Advances in Research on Cognitive Function Related to Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Focus on Social Cognitive Function

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  • YAMANO Mitsuhiko
    Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
  • AKAMATSU Naoki
    Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
  • TSUJI Sadatoshi
    Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.

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  • 側頭葉てんかんに関する認知機能研究の進歩－社会的認知機能を中心に－
  • ソクトウヨウ テンカン ニ カンスル ニンチ キノウ ケンキュウ ノ シンポ : シャカイテキ ニンチ キノウ オ チュウシン ニ

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Abstract

Research on cognitive function related to temporal lobe epilepsy has thus far focused on memory, language, and general intelligence. Recently, however, the concept of social cognitive function has been proposed in the field of neuropsychology. Social cognitive function refers collectively to the higher cognitive functions that are essential in our social lives, and its representative aspects are facial expression recognition and decision-making. Emotional processing centered around the amygdala is thought to play a key role in the neural mechanism of this function. We conducted a study on the social cognitive function (decisionmaking) of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy, and found that this function is reduced in these patients, and that the right amygdalo-hippocampal complexes play an important role. In order to ensure the best possible treatment for epilepsy patients, it is necessary not only to make an accurate diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment, but also to provide support for enabling a smoother social life from the perspective of social cognitive function. Future research developments in this field are expected to contribute to total management in medical care for epilepsy patients.

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  • Journal of UOEH

    Journal of UOEH 34 (3), 245-258, 2012

    The University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

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