Title of article
Evidence Based Medicine: Can Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) improve motor recovery after stroke? What is the role of Neuroplasticity?
Author/Authors
Majeed, Farzin Aga Khan University Hospital - Fogarty International Center and National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke - Stroke Service and Vascular Fellowship Program, International Cerebrovascular Translational Clinical Research Training Program, Pakistan , Kamal, Ayeesha Kamran Aga Khan University Hospital - Fogarty International Center and National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke - Stroke Service and Vascular Fellowship Program, International Cerebrovascular Translational Clinical Research Training Program, Pakistan
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1147
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Abstract
What is neuronal plasticity? Neuronal plasticity or Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to change as a result of one s experience. It is basically a flexible property of the neurons or neuronal networks to change their physiological and morphological characteristics and adapt to new situations arising from environmental situations like trauma or stroke.
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2651672
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