Gender differences in disability and health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease treated with stereotactic surgery.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the frequency of alcohol consumption and stroke mortality among eastern Finnish men. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This study is a population-based sample of men with an average follow-up of 20.2 years. A total of 2609 men with no history of stroke at ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Rantakömi SH,Kurl S,Sivenius J,Kauhanen J,Laukkanen JA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the need for and the costs of carotid Doppler and carotid endarterectomy after stroke or TIA in non-selected hospitalized patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:During 25 months hospitalized patients with stroke or TIA, in whom carotid endarterectomy could be relevant, were examined with carotid Doppler...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jespersen HF,Jørgensen HS,Nakayama H,Reith J,Olsen TS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested the validity of a self-administered version of the minimal record of disability (MRD) for multiple sclerosis (MS) by measuring the agreement level between patients' self-assessment and neurologists' independent ratings. 96 MS patients and 4 neurologists took part in the experiment; the agreement level was me...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Solari A,Amato MP,Bergamaschi R,Logroscino G,Citterio A,Bochicchio D,Filippini G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thirty patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) were treated by boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) at the Studsvik facility in Sweden, in a clinical trial exploring a procedure in which 900 mg p-boronophenylalanine (BPA) per kilo body weight was infused in 6 h. OBJECTIVE:The present study was designed ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： H-Stenstam B,Pellettieri L,Sköld K,Rezaei A,Brun A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hospital admission in otherwise healthy patients following a first unprovoked seizure is controversial. We aimed to evaluate the influence of admission in a neurology department on the identification of risk factors for seizure recurrence in patients with a first unprovoked seizure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Goldberg I,Neufeld MY,Auriel E,Gandelman-Marton R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between angiographically determined cerebral vasospasm following a subarachnoid hemorrhage and regional cerebral blood flow (CBF) was studied in 63 investigations of 45 patients. The CBF was measured using the intra-arterial 133-Xe clearance technique within one hour of angiography. A positive correlation...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jakobsen M,Overgaard J,Marcussen E,Enevoldsen EM

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen epileptic patients had their dose of anticonvulsant drugs changed twice, each time by 30-50 per cent of the initial medication. Before the dose change, the patients were given six especially adapted mental performance tests, which were designed to measure vigilance, reaction time and certain aspects of memory....

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Dekaban AS,Lehman EJ

更新日期：1975-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:We describe bilateral optic neuropathy in a patient affected by ovarian carcinoma treated with cis-platin 160 mg/m2 and carboplatin, 640 mg/m2. The patient was followed for 1 year, when recovery appeared. The few previous descriptions of CDDP optic nerve toxicity did not report recovery. METHODS:Computeri...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Caraceni A,Martini C,Spatti G,Thomas A,Onofrj M

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the role of transesophageal echocardiography in detecting the source of cerebral embolism in ischemic stroke patients and to evaluate the difference in occurrence of heart abnormalities in anterior and posterior circulation infarcts. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group i...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Mendel T,Pasierski T,Szwed H,Barańska-Gieruszczak M,Członkowska A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to assess the efficacy of subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) in Parkinson's disease (PD)-associated trunk posture abnormalities retrospectively analyzing data from 101 patients reporting mild-to-severe trunk posture abnormalities of a cohort of 216 PD patients treated with STN-DBS...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Artusi CA,Zibetti M,Romagnolo A,Rizzone MG,Merola A,Lopiano L

更新日期：2018-05-01 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:To study the effects of different colour imaging modes on the contrast-medium-enhanced image of the intracranial cerebral arteries. METHODS:Twelve healthy volunteers were studied transcranially after administration of 10 ml BY963 successively with Power Doppler (p-TCCS) and with colour Doppler frequency ima...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kaps M,Schaffer P,Beller KD,Seidel G,Wurst W

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the mechanisms of alternative strategies developed by stroke patients to compensate their motor impairment and their role in recovery. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The three-dimensional kinematics of the upper limb were quantified during unconstrained reaching movements in seven healthy individuals and i...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Roby-Brami A,Feydy A,Combeaud M,Biryukova EV,Bussel B,Levin MF

