According to the reverse simulation model of embodied simulation theory, we recognize others' emotions by subtly mimicking their expressions, which allows us to feel the corresponding emotion through facial feedback. Previous studies examining whether facial mimicry is necessary for facial expression recognition were limited by potentially distracting manipulations intended to artificially rest...

Dra. Edna Quintas – Serviço de Doenças Infecciosas / Hospital de São João Al. Prof. Hernâni Monteiro 4200-319 Porto Portugal. E-mail: edna19d@ hotmail.com Bilateral facial palsy is a rare clinical entity, which is often a special finding of a systemic disease, occurring in 0.3% to 2.0% of facial palsy cases. Many of them are potentially life-threatening, and therefore the condition requires urg...

Objective: To report the youngest case of a bilateral facial palsy secondary to central nervous system relapse from acute lymphoblastic leukemia in female young patient that was treated with intrathecal chemotherapy, systemic corticosteroids, and physical therapy successful outcomes. Design: A 9-years old palsy. Results: presented complete right nerve progresses 10 days later simultaneous grade...

Bilateral paramedian thalamic infarction is a rare subtype of stroke caused by occlusion of the artery of Percheron, an uncommon variant originating from one of the posterior cerebral arteries. This type of stroke has several major clinical presentations: altered mental status, behavioral amnestic impairment, aphasia or dysarthria, ocular movement disorders, motor deficits, cerebellar signs, an...