Carotid Doppler - costs and need after stroke or TIA.

abstract：:A 54 year-old woman showed the unusual association of a Guillain-Barré syndrome and opsoclonus, a rare eye movement characterized by involuntary bursts of jerking, ataxic and multidirectional saccades, without an intersaccadic interval. Since opsoclonus is a phenomenon described exclusively in CNS diseases, the case r...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Nicolai A,Lazzarino LG

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Subjective feelings of memory decline are fairly common among the elderly. The causes of this are heterogeneous, and may be related to both affective and cognitive disorders. We attempted to explore the associations between subjective and cognitive measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Healthy subjects were studi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Balash Y,Mordechovich M,Shabtai H,Merims D,Giladi N

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period 1935-1976, 200 cases of brain abscess were treated in the University Clinic of Neurosurgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen. 119 patients survived. Out of 40 deaths during the follow-up period, 37 were unrelated to the previous brain abscess. 12 patients emigrated and were lost to follow-up. History and ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Nielsen H,Harmsen A,Gyldensted C

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In a previous study, we found that nine of the 47 siblings to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with a normal neurologic examination carry an intrathecal oligoclonal immunopathy with limited specificity, a condition we termed MS immunopathic trait. Here we searched for neurological dysfunction with increased s...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Haghighi S,Frisén L,Odén A,Andersen O

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A highly adaptive aspect of human memory is the enhancement of explicit, consciously accessible memory by emotional stimuli. We studied the performance of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and elderly controls using a memory battery with emotional content, and we correlated these results with the amygdala an...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Schultz RR,de Castro CC,Bertolucci PH

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cortical blindness, a rare form of cyclosporine (CSA) neurotoxicity, has previously been described in only nine bone marrow transplant (BMT) recipients. METHODS:Our institution averages 35 allogeneic BMT's per year. In the past year we have seen two women with reversible cortical blindness secondary to CS...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Edwards LL,Wszolek ZK,Normand MM

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined whether the apolipoprotein E (ApoE) allele epsilon4 influences imaging findings in stroke as assessed by diffusion- (DWI) and perfusion-weighted (PWI) magnetic resonance imaging, and MR angiography (MRA). METHODS:Eight ApoE epsilon4 carriers and 15 non-carriers with acute ischemic stroke in the ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Liu Y,Nuutinen J,Laakso MP,Karonen JO,Soimakallio S,Aronen HJ,Vanninen RL

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether variants in the Slit and Trk-like 1 gene (SLITRK1) are present in American Caucasian population of patients with Tourette syndrome (TS). METHODS:We sequenced the 3'-untranslated region for var321 and the whole coding region in the SLITRK1 gene in 82 Caucasian patients with TS from North ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Deng H,Le WD,Xie WJ,Jankovic J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper reports a family settled in the northern part of Norway, with a hereditary neurological disorder consisting clinically of spastic paraplegia associated with neurogenic bladder disturbances and syndactylia. Nine out of 22 members in three generations exhibit these clinical features. The bladder distur...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Opjordsmoen S,Nyberg-Hansen R

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent herpes zoster myelitis is very rare. However, a case was recently observed in our hospital. A 43-year-old woman developed myelitis 2 weeks after development of shingles. Her condition was improved by methylprednisolone. Seven months later, she developed myelitis after development of shingles again. Antibody ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Nakano T,Awaki E,Araga S,Takai H,Inoue K,Takahashi K

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brivaracetam (BRV) is a new antiseizure medication (ASM) that is currently approved for adjunctive treatment in patients with focal onset seizures. Similarly to levetiracetam (LEV), BRV works by binding SV2A vesicles with a high affinity and a linear pharmacokinetic profile. Retrospective studies and randomized clinic...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Verrotti A,Grasso EA,Cacciatore M,Matricardi S,Striano P

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Flt3 ligand (FL) is a cytokine with a neurotrophic and antiapoptotic activity in the central nervous system that induces the survival of neurons. The aim of the study was to measure levels of FL in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study involved 23 ALS patients and...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Iłzecka J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate a psychological therapy program used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and including cognitive/behavioral strategies, relaxation training and physical exercise. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The participants were 29 patients with MS recruited from an outpatient u...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Tesar N,Baumhackl U,Kopp M,Günther V

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The role of the natural anticoagulants, antithrombin III (AT III), protein C (PC), and protein S (PS), in patients with mild to moderate ischemic stroke remains uncertain. We aimed to find out whether their levels in peripheral blood correlated with the severity of neurological deficit or can pre...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Haapaniemi E,Tatlisumak T,Soinne L,Syrjälä M,Kaste M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) contributes to dementia and disability in the elderly, and may negatively affect stroke outcomes. We aimed to evaluate to what extent single features and global burden of SVD detected with magnetic resonance (MR) are associated with worse outcomes in patients with ischae...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Arba F,Inzitari D,Ali M,Warach SJ,Luby M,Lees KR,STIR\/VISTA Imaging Collaboration.

