Writing error may be a predictive sign for impending brain atrophy progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a preliminary study using X-ray computed tomography.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychological Questionnaire (MSNQ) in patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). METHODS:130 European CIS patients and 60 relatives completed the MSNQ. RESULTS:The mean (SD) MSNQ score for CIS patients was 15.5 (10.8) and for their informants 11.3 (9.6). Neither ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Langdon DW,Benedict RH,Wicklein EM,Beckmann K,Fredrikson S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Newer Scandinavian data on intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are scarce. We aimed at providing updated community-based data on the incidence, characteristics and outcome of ICH leading to hospitalization in the southernmost region in Norway. METHODS:We analyzed data from all consecutive patients hospitali...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Tveiten A,Ljøstad U,Mygland A,Thomassen L,Pripp AH,Naess H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient who on presentation fulfilled diagnostic criteria for benign intracranial hypertension subsequently developed a lymphocytic meningitis. A final diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis was made and the patient responded well to oral steroids. ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Redwood MD,Winer JB,Rossor M

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischemia of the brain induces a cascade of biochemical and physiological events. The final consequences depend on the fact whether ischemia is of transient or permanent, total or partial nature. Alteration of extracellular potassium concentration, intracellular calcium and potassium concentration, development of...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Hartmann A

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of genetics in Parkinson's disease (PD), previously controversial, is now supported by several studies. A major breakthrough has been the discovery of a single gene defect in familial Parkinson's disease. A single base pair change at position 209 from G to A (G209A) in the fourth exon of the alpha-synuclein g...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Hu CJ,Sung SM,Liu H,Chang JG

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of insular infarction on blood pressure (BP) variability and outcomes according to the region of the insular cortex affected. METHODS:A total of 90 patients diagnosed with acute unilateral ischemic stroke were registered. The BP variability was calculated...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Kitamura J,Ueno H,Nagai M,Hosomi N,Honjo K,Nakamori M,Mukai T,Imamura E,Nezu T,Aoki S,Ohshita T,Nomura E,Wakabayashi S,Maruyama H,Matsumoto M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to ascertain the clinical manifestations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) (GPA) with the involvement of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS). SUMMARY:All neurologic inpatients in a hospital over a 12-year period were reviewed. Nine pat...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Huang YH,Ro LS,Lyu RK,Chang HS,Wu YR,Chang KH,Kuo HC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The production of novel, motivated or useful material defines creativity, which appears to be one of the higher, specific, human brain functions. While creativity can express itself in virtually any domain, art might particularly well illustrate how creativity may be modulated by the normal or pathological brain. Evid...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Bogousslavsky J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, double-blind trial on the effects of GM1 ganglioside in cerebrovascular diseases was done on 40 patients; the treatment (40 mg/day i.m. injection) began after the acute phase and lasted 6 weeks. 18 cases took the drug and 16 the placebo. The evaluation of the cases was made by graduating the severity of ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Battistin L,Cesari A,Galligioni F,Marin G,Massarotti M,Paccagnella D,Pellegrini A,Testa G,Tonin P

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrophic changes in the inferior olivary nuclei have been occasionally described in patients with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). To elucidate the incidence of olivary hypertrophy, we investigated morphologically the olives and their associated pathways in 20 autopsied cases: 11 cases of PSP, 3 cases of Mach...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Hanihara T,Amano N,Takahashi T,Itoh Y,Yagishita S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lupus anticoagulant, an immunoglobulin of the IgG or IgM class, is one of a group of antiphospholipid antibodies. Although an anticoagulant in vitro, its action in vivo is that of a procoagulant. This procoagulant activity may involve many organ systems including the nervous system. Thus far cerebral thrombosis, s...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Englert H,Derue G,Hughes GR

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 49-year-old alcoholic woman was admitted for convulsions. She died after a 4-week clinical course characterized by a persistent coma with diffuse muscular hypertonia. Post-mortem examination of the brain demonstrated a spongy degeneration and gliosis of the cerebral cortex, limited to the 3rd and the 4th layers. No ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Naeije R,Franken L,Jacobovitz D,Flament-Durand J

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The urinary clearance of pyridostigmine was studied in six patients with myasthenia gravis. In three patients on pyridostigmine alone, renal clearance ranged from 349 to 481 ml/min, corresponding to a pyridostigmine:creatinine clearance ratio of 2.64 to 3.46. In a patient on bendrofluazide as well as pyridostigmine, a...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Chan K,Calvey TN

