Functional neurological disorders: mechanisms and treatment

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Neuroscience

Background:

• Functional neurological disorders (FNDs) represent a significant challenge in clinical neurology.
• There has been a notable surge in research interest concerning FNDs over the last decade.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent key publications on functional neurological disorders.
• To highlight novel findings on FND mechanisms and treatment studies.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent salient publications.
• Focus on studies illuminating mechanisms and treatment efficacy.

Main Results:

• Recent literature provides new insights into the underlying mechanisms of FNDs.
• Studies have examined and reported on various treatment approaches for FNDs.

Conclusions:

• The review underscores advancements in understanding FNDs.
• Emerging research offers promising avenues for improved diagnosis and management of FNDs.