Vitamin D as a marker of cognitive decline in elderly Indian population.

abstract：:We describe a young patient of acute transverse myelitis (ATM) who developed true lower motor neuron (LMN) type flaccid paraplegia as a result of anterior horn cell damage in the region of cord inflammation that extended from conus upwards up to the D4 transverse level. We infer that flaccidity in acute phase of ATM i...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Pradhan S,Kumar A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neurologists in their clinical practice are faced with inquiries about the suitability of stem cell approaches by patients with a variety of acute and chronic (namely neurodegenerative) disorders. The challenge is to provide these patients with accurate information about the scope of stem cell use as well ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Devi MG,Sharma A,Mohanty S,Jain N,Verma K,Padma MV,Pal P,Chabbra HS,Khadilkar S,Prabhakar S,Singh G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The medical profession is considered to be one of the noblest professions in the world. The practice of medicine is capable of rendering noble service to humanity provided due care, sincerity, efficiency, and professional skill is observed by the doctors. However, today, the patient-doctor relationship has almost dimi...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Raveesh BN,Nayak RB,Kumbar SF

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Only few papers have investigated the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS), especially MS-related fatigue and the impact of the quality of sleep on the quality of life (QoL) in MS patients. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to measure the quality of life in MS patients and the impact of disability, fat...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ghaem H,Borhani Haghighi A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of sodium valproic acid (SVA) on the sleep quality of patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Standardized sleep questionnaires viz. Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were administered to 30 ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Nayak C,Sinha S,Ramachandraiah CT,Nagappa M,Thennarasu K,Taly AB,Satishchandra P

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to assess the safety, feasibility and clinical value of transcranial motor evoked potential (MEP) monitoring by electrical stimulation. SETTING:Clinical neurophysiology department of tertiary reach hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS:MEP monitoring was attempted in 44 "high risk" ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Shah PA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Stroke survivors suffer from significant neuropsychiatric disturbances and these disturbances act as barrier in the motor recovery. Medication is the common treatment but it has adverse effects. Hence, there is a need to find out effective treatments with or without minimal side effects for gross motor recov...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Bhardwaj M,Arumugam N,Gambhir S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pursuing a diagnosis despite a negative nerve biopsy report requires a strong clinical conviction. Paying attention to clinical details and a diligent review of medical records is needed to solve cases in which the diagnosis is not obvious despite numerous tests. We present once such case of an elderly man with chroni...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kharadi M,Harsha SV,Gopalakrishnan G,Karthick GA,Raj V,Kannan S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is common in the Asian population, but less studied in South Asians compared to East Asians. We compared risk factors, treatments, and outcomes among consecutive patients with symptomatic ICAD from India with a mixed-ethnic cohort from Chicago, Illinois. ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Saraf U,Prabhakaran S,Arun K,Babiker A,Rajendran A,Kesavadas C,Sylaja PN

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takayasu's arteritis is a chronic, idiopathic, inflammatory disease primarily affecting aorta and its branches. It mainly affects young females in the age group of 10-30 years. Various atypical presentations of Takayasu's arteritis have been described in children. These atypical presentations can cause delayed diagnos...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Zaki SA,Chavan V,Shanbag P

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical education in India is expected to undergo a significant reform after the introduction of the National Medical Commission Act. Single, nationwide National Exit Test (NEXT) is an essential provision under this act, which will be implemented during the next three years. It aims to bring about uniformity in the mi...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ranjan P,Ranjan R,Kumar M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine is a chronic and disabling disorder. Treatment of migraine often comprises of symptomatic (abortive) and preventive (prophylactic) treatment. The current drugs used in migraine prophylaxis include antidepressant drugs (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic antidepressants), and anti-epileptic dru...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Sadeghian H,Motiei-Langroudi R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old male with chronic lymphatic leukemia (CLL) after 6 months of fludarabine therapy was admitted with status epilepticus and developed left hemiplegia. His magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple T2 hyperintense lesions in the right frontal and left parieto-occipital lesion, simulating progressive mult...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kalita J,Patel NS,Misra UK

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stent retrieval system is an established treatment modality in acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion. Here, we describe a complication which occurred during mechanical thrombectomy in three cases where the clot dislodged during retrieval. There was a possibility of the clot getting reinjected into the arte...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Huded V,Nambiar V,De Souza R,Bohra V,Ramankutty R

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningitis and meningoencephalitis account for the majority of central nervous system infections by Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Macroscopic listerial brain abscess is a rare infection. Early recognition of Listeria brain abscesses represents a major diagnostic challenge. Mortality from Listeria brain abscesses is hig...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Flores-Perez RO,Villarreal-Villarreal CD,Garza JAC,Galarza-Delgado DA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Glutaric aciduria Type-I (GA-I) has characteristic clinical and neuroimaging features, which clinches the diagnosis in a majority of patients. However, there have been few case reports on GA-I from India. This study was undertaken to study the clinical presentations, metabolic profile, neuroim...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kamate M,Patil V,Chetal V,Darak P,Hattiholi V

