Nerve conduction velocityIn neuroscience, nerve conduction velocity (CV) is the speed at which an electrochemical impulse propagates down a neural pathway. Conduction velocities are affected by a wide array of factors, which include age, sex, and various medical conditions. Studies allow for better diagnoses of various neuropathies, especially demyelinating diseases as these conditions result in reduced or non-existent conduction velocities. CV is an important aspect of nerve conduction studies.
Syndrome de la guerre du GolfeLe syndrome de la guerre du Golfe est un syndrome touchant les anciens combattants de la guerre du Golfe Persique (1990-1991). Il se caractérise par de nombreux symptômes, comme des troubles du système immunitaire et peut-être des malformations chez leurs descendants, probablement liés aux expositions des personnels à des agents neurotoxiques, des pilules de bromure de pyridostigmine et d'autres neurotoxines potentielles.
Motor skillA motor skill is a function that involves specific movements of the body's muscles to perform a certain task. These tasks could include walking, running, or riding a bike. In order to perform this skill, the body's nervous system, muscles, and brain have to all work together. The goal of motor skill is to optimize the ability to perform the skill at the rate of success, precision, and to reduce the energy consumption required for performance. Performance is an act of executing a motor skill or task.
