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  1. Article ; Online: Emotion in action: When emotions meet motor circuits.

    Braine, Anaelle / Georges, François

    Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews

    2023  Volume 155, Page(s) 105475

    Abstract: The brain is a remarkably complex organ responsible for a wide range of functions, including the modulation of emotional states and movement. Neuronal circuits are believed to play a crucial role in integrating sensory, cognitive, and emotional ... ...

    Abstract The brain is a remarkably complex organ responsible for a wide range of functions, including the modulation of emotional states and movement. Neuronal circuits are believed to play a crucial role in integrating sensory, cognitive, and emotional information to ultimately guide motor behavior. Over the years, numerous studies employing diverse techniques such as electrophysiology, imaging, and optogenetics have revealed a complex network of neural circuits involved in the regulation of emotional or motor processes. Emotions can exert a substantial influence on motor performance, encompassing both everyday activities and pathological conditions. The aim of this review is to explore how emotional states can shape movements by connecting the neural circuits for emotional processing to motor neural circuits. We first provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of different emotional states on motor control in humans and rodents. In line with behavioral studies, we set out to identify emotion-related structures capable of modulating motor output, behaviorally and anatomically. Neuronal circuits involved in emotional processing are extensively connected to the motor system. These circuits can drive emotional behavior, essential for survival, but can also continuously shape ongoing movement. In summary, the investigation of the intricate relationship between emotion and movement offers valuable insights into human behavior, including opportunities to enhance performance, and holds promise for improving mental and physical health. This review integrates findings from multiple scientific approaches, including anatomical tracing, circuit-based dissection, and behavioral studies, conducted in both animal and human subjects. By incorporating these different methodologies, we aim to present a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of the emotional modulation of movement in both physiological and pathological conditions.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Emotions/physiology ; Brain/physiology ; Movement/physiology ; Neurons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 282464-4
    ISSN 1873-7528 ; 0149-7634
    ISSN (online) 1873-7528
    ISSN 0149-7634
    DOI 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105475
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  2. Book: Prostatakrebs

    Akoa Mbida, Georges Ferdinand / Burger, Maximilian / Otto, Wolfgang

    der Therapiebegleiter für Paare

    2018  

    Author's details Georges F. Akoa Mbida, Maximilian Burger, Wolfgang Otto
    Keywords Chemotherapie ; Hormontherapie ; Impotenz ; Inkontinenz ; Prostata ; Prostata OP ; Prostata-Biopsie ; Prostata-Operation ; Prostatabiopsie ; Prostatakarzinom ; Prostatakrebs ; Prostataoperation ; Prostatavergrößerung ; Strahlentherapie ; Therapieentscheidung ; Therapieoptionen
    Language German
    Size 224 Seiten, 30 Illustrationen, 24 cm x 17 cm
    Edition 1. Auflage
    Publisher TRIAS
    Publishing place Stuttgart
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT018991073
    ISBN 978-3-432-10113-2 ; 3-432-10113-9 ; 9783432101118 ; 3432101112
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  3. Article: Closed Rupture of the Extensor Hallucis Longus (EHL) Tendon Due to Forced Traumatic Hyperflexion of the Hallux: A Case Report.

    Bassil, Georges F / Nader, Fadi / Lajmi, Achraf / Missaoui, Zied

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 2, Page(s) e55137

    Abstract: A closed spontaneous rupture of the extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon is an infrequent yet challenging clinical occurrence, typically associated with systemic conditions (diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis). A closed EHL rupture, however, ... ...

    Abstract A closed spontaneous rupture of the extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon is an infrequent yet challenging clinical occurrence, typically associated with systemic conditions (diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis). A closed EHL rupture, however, exists but is only reported as scattered cases in the literature. This article presents a unique case of a traumatic EHL tendon rupture in a patient without underlying predisposing factors. A 66-year-old woman, previously healthy, presented with an inability to dorsiflex her big toe following trauma, showcasing the clinical triad of pain, edema, and deficit in big toe extension. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a 5.9 cm EHL tendon gap that was treated by primary end-to-end repair of the ruptured tendon. The aim of this case report is to provide an overview of the literature available concerning the classification and treatment of EHL rupture and to assist in the early diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.55137
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  4. Article: A Comparison of Mini Open Transverse Incision and Longitudinal Incision for the Release of Moderate and Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Bassil, Georges F / Otayek, Joeffroy / Moucharafieh, Ramzi C / Badra, Mohammad