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulinum toxin type B (BT-B) therapy failure due to formation of botulinum toxin type B antibodies (BT-B-AB) has only been reported in patients with botulinum toxin type A antibodies (BT-A-AB). We are reporting BT-B-AB-induced therapy failure in 2 patients with no previous exposure to botulinum toxin. In patient 1 co...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Dressler D,Bigalke H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of thoracic hematomyelia secondary to anticoagulant therapy is presented. Clinical features, similar to 2 other previously reported cases, are discussed. A high index of suspicion may lead to a quick diagnostic procedure and successful decompressive surgery. ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Constantini S,Ashkenazi E,Shoshan Y,Israel Z,Umansky F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging and angiography is the technique of choice in the diagnosis and follow-up of cerebral venous thrombosis: Thrombosis appears as an absence of flow void on spin echo images and lack of signal in angiographic techniques. The thrombus signal intensity is different on T1 and T2 spin echo weighted...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Bianchi D,Maeder P,Bogousslavsky J,Schnyder P,Meuli RA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Association of Young Neurologists and Trainees (EAYNT) is a non-profit organization which acts on behalf of young neurologists in Europe and concertedly exerts influence on the formation of a new generation of neurologists [Struhal et al.: Eur J Neurol 2009;16:e146-e148]. This concerns particularly the Ge...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Struhal W,Falup-Pecurariu C,Sztriha LK,Grisold W,Sellner J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Camptocormia (bent spine syndrome, cyphose hystérique) is an abnormality characterized by severe forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine which typically increases during walking or standing and completely disappears in supine position. Camptocormia can be due to central nervous system diseases, such as Parkinson's ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Finsterer J,Strobl W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An HIV-positive patient presented the classical syndrome of pure alexia. Neuroradiologic investigation by computed tomography showed a ring-like lesion in the left posterior white matter. The clinical manifestations as well as the radiologic findings resolved after antiprotozoal treatment. ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Lüscher C,Horber FF

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy is an important approach for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treatment. Multimodal neuroimaging methods ideally provide the exact localization, extent, and metabolic activity of target tissues. Post-stroke cognitive impairment has recently been realized to be a...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Xu G,Dong X,Niu X,Zheng G,Wang H,Zhang F,Li L,Lv P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 17-year-old patient who presented a chronic relapsing sensorimotor demyelinating neuropathy with 6 relapses over a 7-year period, preceding by 4 years the diagnosis of a multicentric angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia. A role for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) as a trigger of the neuropathy may be suggested ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Vingerhoets F,Kuntzer T,Delacrétaz,Steck AJ,Knecht H,Bogousslavsky J,Meier C,Regli F

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diplopia, blurred vision and colour disturbances are well-known side effects associated with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue colour test (F-100) is an accepted and sensitive tool to detect changes in colour perception. To determine the impact of AEDs upon colour vision, we evaluated 37 consecut...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： López L,Thomson A,Rabinowicz AL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a clinical syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by sudden onset anterograde amnesia, which was thought to resolve completely. However, some authors have also suggested permanent memory impairment. It is unclear whether these results reflect a true persistent damage or a simply t...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Uttner I,Weber S,Freund W,Schmitz B,Ramspott M,Huber R

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 18-year-old mongoloid girl (trisomy 21) of Asian descent presented two symptoms rarely associated with mongolism (Down's syndrome). (1) Brain stem calcification; the first case diagnosed in vivo in mongolism on computerized axial tomography. (2) Hallucinatory psychotic depression; the first case successfully treate...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Jakab I

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies focusing on the anatomy and pathology of the 7th cranial nerve have already been published. However, only scattered cases of herpes zoster oticus (HZO) have been described and only the MRI appearance of the soft temporal bone structures has been reporte...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Berrettini S,Bianchi MC,Segnini G,Sellari-Franceschini S,Bruschini P,Montanaro D

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most reports on thalamic infarcts have focused on clinicoanatomical correlations while the mechanisms of stroke have rarely been investigated. Moreover, most series have included mainly elderly stroke patients, whereas scarce information is available about the etiology of thalamic infarcts in the young. OBJ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Pezzini A,Del Zotto E,Archetti S,Albertini A,Gasparotti R,Magoni M,Vignolo LA,Padovani A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the clinical characteristics of aged patients with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), 4 patients with this disease who were over 50 years were examined. The ages at onset in all patients were later than 30 years. All were proven to have a deletion around exons 45-55 of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Yazaki M,Yoshida K,Nakamura A,Koyama J,Nanba T,Ohori N,Ikeda S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Statins inhibit the production of 2,3-dimethoxy,5-methyl,6-polyisoprene parabenzoquinone also known as ubiquinone or coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which is required for mitochondrial electron transport. Idiopathic or primary CoQ10 deficiencies have been known to cause mitochondrial encephalomyopathy. METHODS:We pre...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Thomas JE,Lee N,Thompson PD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum concentration of S-100B is reported to reflect the severity of brain damage. The purpose of this study was to determine whether elevated serum S-100B concentrations were related to neuropsychological test performance of patients in the subacute phase of recovery from mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). S-100B...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Stapert S,de Kruijk J,Houx P,Menheere P,Twijnstra A,Jolles J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Missed cerebral aneurysms in CT-negative patients can have serious implications. We set out to determine the usefulness of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spectrophotometry and the individual significance of CSF oxyhaemoglobin, bilirubin and methaemoglobin in 463 CT scan-negative patients with suspected subarachnoid haemorr...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Gunawardena H,Beetham R,Scolding N,Lhatoo SD

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00