Promoting neurological recovery in the post-acute stroke phase: benefits and challenges.

abstract：:Sir William Gull coined the name 'anorexia nervosa'. Examples of self-starvation appeared in the Hellenistic era. Holy anorexics abused their bodies, rejected marriage and sought religious asylum where many perished and became saints. The condition then paled into obscurity until the 19th century. Louis-Victor Marce (...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Pearce JM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally believed that a homonymous defect of macular vision (HMV) is caused by a small lesion restricted to the occipital lobe tip and rarely results from ischemic stroke. The incidence of HMV was studied retrospectively in 54 patients with infarction of the posterior cerebral artery territory who underwent Go...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Isa K,Miyashita K,Yanagimoto S,Nagatsuka K,Naritomi H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) is now recognized as a distinct, albeit rare, neurological condition, the path to its recognition was long and winding. This article provides an insight into the medical history of MMN "patient zero" and the first scientific publication that led to the recognition of MMN by t...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Ochsner F,Tatu L

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Divers may be at risk of long-term CNS damage from non-symptomatic hyperbaric exposure. We investigated the effect of severe, controlled hyperbaric exposure on a group of healthy goats with similar histories. Thirty goats were exposed to various dive profiles over a period of 5 years, with 17 experiencing decompressio...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Blogg SL,Loveman GA,Seddon FM,Woodger N,Koch A,Reuter M,Gennser M,White MG

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：BACKGROUND/AIM:In this case-control study, our aim was to check for a possible independent role of hypertension in increasing the risk of developing Bell's palsy. METHODS:All patients diagnosed as having Bell's palsy referred to a neurology clinic were enrolled as cases. Controls were selected among other patients ref...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Savadi-Oskouei D,Abedi A,Sadeghi-Bazargani H

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tetrahydrocannabinol:cannabidiol (THC:CBD) oromucosal spray (Sativex®) is an add-on therapy for moderate-to-severe multiple sclerosis (MS)-related drug-resistant spasticity (MSS). AIM:The MOVE-2 EU study collected data from everyday clinical practice concerning the effectiveness and tolerability of THC:CBD....

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Vermersch P,Trojano M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nocturnal polygraphic recordings (electroencephalography, electro-oculography, submental and intercostal muscle electromyography, electrocardiography, respiration by thoracic strain gauges and oronasal thermistors) with continuous monitoring of arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation by pulse oximeter were performed in 8 pa...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Manni R,Piccolo G,Banfi P,Cerveri I,Bruschi C,Zoia C,Tartara A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the trajectory to diagnosis and information provided in a series of cluster headache (CH) patients from five headache clinics. METHODS:CH patients were asked to fill in an ad hoc questionnaire. RESULTS:Seventy-five patients (mean age 41.5 years, 67 males) completed the questionnaire. Patients ha...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Sánchez Del Rio M,Leira R,Pozo-Rosich P,Laínez JM,Alvarez R,Pascual J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Although most late-onset seizures (LS) appear within 2 years after stroke, some of them occur later and their characteristics are unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of patients with very-late-onset seizures (VLS) to those with early-onset seizures (ES) and those with LS. P...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： De Reuck J,Sieben A,Van Maele G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dysnatremia, which is associated with increased mortality in general intensive care units (ICU), has not been thoroughly studied in neurologic ICU (NICU). METHODS:Prevalence of dysnatremia was retrospectively assessed. The multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to determine the influence of...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Zhang YZ,Qie JY,Zhang QH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed serial neurophysiological tests in 22 patients with confirmed Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) for 12 months following onset of the disease. Twenty-five age- and sex-matched healthy controls were also tested. Tests included nerve conduction and automated quantitative thermal threshold measurements. The commo...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Thomaides TN,Kerezoudi EP,Zoukos Y,Chaudhuri KR

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently observed a diffuse slowing of brain waves using serial quantitative electroencephalographic (qEEG) examinations in interferon (IFN)-alpha-treated chronic hepatitis C patients. However, it remains unclear how this alteration could be assessed. We evaluated the correlation between the qEEG changes and t...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Kamei S,Sakai T,Matsuura M,Tanaka N,Kojima T,Arakawa Y,Matsukawa Y,Mizutani T,Oga K,Ohkubo H,Matsumura H,Hirayanagi K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After briefly evaluating the contraindications and indications of vasoactive and eumetabolic therapy of cerebral ischemia, the paper considers the main drugs at present in use in therapy of the syndrome induced by diffused cerebral arteriosclerosis. Among the drugs with a mainly vasoactive effect, consideration is giv...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Strano A,Pinto A,Davì G,Novo S,Riolo F

