Sleep loss in resident physicians: the cause of medical errors?

abstract：:Background: For the preoperatively often required confirmation of clinically defined carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), sensory as well as motor nerve conduction studies can be applied. The aim of this study was to test the sensitivity of specific motor nerve conduction tests in comparison with, as well as in addition to, ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Kasius KM,Claes F,Verhagen WIM,Meulstee J

更新日期：2019-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic BCGitis and autoimmune diseases are possible adverse events of intravesical Bacille Calmette-Guérin-(BCG)-instillations in the treatment of urothelioma cancer. We present the case of an 83-years-old male patient with rapid progressive symptoms of dementia up to mutism as well as tonic seizures. Immune-mediate...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Becker A,Grunwald IQ,Unger MM,Behnke S,Spiegel J,Yilmaz U,Walter S,Faßbender K

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The sequence effect (SE), referring to step-to-step reduction in amplitude, is considered to lead to freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson's disease (PD). Visual cues may alleviate SE and help reduce freezing episodes. FOG patients show significant SE prior to turning or toward a doorway, but the SE toward a...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Cao SS,Yuan XZ,Wang SH,Taximaimaiti R,Wang XP

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, we describe a 79-year-old man, admitted to our unit for worsening diplopia and fatigue, started a few weeks after an episode of bronchitis and flu vaccination. Past medical history includes myasthenia gravis (MG), well-controlled by Pyridostigmine, Azathioprine, and Prednisone. During the first days, the patient...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Brusa R,Faravelli I,Gagliardi D,Magri F,Cogiamanian F,Saccomanno D,Cinnante C,Mauri E,Abati E,Bresolin N,Corti S,Comi GP

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent advances in our understanding of consciousness disorders, accurate diagnosis of severely brain-damaged patients is still a major clinical challenge. We here present the case of a patient who was considered in an unresponsive wakefulness syndrome/vegetative state for 20 years. Repeated standardized behav...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Vanhaudenhuyse A,Charland-Verville V,Thibaut A,Chatelle C,Tshibanda JL,Maudoux A,Faymonville ME,Laureys S,Gosseries O

更新日期：2018-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) is a rare neurodegenerative disease. The clinical manifestations of NIID are complex and easily misdiagnosed. Based on the current knowledge of this disease, it is usually chronic, with almost no acute cases. Stroke-like disease is an extremely rare type of NI...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Lin P,Jin H,Yi KC,He XS,Lin SF,Wu G,Zhang ZQ

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Safe driving requires integration of higher-order cognitive and motor functions, which are commonly compromised in patients with antibody-mediated encephalitis (AME) associated with N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors or leucine-rich glioma-inactivated 1 autoantibodies. How these deficits influence the return...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Day GS,Babulal GM,Rajasekar G,Stout S,Roe CM

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes for death and disability worldwide. In patients with large space-occupying infarction, the subsequent edema complicated by transtentorial herniation poses a lethal threat. Especially in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction, brain swelling secondary to t...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Pallesen LP,Barlinn K,Puetz V

更新日期：2019-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Myotonia congenita (MC) is a rare muscle disease characterized by sarcolemma over-excitability inducing skeletal muscle stiffness. It can be inherited either as an autosomal dominant (Thomsen's disease) or an autosomal recessive (Becker's disease) trait. Both types are caused by loss-of-function mutations i...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Altamura C,Ivanova EA,Imbrici P,Conte E,Camerino GM,Dadali EL,Polyakov AV,Kurbatov SA,Girolamo F,Carratù MR,Desaphy JF

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Writer's cramp (WC) is a task-specific focal hand dystonia presenting with pain, stiffness and/or tremor while writing. We explored the involvement of cortical and brainstem circuits by measuring intermuscular coherence (IMC) and pre-pulse inhibition (PPI) of the blink reflex. Methods: IMC was measured in ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Choudhury S,Singh R,Chatterjee P,Trivedi S,Shubham S,Baker MR,Kumar H,Baker SN

更新日期：2018-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the progress of the development of the vestibular implant (VI) and its feasibility short-term. DATA SOURCES:A search was performed in Pubmed, Medline, and Embase. Key words used were "vestibular prosth*" and "VI." The only search limit was language: English or Dutch. Additional sources were medical...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： van de Berg R,Guinand N,Stokroos RJ,Guyot JP,Kingma H

更新日期：2011-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are involved in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Moreover, EVs have the capacity to modify the physiology of neuronal circuits by transferring proteins, RNA, lipids, and metabolites. The proteomic characterization...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Quiroz-Baez R,Hernández-Ortega K,Martínez-Martínez E

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Management of West syndrome is unsatisfactory. In our clinic we observed that a significant proportion of patients respond to usual dose of valproate. OBJECTIVE:To prospectively assess the efficacy of valproate in controlling infantile spasms in West syndrome. METHODS:Consecutive patients presenting with W...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Chandra S,Bhave A,Bhargava R,Kumar C,Kumar R

更新日期：2012-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Localization of the epileptogenic zone (EZ) is crucial in the surgical treatment of focal epilepsy. Recently, EEG studies have revealed that the EZ exhibits abnormal connectivity, which has led investigators to now consider connectivity as a biomarker to localize the EZ. Further, abnormal connectivity of the EZ may pr...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Gupta K,Grover P,Abel TJ

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Return to School (RTS) and Return to Activity/Play (RTA) protocols are important in concussion management. Minimal evidence exists as to sequence and whether progression can occur simultaneously. Experts recommend that children/youth fully return to school before beginning RTA protocols. This study investi...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： DeMatteo CA,Randall S,Lin CA,Claridge EA

