Cysticercosis of the cerebellopontine angle cistern mimicking epidermoid inclusion cyst.

abstract：:Soleus H-reflexes during tonic contractions and isometric ramp contractions of the ankle extensors in spastic and healthy subjects were measured. During the tonic contractions, the H-reflex increased with the contraction level. The increase was highest in the patients (p < 0.001). The facilitation of the H-reflex duri...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Toft E,Sinkjaer T

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the contribution of the demographical, clinical, analytical and genetic factors to brain signal intensity changes in T2-weighted MR images in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients and controls. METHODS:Susceptibility-weighted and FLAIR sequences were obtained in a 3T MR scanner. Iron-rela...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Vázquez-Costa JF,Mazón M,Carreres-Polo J,Hervás D,Pérez-Tur J,Martí-Bonmatí L,Sevilla T

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied clinically and electrophysiologically 8 patients affected by orthostatic tremor (OT), which is an unusual movement disorder consisting of shaking movements of the legs and trunk in the standing position. We failed to find any cause in 6 of the 8 cases. In 2 patients OT was clearly secondary to neurologic di...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Gabellini AS,Martinelli P,Gullì MR,Ambrosetto G,Ciucci G,Lugaresi E

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many anticonvulsants are known to cause osteomalacia, however, carbamazepine has not previously been studied in this regard. We studied 31 patients on carbamazepine (mean dose 758 mg +/- s.d. 468 mg per day), as a single drug for epilepsy for a duration of 20.5 +/- 10 months. Three patients (10%) had hypocalcaemia, an...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： O'Hare JA,Duggan B,O'Driscoll D,Callaghan N

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Differential diagnosis between vascular parkinsonism (VP) and Parkinson's Disease (PD) is often difficult, due to the overlap in clinical presentation and the lack of specificity at neuroimaging. Aim of the study was to identify a possible reliable marker at SPECT imaging useful to distinguish the two condit...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Contrafatto D,Mostile G,Nicoletti A,Dibilio V,Raciti L,Lanzafame S,Luca A,Distefano A,Zappia M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of caudal zona incerta-deep brain stimulation (cZi-DBS) on word-level speech intelligibility in patients with Parkinson's disease, under both an optimal listening condition and a simulated more naturalistic listening condition. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Spoken single words were extract...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Johansson L,Möller S,Olofsson K,Linder J,Nordh E,Blomstedt P,van Doorn J,Karlsson F

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in Parkinson's disease and may precede onset of motor symptoms. They are also known to increase caregiver's burden. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess neuropsychiatric symptoms in a cohort of Nigerian patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and compare wi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Ojagbemi AA,Akinyemi RO,Baiyewu O

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After surgery for ruptured anterior communicating artery (ACoA) aneurysm, several patients who have achieved a favorable neurological outcome yet have been observed to suffer from a poor cognitive outcome. The aim of this study was to explore the possible effects of temporary clip applications on frontal lob...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Akyuz M,Erylmaz M,Ozdemir C,Goksu E,Ucar T,Tuncer R

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe eight patients from three families presenting with myoclonus, ataxia, infrequent seizures and minimal intellectual impairment. All were Arabs from different parts of the Arabian peninsula. The new consensus on terminology, genetic and clinical definition of Baltic myoclonus, Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Unverr...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Shakir RA,Khan RA,al-Zuhair AG

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore adherence, persistence, and treatment patterns in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Finland treated with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for active MS in 2005-2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study cohort was identified using the Drug Prescription Register of Social Insurance Institute, ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lahdenperä S,Soilu-Hänninen M,Kuusisto HM,Atula S,Junnila J,Berglund A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study mathematical deficits in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS:Sixty-eight patients with mild AD and 242 normal controls (NC) received a standardized battery (EC 301-R) assessing number processing and calculation abilities. AD patients also received testing for language, memory, visu...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Carlomagno S,Iavarone A,Nolfe G,Bourène G,Martin C,Deloche G

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies demonstrating reduced quality of life and psychological well-being in multiple sclerosis (MS) have typically investigated patients within more advanced stages of disease. The aim of the present paper was to evaluate the emotional burden and quality of life of recently diagnosed MS patients and their ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Janssens AC,van Doorn PA,de Boer JB,van der Meché FG,Passchier J,Hintzen RQ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to estimate the risk of hip fracture after first-ever stroke, using a nationwide population-base data set and a retrospective cohort design. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The cohort study involved 18,413 patients surviving a first-ever stroke during the 12-year period from 1997 to 2008. Ano...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lin HL,Lin HC,Tseng YF,Liao HH,Worly JA,Pan CY,Hsu CY

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings of 16 patients with mycoplasma pneumoniae infections and different neurologic complications are presented. In acute meningitis there was predominantly a mononuclear cell reaction remitting in accordance with the improvement of the clinical symptoms. An early switch from IgM to Ig...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Maida E,Kristoferitsch W

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a heterogeneous inherited neuropathy. The number of known CMT genes is rapidly increasing mainly due to next-generation sequencing technology, at present more than 70 CMT-associated genes are known. We investigated whether variants in the DCTN2 could cause CMT. MATERIA...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Braathen GJ,Høyer H,Busk ØL,Tveten K,Skjelbred CF,Russell MB

