The article reviews the current knowledge regarding altered states of consciousness (ASC)(a)
occurring spontaneously,(b) evoked by physical and physiological stimulation,(c) induced …

fMRI studies have shown that the perception of facial disgust expressions specifically activates
the insula. The present fMRI study investigated whether this structure is also involved in …

Cognitive deficits affecting memory, attention and speed of information processing are common
in multiple sclerosis (MS). The mechanisms of cognitive impairment remain unclear. Here…

Findings from animal as well as human neuroimaging studies suggest that reward delivery
is associated with the activation of subcortical limbic and prefrontal brain regions, including …

Theta increases with workload and is associated with numerous processes including working
memory, problem solving, encoding, or self monitoring. These processes, in turn, involve …

Cognitive disturbances are common in Parkinson's disease (PD). Examination of cognitive
function often reveals deficits in executive functions, including maintenance and inhibition of …

To gain further insight into interpersonal dysfunction in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
we investigated the effects of emotional cues and the fairness of a social partner on the …

The aim of this fMRI study was to explore brain structures that are involved in the processing
of erotic and disgust-inducing pictures. The stimuli were chosen to trigger approach and …

Aims The purpose of the study was to investigate whether intra-operative filter devices protect
the brain during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and to determine the impact of …

Mild cognitive impairment, especially executive dysfunction might occur early in the course
of Parkinson's disease. Cognitive training is thought to improve cognitive performance. …