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) e56677

    Abstract: Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition seen in daily clinical practice. Multiple minimally invasive techniques have emerged in the last decades for median nerve decompression. However, many research are needed to study the outcome on ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition seen in daily clinical practice. Multiple minimally invasive techniques have emerged in the last decades for median nerve decompression. However, many research are needed to study the outcome on the patients and their safety profile.
    Methods: We will compare group A that includes patients operated on using the minimally invasive transverse incision (number of patients = n = 221, females 76.7% and males 22.8%) versus group B that includes patients operated on using the longitudinal incision (n = 194, female 70.1% and male 29.9%) in term of clinical satisfaction and safety. The mean age of group A is 58.1±5.1 and that of group B is 58.8±4.8. The male and female distribution in both groups and the mean age were both similar with no statistically significant difference for the age (p = 0.79) or the gender distribution (p = 0.1). Data collected prospectively at regular intervals in time (preoperatively and at one month, three months, and six months post-carpal tunnel release (CTR)) between January 2006 and December 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients' clinical findings, grip strength measurement using a hand dynamometer, and postoperative satisfaction measured using the BCTQ (Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire) scoring system were recorded and analyzed for each technique.
    Results: A total of 415 patients were included in our study. All patients included had moderate to severe median nerve compression documented by nerve-conducted studies with positive Tinel's and Phalen's signs. Baseline demographics between group A (CTR through a longitudinal palmar mini-incision) and group B (CTR with a mini-transverse incision at the palmar crease) didn't show a statistically significant difference. Both groups showed improved grip strength and BCTQ scores at the post-operative follow-up.
    Conclusions: Median nerve decompression using both types of incisions has resulted in the same functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.56677
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  5. Article ; Online: Aphid parasitism in winter wheat fields in a heterogeneous agricultural landscape.

    Elliott, Norman C / Giles, Kristopher L / Baum, Kristen A / Elzay, Sarah D / Backoulou, Georges F

    Journal of economic entomology

    2024  

    Abstract: The number, timing, and fitness of colonizing parasitoids in fields of ephemeral crops often depend on factors external to the fields. We investigated cereal aphid parasitism in 23 winter wheat fields using sentinel plants infested with bird cherry-oat ... ...

    Abstract The number, timing, and fitness of colonizing parasitoids in fields of ephemeral crops often depend on factors external to the fields. We investigated cereal aphid parasitism in 23 winter wheat fields using sentinel plants infested with bird cherry-oat aphids, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), and we investigated the effect of parasitoids on cereal aphid population growth using exclusion and parasitoid-accessible cages infested with bird cherry-oat aphids. Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Aphelinus nigritus (Howard) (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), and Diaeretiella rapae (McIntosh) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), in decreasing order of abundance, parasitized R. padi on sentinel plants. The mean percent parasitism in parasitoid-accessible cages was 5.2% in autumn and 35.0% in spring. Aphid population intensity was greater in complete exclusion than in parasitoid-accessible cages. Measures of landscape composition and configuration were quantified, and aphid parasitism in autumn by L. testaceipes and A. nigritus was positively associated with % landcover by summer crops and patch density. Parasitism by both species was negatively associated with contagion and % woodlands. Parasitism during spring was positively associated with % grassland and fractal dimension and negatively associated with % canola. The number of braconid mummies per sentinel plant was positively correlated to the number of braconid mummies on wheat stems from parasitoid-accessible cages. Results indicate that cereal aphid mortality caused by parasitoids and their ability to exert effective biological control is related to landscape structure. Comparing this study to an earlier study in the same agroecosystem demonstrated temporal stability of the landscape influence on aphid parasitism by L. testaceipes in winter wheat.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3031-4
    ISSN 1938-291X ; 0022-0493
    ISSN (online) 1938-291X
    ISSN 0022-0493
    DOI 10.1093/jee/toae073
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  6. Article: Dorsal Dislocation of the First and Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Case Report and Literature Review.

    Bassil, Georges F / Nader, Fadi / Lajmi, Achraf / Missaoui, Zied

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 9, Page(s) e45407

    Abstract: Dorsal dislocation of the toes is an infrequent injury that can result in severe pain and deformity. Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are paramount for optimizing patient outcomes. This case report illustrates a 53-year-old male patient who ... ...

    Abstract Dorsal dislocation of the toes is an infrequent injury that can result in severe pain and deformity. Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are paramount for optimizing patient outcomes. This case report illustrates a 53-year-old male patient who suffered dorsal dislocation of the first and second metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints due to a crush injury. We present the clinical manifestation, radiographic findings, and management approach for this unique isolated first and second ray MTP joint dorsal dislocation, without any associated fractures. This case report underscores several critical observations: firstly, hallux dorsal dislocation can potentially coincide with other injuries; secondly, it can stem from crushing trauma to the big toe; and thirdly, successful closed reduction, when followed by effective immobilization and early rehabilitation, can yield outstanding outcomes. Additionally, the report emphasizes the importance of pursuing another closed reduction attempt under general anesthesia, if the initial attempt in the emergency room proves unsuccessful, before contemplating open reduction.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.45407
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  7. Article: Case Report and Literature Review: Lumbar Disc Extrusion Misdiagnosed as an Epidural Hematoma.