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Status epilepticus (SE) describes an enduring epileptic state during which seizures are unremitting and tend to be self-perpetuating. We describe the clinical phases of generalized convulsive SE, impending SE, established SE, and subtle SE. We discuss the physiological and biochemical cascades which characterize self-...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Chen JW,Naylor DE,Wasterlain CG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively investigated 131 consecutive cases (both in- and outpatients) of suspected dementia to evaluate the relative frequency of different types of dementia in Chinese patients. Dementia was confirmed in 110 cases (84.0%). In contrast to the Western series, vascular dementia (39.1%) was slightly more frequen...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Liu HC,Tsou HK,Lin KN,Yan SH,Guo NW,Wang CL,Chiang BN

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of probable multiple sclerosis (MS) in Caltanissetta city, Sicily, is at least 51 per 100,000. If possible multiple sclerosis patients are included, it is 54 per 100,000. This value is similar to that found in other cities in Sicily: Enna, Monreale and Agrigento. The high prevalence of multiple sclerosi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Savettieri G,Elian M,Giordano D,Grimaldi G,Ventura A,Dean G

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the optimum trace count for jitter calculation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Single-fiber electromyography was performed during voluntary contraction (VC-SFEMG) of extensor digitorum muscle in six healthy and five myasthenic subjects. Twenty single-fiber action potential (SFAP) pairs were recorded from e...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Baslo MB,Yalinay P,Yildiz N,Ertaş M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bulbar dysfunction resulting from corticobulbar pathway or brainstem neuron degeneration is one of the most important clinical problems encountered in motor neuron disease (MND) and contributes to various respiratory complications which are major causes of morbidity and mortality. Chronic malnutrition as a consequence...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hadjikoutis S,Wiles CM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Neuropsychiatric symptoms commonly found after aneurysmal SAH are covered in the astheno-emotional disorder (AED) of Lindqvist & Malmgrens diagnostic system for organic psychiatry. This study aims to describe the reliability and symptomatology of AED and its relationship with social outcome. MATERIAL AND ME...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Rödholm M,Starmark JE,Svensson E,Von Essen C

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with prior poliomyelitis with paresis and excessive use (n = 8) and low use (n = 6) of residual anterior tibial motor units (MUs) during walking were subjected to muscle biopsy of the anterior tibial muscle (TA). Antibodies directed against cytoskeletal proteins, spectrin and desmin, and against Leu-19, a myo...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Borg K,Edström L

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the sensitivity and specificity of isoelectric focusing (IEF) with immunofixation, agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE) and the IgG index in detecting intrathecally synthesized IgG in multiple sclerosis (MS) and in other nervous system disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and se...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lunding J,Midgard R,Vedeler CA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) is characterized by the clinical motor symptoms of hypokinesia, rigidity, and tremor. Apart from these motor symptoms, cognitive deficits often occur in IPD. The positive effect of cholinesterase inhibitors on cognitive deficits in IPD and findings of earlier molecular im...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lorenz R,Samnick S,Dillmann U,Schiller M,Ong MF,Faßbender K,Buck A,Spiegel J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The F response can provide a measure of motoneurone excitability (MNE) and so it may be used to investigate upper motoneurone disorders. This report studies the F-wave configuration in patients with stroke to evaluate the changes of the central excitability of the motoneurones at different times after an acute cerebra...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Fierro B,Raimondo D,Modica A

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From December 1976 through March 1982, 188 patients entered an open non-random study carried out on hospitalized patients with a history of transient ischemic attacks or amaurosis fugax. Ninety-two patients received peroral anticoagulants usually combined with heparin treatment during the first days of treatment, and ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Eriksson SE

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients are described with muscular dystrophy and contractures. Although this disorder bears similarities to Emery-Dreifuss disease and variants previously described, absence of cardiomyopathy is a distinguishing feature. Electrodiagnostic testing and muscle biopsy are consistent with a myopathy. An autosomal d...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bailey RO,Dentinger MP,Toms ME,Hans MB

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the activity of cortico-cortical (intracortical) inhibitory circuits within the motor cortex in patients with progressive asymmetric limb-kinetic apraxia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We studied 4 patients with progressive limb-kinetic apraxia whose clinical diagnosis was corticobasal degeneration (CBD...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Okuma Y,Urabe T,Mochizuki H,Miwa H,Shimo Y,Mori H,Mizuno Y

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the presence of the afterdischarge activity following M- and F-waves in patients with peripheral neuropathies with or without muscle cramps. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Ten patients with peripheral neuropathies complaining of frequent muscle leg cramps (Group 1) and 14 patients with peripheral neuropat...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Parisi L,Serrao M,Rossi P,Valente G,Fattapposta F,Pierelli F,Amabile G

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the mortality rate in Parkinson's disease (PD) with a control group without PD, and to assess the relationship between mortality and features of PD. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Ninety PD patients and 50 controls, mortality ascertained at 11 years follow-up. RESULTS:The hazard ratio (HR) for mortality in...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hughes TA,Ross HF,Mindham RH,Spokes EG

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00