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：:A microtechnique was established for the study of the limited numbers of cells available in CSF. The method allowed for the determination of the number of immunoglobulin-secreting cells (IgSC) as well as the quantitation of immunoglobulin or specific antibody secreted into the culture medium. Dose-response curves and ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Sandberg M,Levinson AI,Zweiman B,Lisak RP

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Fatigue and apathy are two of the most common and most disabling non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). They have a high coincidence and can often be confused; moreover, their relationship is not fully understood. The aim of our study was to describe the coincidence of apathy with different fatigue ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Skorvanek M,Gdovinova Z,Rosenberger J,Saeedian RG,Nagyova I,Groothoff JW,van Dijk JP

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A confident and accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is important, but a specific diagnostic test for the disease does not exist. The traditional diagnostic criteria of Poser et al. were published in 1983, and recently, McDonald et al. recommended new criteria for the diagnosis of MS. PATIENTS AND ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Fangerau T,Schimrigk S,Haupts M,Kaeder M,Ahle G,Brune N,Klinkenberg K,Kotterba S,Möhring M,Sindern E,Multiple Sclerosis Study Group.

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptoms of acute renal failure were observed in an anorexia patient who had a history of frequent vomiting. The acute renal failure might have resulted from rhabdomyolysis subsequent to a disturbance of electrolyte balance. This acute renal failure might have resulted in death if not treated. We postulate that even a...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Abe K,Mezaki T,Hirono N,Udaka F,Kameyama M

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The well-being and physical function among patients with ALS and their next of kin was studied over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-five patients with ALS and their next of kin were studied with respect to physical, general and psychological well-being by the visual analogue scale (VAS) every 4-6 months....

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Olsson AG,Markhede I,Strang S,Persson LI

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta-2-microglobulin (beta 2m) levels were studied in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma of 52 patients with clinically definite multiple sclerosis (MS) and of 14 with aseptic meningo-encephalitis (AM). Reference values for beta 2m were defined in 72 subjects of different age groups with tension headache (TH). P...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Us O,Lolli F,Baig S,Link H

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of methylprednisolone (MP) on neurologic recovery and spinal cord blood flow (SCBF) was investigated up to 4 days after a spinal cord compression injury in rats. The injury was produced at midthoracic level by applying a load of 35 g on a 2.2 x 5.0 mm compression plate for 5 min, which resulted in transient...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Holtz A,Nyström B,Gerdin B

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To address the relationship between years lived with a disability (YLDs), prevalence and cost of neurological diseases, and to test whether there is a European North-South gradient for national health expenditure, disability, costs and prevalence of neurological diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Information o...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Raggi A,Leonardi M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate efficacy and safety of entacapone across phase III studies in Parkinson's disease (PD) with wearing-off symptoms. METHODS:Retrospective, pooled analysis of four phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies with entacapone. RESULTS:475 of 808 patients with PD received entacapo...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kuoppamäki M,Vahteristo M,Ellmén J,Kieburtz K

更新日期：2014-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:In this follow-up study, we wanted to present the long-term outcome (5-21 years) in terms of seizure freedom, seizure reduction, and the cognitive development in the first 47 children who underwent epilepsy surgery at the University Hospital in Lund from 1991 to 2007. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All children who ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hallböök T,Tideman P,Rosén I,Lundgren J,Tideman E

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The GM2 gangliosidoses are a group of genetic disorders caused by the accumulation of ganglioside GM2 in neuronal cells. We examined the alpha- and beta-subunits of beta-hexosaminidases by a non-radioisotopes detecting system to evaluate whether it was a useful method for understanding of the pathophysiologi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Utsumi K,Tsuji A,Kase R,Tanaka A,Tanaka T,Uyama E,Ozawa T,Sakuraba H,Komaba Y,Kawabe M,Iino Y,Katayama Y

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of adrenoleukodystrophy are described. The pathological picture was consistent with earlier observations about the disease with the difference that the brain tissue revealed material which stained metachromatically with toluidine blue and was insoluble in fat solvents. ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hormia M

更新日期：1978-08-01 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：:Thirty-eight demented patients were clinically investigated and classified into a multi-infarct dementia (MID) and senile dementia (SD) group. Total protein, albumin, immunoglobulin G, agar gel electrophoretic protein and iso-electric focusing pattern were determined in CSF and serum as well as the lactate dehydrogena...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Wikkelsø C,Blomstrand C,Nordquist P

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00