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the onset of Parkinson's disease (PD) on life satisfaction. Method: Data from 2008, 2011, and 2014 were used from a population-based prospective cohort (German Ageing Survey; 8,982 observations in FE regression analysis) of community-residing individuals in th...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Buczak-Stec EW,König HH,Hajek A

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in both copies (homozygous or compound heterozygous) of the gene encoding the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which cleaves the glycolipid glucocerebroside into glucose and ceramide cause Gaucher disease. However, multiple independent studies have also reported an association between GBA mutations and P...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Almeida Mdo R

更新日期：2012-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-immunoglobulin G (MOG-IgG)-related disease was initially described as a subtype of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) with antibodies against MOG. However, it has recently been described as a separate disease entity with clinical and radiological features t...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Alshamrani F,Alnajashi H,Shosha E,Casserly C,Morrow SA

更新日期：2020-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Inconsistent gender differences in the outcome of TBI have been reported. The mechanism is unknown. In a recent male animal study, repeated stress followed by TBI had synergistic effects on brain gene expression and caused greater behavioral deficits. Because females are more likely to develop anxiety after stress and...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Xing G,Carlton J,Jiang X,Wen J,Jia M,Li H

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The most frequent neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and frontotemporal lobar degeneration associated with protein TDP-43 (FTLD-TDP). Neuropathologically, NDs are characterized by abnormal intracellular and extra-cellular protein deposits and by disease-specific ne...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Grinberg LT,Rueb U,Heinsen H

更新日期：2011-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Glycogenosis VII (GSD VII) is a rare autosomal recessive glycogen storage disorder caused by mutations in the PFKM gene encoding the phosphofructokinase (PFK) enzyme. A classical form with exercise intolerance, contractures, and myoglobinuria, a severe multisystem infantile form, an hemolytic variant and a late-onset ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Filosto M,Cotti Piccinelli S,Pichiecchio A,Musumeci O,Galvagni A,Caria F,Gallo Cassarino S,Baldelli E,Vitale R,Padovani A,Toscano A

更新日期：2019-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm-born infants frequently suffer from an array of neurological damage, collectively termed encephalopathy of prematurity (EoP). They also have an increased risk of presenting with a neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) later in life. It is hypothe...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Fleiss B,Gressens P,Stolp HB

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports the case of an acoustic shock injury (ASI), which did not result in a significant hearing loss, but was followed by manifold chronic symptoms both within (tinnitus, otalgia, tingling in the ear, tension in the ear, and red tympanum) and outside the ears (blocked nose, pain in the neck/temporal regio...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Londero A,Charpentier N,Ponsot D,Fournier P,Pezard L,Noreña AJ

更新日期：2017-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To assess the ability of 3D amide proton transfer weighted (APTw) imaging based on magnetization transfer analysis to discriminate between multiple sclerosis lesions (MSL) and white matter hyperintensities of presumed vascular origin (WMH) and to compare APTw signal intensity of healthy white matter (healt...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Sartoretti E,Sartoretti T,Wyss M,Becker AS,Schwenk Á,van Smoorenburg L,Najafi A,Binkert C,Thoeny HC,Zhou J,Jiang S,Graf N,Czell D,Sartoretti-Schefer S,Reischauer C

更新日期：2019-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:New-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) is a rare but challenging condition occurring in a previously healthy patient, often with no identifiable cause. We describe the electro-clinical features and outcomes in a group of patients with NORSE who all demonstrated a typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sign ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Meletti S,Giovannini G,d'Orsi G,Toran L,Monti G,Guha R,Kiryttopoulos A,Pascarella MG,Martino T,Alexopoulos H,Spilioti M,Slonkova J

更新日期：2017-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Late latency auditory evoked potentials (LLAEPs) provide objective evidence of an individual's central auditory processing abilities. Electrically evoked cortical auditory evoked potentials (eCAEPs) are a type of LLAEP that provides an objective measure of aided speech perception and auditory processing ab...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Pike M,Biagio-de Jager L,le Roux T,Hofmeyr LM

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Gaze stability exercises are a critical component of vestibular rehabilitation for individuals with vestibular hypofunction and many studies reveal the rehabilitation improves functional performance. However, few studies have examined the vestibular physiologic mechanisms (semicircular canal; otolith) responsible for ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Millar JL,Gimmon Y,Roberts D,Schubert MC

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the increasing use of regenerative free muscle flaps for various reconstructive procedures and neuroprosthetic applications, there is great interest and value in their enhanced regeneration, revascularization, and reinnervation for improved functional recovery. Here, we implant polyimide-based mircroelectrodes o...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Srinivasan S,Vyas K,McAvoy M,Calvaresi P,Khan OF,Langer R,Anderson DG,Herr H

更新日期：2019-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well-recognized that the gut microbiota (GM) is crucial for gut function, metabolism, and energy cycles. The GM also has effects on neurological outcomes via many mechanisms, such as metabolite production and the gut-brain axis. Emerging evidence has gradually indicated that GM dysbiosis plays a role in several ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Yang D,Zhao D,Ali Shah SZ,Wu W,Lai M,Zhang X,Li J,Guan Z,Zhao H,Li W,Gao H,Zhou X,Yang L

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: In people with multiple sclerosis (MS), optic neuritis (ON) results in inner retinal layer thinning, and reduced density of the retinal microvasculature. Objective: To compare inter-eye differences (IEDs) in macular optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) measures in MS patients with ...

journal_title：Frontiers in neurology

authors： Murphy OC,Kalaitzidis G,Vasileiou E,Filippatou AG,Lambe J,Ehrhardt H,Pellegrini N,Sotirchos ES,Luciano NJ,Liu Y,Fitzgerald KC,Prince JL,Calabresi PA,Saidha S

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00