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
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