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：:A case of post-convulsive spinal spidural haematoma in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis is presented. As acute tetraplegia developed, surgery was performed with finding of blood clots in the extradural space from C6 to D8. Lethal evolution due to late referral to medical care stresses the need for prompt decompre...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Agnetti V,Monaco F,Mutani R

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:It is often difficult to diagnose stroke subtypes at admission, particularly in sinus rhythm cases. Vascular pedicle width (VPW) on chest X-ray (CXR) and maximal P-wave duration (P-max) on electrocardiogram (ECG) are again realized as useful parameters reflecting intravascular volume and atrial conduction s...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Sugie M,Kamiya Y,Iizuka N,Murakami H,Kawamura M,Ichikawa H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessing collateral status is important in acute ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study was to compare multiphasic perfusion computed tomography (MPCT) with digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in predicting leptomeningeal collateral flow in acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction. METHODS:Conse...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Kim SJ,Noh HJ,Yoon CW,Kim KH,Jeon P,Bang OY,Kim GM,Chung CS,Lee KH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mood disorder is a frequent complication of stroke. Comorbid depressive and anxiety disorders are very common, indicating that it is advisable to assess both disorders at the same time. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD) and poststroke anxiety (PSA) at ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Kim JT,Park MS,Yoon GJ,Jung HJ,Choi KH,Nam TS,Lee SH,Choi SM,Kim BC,Kim MK,Cho KH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within non-rapid eye movement sleep, two complementary modalities of arousal organization may be identified: (1) the cyclic alternating pattern (CAP), correlated with successive upward (phase A) and downward (phase B) fluctuations of arousal and arousal-related vegetative functions, and (2) non-CAP, corresponding to a...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Terzano MG,Parrino L,Spaggiari MC

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To study gender differences of coping with illness strategies in tension-type headaches. METHOD:We enrolled 89 subjects (50 women, 39 men) suffering from episodic (n = 37) and chronic (n = 52) tension-type headaches (TTH). Patients were required to answer a Freiburg Questionnaire of Coping with Illness (FQCI...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Rollnik JD,Karst M,Piepenbrock S,Gehrke A,Dengler R,Fink M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human slow wave sleep (hSWS) is an important form of sleep that seems to take priority over REM sleep. Although hSWS is commonly thought to be associated with enhanced tissue repair, evidence supporting this view is questioned. For example, total sleep deprivation and loss of hSWS have little or no adverse effect on b...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Horne JA

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is still largely unknown and it has been proposed that an impaired venous drainage from the central nervous system, defined as chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI), may play a role in this. We investigated the prevalence of extracranial venous drainage pattern alte...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Cardaioli G,Di Filippo M,Bianchi A,Eusebi P,Di Gregorio M,Gaetani L,Gallina A,Calabresi P,Sarchielli P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a laser microprobe mass analysis of aluminum and iron content in the hippocampus and in the inferior temporal cortex in 2 cases of dementia pugilistica (DP), 4 cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and 3 controls. There was a predominant accumulation of Al and Fe within neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) in both DP ...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Bouras C,Giannakopoulos P,Good PF,Hsu A,Hof PR,Perl DP

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Don Quixote de la Mancha, which is considered one of the most important and influential works of Western modern prose, contains many references of interest for almost all of the medical specialties. In this regard, numerous references to neurology can be found in Cervantes' immortal work. In this study, we aimed to re...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Palma JA,Palma F

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) with urokinase is the standard reperfusion therapy for acute cerebral infarction (ACI) in China. Only about 30% patients who use urokinase for IVT can recanalize. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the influencing factors of recanalization after IVT using urokinase in ACI p...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Zeng J,Wang F,Feng H,Chen F,Wang R,Chen Y,Chen X,Miao J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Albuminuria and carotid atherosclerosis are predictors of cardiovascular disease and potential predictors of cognitive decline. Our aim was to study whether albuminuria was an early predictor of cognitive function independent of carotid atherosclerosis in a general population. METHODS:The study populat...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Rogne SO,Solbu MD,Arntzen KA,Herder M,Mathiesen EB,Schirmer H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) affect almost all people with dementia at some stage during the progression of disease. The current study aimed at replicating previous findings on BPSD clustering in behavioral sub-syndromes. METHODS:One hundred and sixty-six consecutive outpati...

journal_title：European neurology

authors： Poletti M,Nuti A,Cipriani G,Bonuccelli U

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00