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that white matter lesions (WMLs) is an important risk factor for cognitive impairment, but the underlying mechanisms have not been clarified. OBJECTIVE:We tested the hypothesis that the cognitive impairments associated with periventricular white matter hyperintensities (PWMHs) on...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Zi W,Duan D,Zheng J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some recent studies have found an association between foetal malformations in earlier antiepileptic drug (AED)-exposed pregnancies and an increased hazard of such malformations in subsequent pregnancies. We investigated this matter further, and also considered the possible role of spontaneous abortions in pr...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Vajda FJ,O'Brien TJ,Graham JE,Hitchcock AA,Lander CM,Eadie MJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility of disturbed dopamine and serotonin metabolism in senile dementia of Alzheimer type was studied. The basal concentrations of homovanillic acid (HVA) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were studied in 28 patients with senile dementia of Alzheimer type and in 13 controls...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Soininen H,MacDonald E,Rekonen M,Riekkinen PJ

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the blood-brain barrier (BBB function), serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 118 patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and 50 healthy controls was analyzed with regard to albumin concentrations. For the AD group, clinical vascular factors were also recorded. The CSF/serum albumin ratio was used as ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Blennow K,Wallin A,Fredman P,Karlsson I,Gottfries CG,Svennerholm L

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spontaneous occurrence of blepharospasm and dystonic movements in face muscles, particularly those of the perioral and mandibular regions, has been named as Meige's disease which was first described by Henry Meige in 1910. We report the case of a woman with Meige's syndrome whose symptoms improved with the use of ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Yardimci N,Karatas M,Kilinc M,Benli S

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of electromyography (EMG) recorded from the external anal sphincter (EAS) in the diagnosis of atypical parkinsonian syndromes is a matter for continuous debate. Most studies addressing this issue are retrospective. METHODS:In this study, we prospectively investigated six patients with Parkinson's D...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Winge K,Jennum P,Lokkegaard A,Werdelin L

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total lymphoid irradiation (TLI) has been reported to delay deterioration in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders. METHODS--In an open trial, the effect of TLI combined with a one year course of low dose prednisone was compared to the effect of sham TLI and TLI only in a prior do...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Cook SD,Devereux C,Troiano R,Bansil S,Zito G,Sheffet A,Jotkowitz A,Rohowsky-Kochan C,Dowling PC

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 23-year-old patient suffering from mental deterioration was referred for CT study following her first epileptic fit. The study disclosed generalized atrophy and diffuse symmetric white matter hypodensities. Similar findings were found in her 13-year-old retarded sister. The diagnosis of metachromatic leukodystrophy ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Reider-Grosswasser I,Bornstein N

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ultrasonographic assessment of carotid artery plaque morphology is widely used to identify patients at high risk for stroke. However, the reliability of plaque analysis in high-grade stenosis is uncertain. We determined the interrater reliability of sonographic plaque morphology analysis in patients with seve...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hartmann A,Mohr JP,Thompson JL,Ramos O,Mast H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rats with different levels of blood glucose concentration were exposed to 10 min of complete brain ischemia achieved by compression of neck vessels by a pneumatic cuff. All normoglycemic rats survived the ischemic period and made the best clinical recovery. Hyperglycemic rats died within 12 h. Seizure activity was obs...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Siemkowicz E,Hansen AJ

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain perfusion was studied interictally with 99mTc-HM-PAO SPECT in 47 adult patients with partial epilepsy and normal brain CT. Epilepsy was classified as secondarily generalized in 24 patients, as complex partial in 17 patients and as simple partial in 6 patients. In 24 patients good seizure control was not achieved...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Launes J,Iivanainen M,Salmi T,Nikkinen P,Lindroth L,Liewendahl K

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) G-308A, tumor necrosis factor-beta (TNF-beta) G+252A and interleukin-4 (IL-4) C-590T polymorphisms and susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS) development and clinical course of the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two hundred an...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kamali-Sarvestani E,Nikseresht A,Aflaki E,Sarvari J,Gharesi-Fard B

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A previous epidemiological study of Parkinson's disease (PD) in the county of Tartu, Estonia, found an adjusted prevalence rate of 152/100 000 persons. We aimed to determine PD prevalence almost 20 years later, as well as evaluate any dynamic changes in disease frequency compared to the first study. METHODS...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kadastik-Eerme L,Taba N,Asser T,Taba P

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The clinical differentiation between early Parkinson's disease (PD) and essential tremor (ET) could be difficult, therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate 99mTc-TRODAT-1 SPECT as an applicable tool in this field. METHODS:99mTc-TRODAT-1 single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) was perform...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Wang J,Jiang YP,Liu XD,Chen ZP,Yang LQ,Liu CJ,Xiang JD,Su HL

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00