Cognitive and sleep features of multiple system atrophy: review and prospective study.

abstract：:Reduction in caeruloplasmin (Cp) levels is sometimes found in other sporadic movement disorders, not limited to Wilson's disease (WD). Serum levels of Cp, copper, iron and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase were measured in 71 patients with various diagnoses of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD), atypic...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Ling H,Bhidayasiri R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined 29 patients with chronic progressive ganglionopathy of different etiology. Neurophysiological abnormalities were dominated by a widespread decrease in sensory nerve action potential amplitudes, which involved both upper and lower limb nerves, even in patients with asymmetrical or patchy clinical presentati...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Lauria G,Pareyson D,Sghirlanzoni A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:20 patients who had clinical symptoms and/or signs of compression of the 7th and/or 6th cervical roots were examined. Motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities, velocities in the proximal segment of the median nerve determined by measuring F-wave latencies, cervical somatosensory evoked potentials, and needle elec...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Tackmann W,Radü EW

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) in the very early stage may be challenging. Our aim was to report the neurophysiological abnormalities in GBS within 4 days of clinical onset. We expected that GBS will be diagnosed by the assistance of neurophysiological study in the very early stage. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Jin J,Hu F,Qin X,Liu X,Li M,Dang Y,Dang J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether writing errors are predictive of longitudinal brain atrophy progression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS:The frequency of writing errors in 6 ALS patients without dementia was compared with longitudinal changes in lateral ventricular areas of the bilateral anteri...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Ichikawa H,Ohno H,Murakami H,Ohnaka Y,Kawamura M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the involvement of the immune system in acquired forms of cerebellar ataxia has been frequently demonstrated. In this study, we describe 6 out of 49 patients with subacute or chronic progressive cerebellar ataxia in whom antibodies against neuronal and non-neuronal antigens were identified. Two women ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Fancellu R,Pareyson D,Corsini E,Salsano E,Laurà M,Bernardi G,Antozzi C,Andreetta F,Colecchia M,Di Donato S,Mariotti C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present report evaluates the suppression of antiepileptic drugs in a group of 608 epileptics. Conditions for the suppression of antiepileptic treatment included a previous seizure-free period of 5 years under medication, and a careful evaluation of individual social and work-related circumstances. The reduction of...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Oller-Daurella L,Oller L

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sensory conduction velocity of the median nerve has been determined according to the technique described by Buchthal and Rosenfalck in 32 pneumatic tool workers and in 32 normal controls of the same age group. In each worker and in 8 normals of the same age group the Meissner corpuscles of the skin of the thumb of...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Abbruzzese M,Loeb C,Ratto S,Sacco G

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 128 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and 204 blood donors (control persons) the in vitro activation of 'Ficoll-purified' peripheral blood T lymphocytes was measured using the 3H-thymidine incorporation rate without (spontaneous proliferation) and with mitogen addition (concanavalin A, phytohemagglutinin). Mito...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Trenn G,Kreuzfelder E,Hierholzer E,Scheiermann N,Bauer HJ,Bushart W

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate whether there are clues for a correlation between tumor progression and serum anti-Hu antibody concentration in patients with anti-Hu-associated paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS). 19 patients with anti-Hu-associated PNS were assigned to three groups according to the c...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Rauer S,Andreou I

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of phytohemagglutinin (PHA) and pokeweed mitogen (PWM) on blood lymphocytes was studied in multiple sclerosis, patients with acute CNS infections, and healthy controls. No significant differences in lymphocyte proliferation were registered between the group of MS patients and the two other groups, irrespect...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Kinnman J,Link H,Frydén A

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The history of Sayk's cell sedimentation chamber is examined and reviewed in the context of clinically utilizable cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology. METHODS:A review of the literature was undertaken in PubMed and Google Scholar to search for primary and secondary sources on the history of CSF diagnosis. Mor...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Dahlmann N,Zettl UK,Kumbier E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the hallmarks of the α-synucleinopathies is the degeneration of the autonomic nervous system. SUMMARY:This review discusses the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular autonomic failure within the context of the α-synucleinopathies. In addition, it outlines the utility of various laboratory assess...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Sambati L,Calandra-Buonaura G,Doria A,Cortelli P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for hemiparesis is beneficial, so far no study has examined the usefulness of rTMS for apathy. Thirteen patients with chronic stroke were assigned randomly to 2 groups: rTMS group (n = 7) and sham stimulation group (n = 6). The patients received 5 sessions o...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Sasaki N,Hara T,Yamada N,Niimi M,Kakuda W,Abo M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old woman presented with paralysis of upward gaze associated with Addison's pernicious anaemia. Administration of cyanocobalamin resulted in significant improvement of eye movements and haematological parameters. Isolated paralysis of upward gaze may be a feature of vitamin B12 deficiency. ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Sandyk R

