Fifty years of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology.

The Role of Bicultural Art Experience in Intercultural Education ‎(Case study: 9 Years Old Brazilian Children)‎

The objective of this research is study the role of intercultural education through bicultural art experience for improving intercultural competence. For this, a phenomenological qualitative study designed aimed to introduce different aspects of Persian culture among 9 years old Brazilian children. It contained four steps: making interest, comparing two cultures, experiencing bicultural art cre...

Prevalence of Obesity, Dyslipidemia, and Insulin Resistance in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Background: With the increased survival rates following the treatment of childhood cancer, it becomes equally important that the need for evidence based surveillance of long term effects of cancer therapy is addressed. This includes the risk of development of metabolic syndrome features like obesity, altered lipid and sugar profile, which was attempted in the present study. Materials and Metho...

Relationship Between Spiritual Health and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common and debilitating diseases of the central nervous system which leads to neuronal (myelin) disruption (1). It is estimated that about two million people worldwide suffer from this disease (2, 3). In this regard, this study aimed to explore the relationship between spiritual well-being and the quality of life in the MS patients who referre...

Academic Guidance in Iranian Educational System: Practical Experiences and Lasting Challenges

Academic Guidance in Iranian Educational System: Practical Experiences and Lasting Challenges   A. Navidi, Ph.D.*   To identify the shortcomings and challenges facing the academic guidance program in the Iranian educational system, as reflected  in over fifty years of research in this area, more than fifty research reports are examined and the ups and downs of this program ar...

Cognitive Neurology and Ageing Scientic Department of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology