editorial: computational neuroscience and modeling of diseases: do we need new paradigms?

Editorial: Computational Neuroscience and Modeling of Diseases: Do We Need New Paradigms?

Does computational neuroscience need new synaptic learning paradigms?

Computational neuroscience is dominated by a few paradigmatic models, but it remains an open question whether the existing modelling frameworks are sufficient to explain observed behavioural phenomena in terms of neural implementation. We take learning and synaptic plasticity as an example and point to open questions, such as one-shot learning and acquiring internal representations of the world...

DDH Epidemiology Revisited: Do We Need New Strategies?

Background: Although the developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is well known to pediatric orthopedists, its etiology has still remained unknown and despite dedication of a vast majority of research, the results are still inadequate and confusing. The exact incidence of DDH and its relationship with known risk factors in Iran is still unknown. Here we represent the results of one year study o...

Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many fast conceivably, and their clinical condition is prone to deterio...

Staff Burnout… Do we need any intervention?

Dear Editor, As you know physical and mental wellness of physicians and nurses, as the main role in the treatment of patients, in conditions such as burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, and poor work-life balance, is one of the top priorities in the U.S.A. National Academy of Medicine  (1-4). Although healthcare team members are generally known as a caregiver to others;  their h...

Editorial Rheumatology nurse specialists — do we need them ?

At a recent demonstration by health care staff in Leeds, the banner held by three specialist rheumatology nurses read 'People with arthritis need staff who understand it – cuts are causing chaos'. So what has happened that has caused these normally calm and hardworking nurses to protest so vociferously? As is the case with many specialist nurses, their posts are under threat. This is rather per...