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:In Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS), worsening of weakness or disability after initial period of recovery or stabilization is described as treatment-related fluctuations (TRF). Aim:This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and outcome of six patients with GBS and TRF. Patients and Methods:Six...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ramakrishnan S,Mustare V,Philip M,Thennarasu K,Periyavan S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent supreme court of India judgment on autonomy makes it necessary for all practicing neurologists to appraise themselves of the changing legal framework for End-of-Life decision-making in India. A pathway has been prescribed for advance care planning and medical futility decision-making. This is an evolving la...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Gursahani R,Mani RK,Simha SN

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare, sporadic neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by a classical triad of facial port wine nevus, ipsilateral leptomeningeal angiomatosis (LAM) and glaucoma. The incidence of SWS is 1/50,000 live births, although it is more often underreported. The incidence of SWS without facial ne...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jagtap SA,Srinivas G,Radhakrishnan A,Harsha KJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Despite the evidence from randomized clinical trials, the effectiveness of intravenous tissue recombinant plasminogen activator (IV-tPA) for elderly patients (≥80 yrs) with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is often an important consideration in clinical practice. We evaluated the effect of older age on a...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Sharma A,Sharma VK,Ahmad A,Gupta D,Khan K,Shuaib A,Alexandrov AV,Saqqur M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the clinical profile and predictors of outcome in children with status epilepticus (SE) during resuscitation in pediatric emergency department. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Admission and resuscitation data of children, aged bet...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Santhanam I,Yoganathan S,Sivakumar VA,Ramakrishnamurugan R,Sathish S,Thandavarayan M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this work was to assess the respiratory functions of ambulatory Duchenne patients and to propose an earlier time period for intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Lung functions and North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) scores of Duchenne patients were evaluated simultaneously. RESULTS:Thirty ambulatory...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ekici B,Ergül Y,Tatlı B,Bilir F,Binboğa F,Süleyman A,Tamay Z,Calışkan M,Güler N

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leigh syndrome (LS) is a heterogeneous familial or sporadic neurodegenerative disorder. It is typically seen in infancy or childhood, although rare cases of adult onset have been described. The authors describe a 37-year-old woman who presented with protracted gastrointestinal symptoms followed by acute brain stem syn...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jabeen SA,Sandeep G,Mridula KR,Meena AK,Borgohain R,Sundaram C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of Nicolau syndrome (NS) in a 36-year-old adult taking an unusual and devastating hyperacute irreversible paraplegia after an intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin as a part of routine chemoprophylaxis of her rheumatic heart disease is reported. Although this syndrome is a considerably rare, iatrogen...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Shelley BP,Prasad P,Manjunath MM,Chakraborti S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Diagnostic evaluation of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A (LGMD2A) involves specialized studies on muscle biopsy and mutation analysis. Mutation screening is the gold standard for diagnosis but is difficult as the gene is large and multiple mutations are known. This study evaluates the util...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Khadilkar SV,Chaudhari CR,Dastur RS,Gaitonde PS,Yadav JG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Reduced hemoglobin concentration has an adverse impact on the ischemic penumbra in patients with ischemic stroke as it causes reduced oxygen delivery to neuronal tissue and predisposes to infarct expansion. There is a paucity of data on the impact of anemia on early functional outcomes. Aims:To determine th...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Chang T,Weeratunga P,Vithanage T,Wijewickrama P,Kularathne S,Fernando S,Arambepola C

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a major health problem world-wide and its burden has been rising in last few decades. Until now tissue plasminogen activator is only approved treatment for stroke. Angiogenesis plays a vital role for striatal neurogenesis after stroke. Administration of various growth factors in an early post ischemic phase,...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Talwar T,Srivastava MV

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The global workspace of consciousness was proposed in its elementary framework by Baars, in 1982. Since the time of inception, there have been many speculations and modifications of this theory, but the central theme has remained the same, which refers to the global availability of information in the brain. However, t...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Prakash R,Prakash O,Prakash S,Abhishek P,Gandotra S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limbic encephalitis (LE) is a neurological syndrome that may present in association with cancer, infection, or as an isolate clinical condition often accompanying autoimmune disorders. LE associated with glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies (anti-GAD) is rare in children. Here, we characterized the clinical and labo...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Incecik F,Hergüner OM,Yıldızdaş D,Horoz O,Besen S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromyelitis optica is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system. The discovery of a specific antibody (NMO IgG /aquaporin-4 antibody) in patients with this condition has led to a marked revival of research on the disease. This article summarizes the major advances in neuromyelitis optica, ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jacob A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00