Revista de neurologia
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This article examines the advances made by neuroscience in the attempt to find an answer to the question regarding the origin and foundation of moral judgements and of human behaviour in compliance with them. The conception of the brain as something dynamic and capable of adapting to the social and cultural surroundings is seen to be an important point for philosophy. At the same time, the complexity of ethical issues that cannot be reduced to observations based strictly on neurons alone also becomes quite apparent. Nevertheless, scientists and philosophers should get together and communicate with one another so as to be able to pose their questions with greater rigour and take advantage of each other's respective knowledge.
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Revista de neurologia · Aug 2013
Review[Cytokines and the nervous system: the relationship between seizures and epilepsy].
INTRODUCTION. The immune system and the peripheral and central nervous system are in constant communication by means of messengers and signalling molecules released, such as cytokines, neuropeptides, neurohormones and neurotransmitters, among others. Seizures are defined as the transitory appearance of signs and symptoms that trigger an abnormally excessive neuronal activity in the brain. ⋯ CONCLUSIONS. Cytokines in epilepsy play a dual role with pro- and anti-convulsive properties. Seizures do not induce the expression of cytokines only inside the brain, but also peripherally.
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Revista de neurologia · Aug 2013
[Co-authorship and collaboration networks in Spanish research into multiple sclerosis (1996-2010)].
INTRODUCTION. Scientific collaboration is vital for to the advance of knowledge and is especially important in health sciences. The aim of this study is to identify scientific collaboration indicators and co-authorship networks of researchers and Spanish institutions that publish on multiple sclerosis (MS) during the period 1996-2010. ⋯ CONCLUSION. The most collaborative authors, institutions, and work groups in Spanish research in MS have been identified. Despite these indicators that characterize the collaboration in this area, it is necessary to enhance cooperation between them, since this collaboration is positively related to the quality and impact of research and publications.
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Revista de neurologia · Jul 2013
Comparative Study[Comparison of bibliometric indicators for neuropaediatrics in Revista de Neurologia and Anales de Pediatria over one decade].
AIM. Bibliometric analysis of neuropaediatrics articles published in Revista de Neurologia and Anales de Pediatria between 2000 and 2009. MATERIALS AND METHODS. ⋯ According WOK, the 255 items of Anales de Pediatria have received 40 citations and h-index of 3 and the 830 Revista de Neurologia 2,234 citations with h-index of 13. CONCLUSIONS. There are differences in the pediatric neurology publications between the two magazines with more international projection of Revista de Neurologia.