Journal of Neuromonitoring & Neurophysiology

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Revitalizing the neuronal powerhouse: therapeutic approaches for mitochondrial repair in neural dysfunction

Celine Abueva

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):61-74.

Mitochondrial dysfunction is a significant contributor to neurodegeneration, impacting neuronal health and function across various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. This review explores therapeutic strategies focused on mitochondrial...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence for intraoperative neuromonitoring: signal interpretation, risk prediction, and clinical translation

Yong Seok Lee, Seung Hoon Woo

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):75-87.

This reviews how artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape intraoperative neuromonitoring for thyroid and head and neck surgery with emphasis on protecting the recurrent laryngeal nerve. We synthesize four methodological...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Reinnervation of a transected nerve after thyroidectomy

Hyoung Shin Lee

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):88-93.

Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury remains one of the most significant morbidities of thyroidectomy. When the nerve is sacrificed either because of tumor invasion or iatrogenic injury, immediate reinnervation can...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Neural risks, protection, and monitoring in endoscopic sinus surgery: anatomy, imaging, outcomes, and emerging AI tools

Yunsung Lee, Seung Hoon Woo

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):94-108.

Endoscopic sinus surgery traverses a narrow corridor bordering the orbit and the anterior skull base, where rare errors can cause vision loss, cerebrospinal fluid leak, or vascular injury. This review...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Neuromonitoring in transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy for recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation

Ken Woo

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):109-118.

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a novel scarless thyroid surgery that presents unique challenges for preserving the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN). Ensuring RLN integrity during TOETVA is paramount...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Evoked potential-based sensory monitoring in chronic itch: toward objective assessment of neural hyperexcitability

Hye Seul Kim, Seung Hoon Woo

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):119-133.

Chronic itch is a neuro–immune disorder in which inflammatory cytokines and neurotrophic factors drive sensory hyperexcitability across peripheral and central pathways. Persistent inflammation sensitizes C- and Aδ-fibers, alters conduction properties,...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Neurochemical and inflammatory mechanisms in head and neck nerve injury: implications for neuromonitoring and neuroprotection

Hyun Seok Ryu

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):134-144.

Peripheral nerve injury in the head and neck region remains a critical cause of postoperative morbidity despite advances in microsurgery and intraoperative neuromonitoring. Beyond mechanical disruption, such injuries trigger complex...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Recent advances in vasopressin signaling in the brain: from synapse to behavior to clinical translation

Hin Kei Kim, Seung Hoon Woo

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):145-151.

Arginine vasopressin (AVP) functions not only as a peripheral hormone but also as a potent neuromodulator that shapes neural activity across molecular, circuit, and behavioral levels. In the last few...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Neurophysiological mechanisms of anosmia: shared pathways in traumatic brain injury, chronic rhinosinusitis, COVID-19, and neurodegenerative disease

Reiza Ventura, Ji-Hun Mo

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):152-159.

Anosmia, the loss or alteration of the sense of smell, is a condition with multifactorial causes and consequences for patient safety, nutrition, and mental health. This review explores the neurophysiological...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Illuminating minds vs. chemical control: a comprehensive comparison of optogenetics and chemogenetics in neuromodulation

Nathaniel T. Carpena

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):160-170.

Neuromodulation has significantly advanced with optogenetics and chemogenetics, providing precision in manipulating neural pathways for research and therapy. This review compares these methods by evaluating their molecular mechanisms, spatio-temporal control,...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Intraoperative neuromonitoring during robotic thyroidectomy

Jin-Choon Lee, Minhyung Lee, Eui-Suk Sung

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):171-174.

Robot-assisted thyroidectomy (RAT) offers superior cosmetic outcomes and precise surgical control, but remote approaches pose unique risks of recurrent laryngeal nerve and external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve injury....

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Preventing recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in thyroidectomy: the role of continuous vagal monitoring

Padalhin Andrew

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):175-183.

Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury remain the most serious complication of thyroidectomy, particularly in high-risk cases involving reoperations, malignancy, or complex anatomy. Continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring (C-IONM) offers real-time nerve stimulation...

Review Article

November 30, 2025

Electromyographic background noise in thyroid surgery: causes, characteristics, and mitigation strategies

Sung-Chan Shin

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):184-189.

Accuracy of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) largely depends on the quality of electromyography (EMG) signals, which are frequently affected by background noise. EMG background noise during thyroid surgery is related to...

Original Article

November 30, 2025

Should decompressive surgery for myelopathy be abandoned if positioning causes loss of neuromonitoring signals?

Mohamed Abdalla, Bassam Dabbous, Ramesh Nadarajah, et al.

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2025;5(2):190-194.

Background and Objectives Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) has become a safeguarding necessity in the prevention of neurological injury during spinal surgery. Early loss of IOM signals during myelopathy decompression surgery after...

Current issue: Volume 5(2); Nov 2025

Decoding taste perception: the role of electrophysiology in taste transduction mechanisms Hyun Seok Ryu J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2024;4(2):117-126. Cited By 2 Review Article Nov 30, 2024 Full text PubReader PDF	Introduction of voice therapy Min Woo Park J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2024;4(2):147-153. Cited By 1 Review Article Nov 30, 2024 Full text PubReader PDF
Robotic parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism via the bilateral axillo-breast approach Hye Lim Bae, Junice Wong, Su jin Kim, et al. J Neuromonit Neurophysiol. 2023;3(1):57-62. Cited By 1 Case report May 30, 2023 PDF

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1,311	Precision and protection: advancements and future of neuromonitoring techniques for laryngeal surgery
1,065	Decoding taste perception: the role of electrophysiology in taste transduction mechanisms
732	Introduction of voice therapy
695	Management strategies for suspected nerve injury during thyroid surgery: a comprehensive review
677	Preservation of the superior laryngeal nerve without neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery

Cited By 2	Decoding taste perception: the role of electrophysiology in taste transduction mechanisms
Cited By 1	Robotic parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism via the bilateral axillo-breast approach
Cited By 1	Introduction of voice therapy