee Anniversary of the Congress
The “Psychopathology Summer School” Within the INPC
The Course of Psychopathology Summer Schools at Pula Congresses – from the 1st PSS in 2012 to 2022
Some Thoughts on Desired Future Developments of Psychopathology
References
‘Mind & Brain’ International Neuropsychiatric Pula Congress - Reflections on 60 Years of Tradition
The Role of Psychiatric and Psychodynamic Factors in the Course of Psychiatric Symposiums at INPC Pula (Darko Marčinko)
In Pula, We Make Bridges Between Neurology and Psychiatry, Between Established Scientists and Young Ones (Osman Sinanović)
New Contents of the Congress and Impressions from the Position of Participants and Organizers (Anton Glasnović)
Pula and My Memories (Vladimir Rendevski)
Pula in My Mind (Ninoslav Mimica)
References
‘Mind & Brain’ International Neuropsychiatric Pula Congress – The Event Which Direct Future Career
Youth at International Neuropsychiatric Pula Congress (Luka Filipović-Grčić)
From Poster Presentation to Professional and Personal Development or Fulfilment (Ana Sruk)
Drosophila’s Self-Administration and Behavioral Sensitization to Methamphetamine (Franka Rigo, Ana Filošević, Milan Petrović and Rozi Andretć Waldowski)
Pula Congress Place Where I Have Learnt, Made Connections, and Enjoy in Interesting Lectures (Maida Seferović)
My Experience with the ‘Mind & Brain’ International Neuropsychiatric Pula Congress (Petra Črnac Žuna)
Pula Congress is a Perfect Congress for Young Residents and Researchers (Filip Mustač)
References