    Nader, Fadi / Bassil, Georges F / Ali Sleiman, Mohamad / Nicolas, Nicolas

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 8, Page(s) e43115

    Abstract: Accurate differentiation between epidural hematomas and lumbar disc extrusion is essential due to the potential overlap in clinical presentations. We present a case report highlighting a significant challenge in which a massive lumbar disc extrusion was ... ...

    Abstract Accurate differentiation between epidural hematomas and lumbar disc extrusion is essential due to the potential overlap in clinical presentations. We present a case report highlighting a significant challenge in which a massive lumbar disc extrusion was mistaken for an epidural hematoma. This is a case report of a 38-year-old male patient who developed cauda equina syndrome four days after experiencing an audible cracking in the lower back during weightlifting activity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was inconclusive, unable to distinguish between an extruded nucleus pulposus and a spinal epidural hematoma. Subsequently, an urgent operation revealed a large herniated disc at the L4-L5 level, ruling out any hematoma. The patient's post-operative follow-up showed significant improvement, with almost complete recovery of motor and sensory functions. This case emphasizes the challenges faced when distinguishing between epidural hematomas and lumbar disc herniations, particularly on MRI. The lumbar disc herniation's substantial size, cranial and caudal migration on multiple levels, and signal intensity contributed to the misdiagnosis, underscoring the importance of careful interpretation and awareness of such complexities.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.43115
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  8. Thesis ; Online: Slash-and-mulch

    Félix, Georges F.

    Exploring the role of shrub-based agroforestry systems for smallholder farmers in the Sahel

    2019  

    Abstract: In Burkina Faso, degraded soils where no crop production is possible affect more than 1 million farmers (Bai et al., 2008). If restored, these soils could potentially contribute to increased local food provision and to climate change mitigation via ... ...

    Abstract In Burkina Faso, degraded soils where no crop production is possible affect more than 1 million farmers (Bai et al., 2008). If restored, these soils could potentially contribute to increased local food provision and to climate change mitigation via global carbon sequestration. Advancements toward the imitation of dryland forest floors to restore agricultural soils in the Sahel, a form of ‘ecosystem mimicry’ (Ewel, 1999), can be achieved via the intensive application of carbon-rich mulches. Therefore, strategies are needed to restore and maintain soil productivity via greater inputs of organic matter, greater water retention, reduced evaporation and runoff, increased soil biological diversity, and nutrient cycling and availability. Indigenous forms of agroforestry based on the use of local shrubs, as practiced by farmers, offer opportunities to design sustainable farming systems that are based on agroecological principles and can contribute to building resilience and adaptability in the face of climate change.
    Keywords Soil quality ; Farming Systems ; Food security ; food quality and human health ; Systems research and participatory research ; Recycling ; balancing and resource management ; Social aspects ; Africa
    Subject code 910 ; 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-12-10
    Publishing country dk
    Document type Thesis ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: Anterior Petrosal: A Key Approach to Upper Petroclival Meningiomas: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.

    Essayed, Walid Ibn / Haddad, Georges F / Al-Mefty, Ossama

    Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 2, Page(s) e81

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Meningeal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Meningeal Neoplasms/surgery ; Meningioma/diagnostic imaging ; Meningioma/surgery ; Skull Base Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Skull Base Neoplasms/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Video-Audio Media
    ZDB-ID 2767575-0
    ISSN 2332-4260 ; 2332-4252
    ISSN (online) 2332-4260
    ISSN 2332-4252
    DOI 10.1227/ONS.0000000000000046
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  10. Thesis ; Online: Slash-and-mulch

    Félix Lancelloti, Georges F.

    Exploring the role of shrub-based agroforestry systems for smallholder farmers in the Sahel

    2019  

    Keywords Sahel ; agroecosystems ; agroforestry systems ; amendments ; farm forestry ; nature-inclusive agriculture ; productivity ; returns ; shrubs ; soil management ; soil organic matter ; timber production ; yields ; agro-ecosystemen ; agroforestrysystemen ; bodembeheer ; boerenbosbouw ; houtproductie ; natuurinclusieve landbouw ; opbrengsten ; organisch bodemmateriaal ; productiviteit ; rendement ; struiken ; verbeteraars
    Language English
    Publisher Wageningen University
    Publishing country nl
    Document type Thesis ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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