更新日期：1984-01-01 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：:31 children aged between 6 weeks and 15 years, who had suffered a stroke, were investigated by computer tomography (CT). 8 patients had suffered transient ischemic attacks (TIA), 17 had completed ischemic strokes and 6 had hemorrhagic strokes. The mean interval between the stroke and the first CT investigation was 5 d...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Ladurner G,Fritsch G,Sager WD,Oberbauer R

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heretofore unreported findings in skeletal muscle in a 4th case of pure postganglionic dysautonomia are described. They consist of variation in fiber size, Z line and myofilamentous disorganization, intracytoplasmic inclusions and honeycomb formations. The most striking alterations, however, was excess lipid accumulat...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Afifi AK,Harik SI,Bergman RA,Mire-Salman J,Bahuth NB

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kearns-Sayre syndrome has been associated with large heteroplasmic mitochondrial DNA deletions and morphological alterations at the cytological level. We have measured the activities of different respiratory chain complexes in 3 patients presenting mitochondrial DNA deletions and found no close correlation between gen...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Reichmann H,Degoul F,Gold R,Meurers B,Ketelsen UP,Hartmann J,Marsac C,Lestienne P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 14-year follow-up the improvement of language functions and the decrease of EEG abnormalities are described in a girl with the Landau-Kleffner syndrome. In this case, the results of subsequent EEG recordings do not permit conclusions about the course of the aphasia. Disappearance of focal spike and waves, bilater...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： van Dongen HR,Meulstee J,Blauw-van Mourik M,van Harskamp F

更新日期：1989-01-01 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：:Our knowledge about pathophysiology of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) mainly originates from preclinical models of ICH. In this study, cerebral ultrastructure surrounding hematoma and its correlation with clinical severity were investigated in ICH patients. Thirty patients with basal ganglia hemorrhage and 6 control s...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Wang KY,Wu CH,Zhou LY,Yan XH,Yang RL,Liao LM,Ge XM,Liao YS,Li SJ,Li HZ,Gao LL,Lin JS,Huang SY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to assess the prevalence of headache and migraine, along with comorbidities, in a large -Saudi sample. METHODS:Self-reported information was collected about headache, migraine and migraine comorbidities including depression, restless legs syndrome (RLS), syncope, bruxism, hypertension and ischaemic...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Muayqil T,Al-Jafen BN,Al-Saaran Z,Al-Shammari M,Alkthiry A,Muhammad WS,Murshid R,Alanazy MH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 48-year-old woman was referred from Zaire with suspected rabies encephalitis. Survival was 34 days after the onset of symptoms and the diagnosis of rabies was ultimately proven after brain autopsy. Serial neurophysiological investigations, including EEG and multimodality evoked potentials and radiological examinatio...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Hantson P,Guérit JM,de Tourtchaninoff M,Deconinck B,Mahieu P,Dooms G,Aubert-Tulkens G,Brucher JM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The IgG oligoclonal bands in CSF can be found in high percentage of MS patients but the existence of a limited number of cases with CSF normal IgG profile is known as well. In the present study 63 out of 70 patients with definite MS and 24 out of 35 with probable MS had oligoclonal bands in the CSF at the isoelectric ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Rocchelli B,Poloni M,Mazzarello P,Delodovici M

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the predictive value of standard neurological evaluation, a commercially available biomarker assay and neuroimaging in the subacute phase for outcome after thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke. METHODS:Thirty-four consecutive ischemic stroke patients were evaluated by means of the NIH S...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Brouns R,Sheorajpanday R,Kunnen J,De Surgeloose D,De Deyn PP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD) has been linked to oxidative-mediated events including increased monoamine oxidase (MAO) and free-radical generation. We are investigating the ability of the MAO inhibitor, selegiline (deprenyl), and of the free-radical scavenger, tocopherol, to delay the onset of disabilit...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Shoulson I

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen children with definite multiple sclerosis (MS; aged 6-17 years, mean 11.4 +/- 2.7; 8 boys, 8 girls) were reviewed. Cerebellar symptoms and signs were frequent at initial presentation. Among laboratory studies, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) IgG index or oligoclonal bands were informative in 75%, evoked potentia...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Selcen D,Anlar B,Renda Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether corpus callosum atrophy predicts future clinical deterioration in multiple sclerosis. METHODS:In 39 multiple sclerosis patients the area of corpus callosum in the sagittal plane, T2 and T1 lesion volumes, brain parenchymal fraction and brain atrophy were determined at baseline and 1 year after...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Vaneckova M,Kalincik T,Krasensky J,Horakova D,Havrdova E,Hrebikova T,Seidl Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:197 cases of patients with CVI, subjected to surgery by carotid endarterectomy, are examined. The results were nearly always good and hence the technique is recommended. Particular interest is attached to the risk connected with carotid clamping, through intraoperative study of CBF with 133Xe, such a risk is practical...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Fiorani P,Pistolese GR,Faraglia V,Spartera C

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00