Association of the nicotinic receptor beta 2 subunit and febrile seizures.

abstract：:Idiopathic soft palate paralysis is an isolated clinical entity of unknown cause. Typical clinical features are sudden onset, rhinolalia, and nasal escape of fluids from the ipsilateral nostril. The disorder affects mainly male children at the ages of 2 to 3 years and resolves spontaneously. This report presents a 5-y...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Alp H,Tan H,Altunkaynak S,Orbak Z

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormalities of early motor development have been reported in autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, developmental coordination disorder, and other Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations (ESSENCE). Howe...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Hatakenaka Y,Kotani H,Yasumitsu-Lovell K,Suzuki K,Fernell E,Gillberg C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The object of this study was to investigate the potential association of infections, especially group A hemolytic streptococcal infection, with the abrupt onset/exacerbation of tics or obsessive-compulsive behaviors. A structured clinical interview was used to evaluate 80 consecutive children, 5-17 years of age, with ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Singer HS,Giuliano JD,Zimmerman AM,Walkup JT

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young child with Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome is presented. She was well until 8 years of age when she lost interest in activities and her school performance declined. At age 11 years, she began having episodes of blepharospasm, accompanied by bilateral ptosis and occasional episodes of oculogyric crisis. By age 12 y...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Zupanc ML,Chun RW,Gilbert-Barness EF

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain plasticity refers to its ability to recover after damage. Visual field plasticity is not well recognized. We report a 12-year-old female who first presented with recurrent seizures and was subsequently found to have a large, right occipital cortical dysplasia on magnetic resonance imaging. Her visual field by Go...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Kong CK,Wong LY,Yuen MK

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke can occur in the setting of pediatric trauma, particularly those with head or neck injuries. The risk of stroke appears highest within the first two weeks after trauma. Stroke diagnosis may be challenging due to lack of awareness or concurrent injuries limiting detailed neurological ass...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Galardi MM,Strahle JM,Skidmore A,Kansagra AP,Guilliams KP

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ketamine has recently emerged as a promising therapeutic alternative for abortive migraine therapy, likely secondary to N-methyl-d-aspartate antagonism. Most reports examine adults and the intravenous route. Fewer utilize intranasal administration or pediatric populations. Given the limited evidence for intr...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Turner AL,Shandley S,Miller E,Perry MS,Ryals B

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this mixed-methods study, utilization data for disease-modifying therapies were reviewed to determine the adherence rate among our pediatric multiple sclerosis cohort. Adolescents were interviewed to explore their experiences with multiple sclerosis and the impact of peer relationships on adherence to treatment. Se...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Thannhauser JE,Mah JK,Metz LM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the clinical features and the muscle pathology in 2 patients with congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) secondary to merosin deficiency and in 2 patients with sarcoglycan (adhalin) deficiency. Electron microscopic examination revealed sarcolemmal defects in non-necrotic muscle fibers in all cases. These pathol...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Fadic R,Waclawik AJ,Lewandoski PJ,Lotz BP

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A male with developmental dysphasia is documented with fine motor dysfunction whose improvement in expressive language was associated with increased cerebellar perfusion, as detected by serial N-isopropyl-p-[iodine-123] iodoamphetamine single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). His expressive language has bee...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Oki J,Takahashi S,Miyamoto A,Tachibana Y

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite significant improvement in mortality rate, survivors of neonatal bacterial meningitis experience a significant incidence of neurodevelopmental sequelae. Neuropathologic studies have demonstrated vasculitis, arachnoiditis, and ventriculitis with secondary edema and encephalomalacia. Areas of cerebral infarction...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Ment LR,Ehrenkranz RA,Duncan CC

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 13-year, 6-month-old female was evaluated for subacute onset of left-sided hemichorea/hemiballismus, with an old, right parietal, cortical, and subcortical stroke as the presumed cause. Treatment with gabapentin was initiated, with good results at 6-month follow-up. Discussion of the differential diagnosis and evalu...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Kothare SV,Pollack P,Kulberg AG,Ravin PD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nocturnal frontal-lobe epilepsy is characterized by paroxysmal arousals, motor seizures with dystonic or hyperkinetic features, and episodic nocturnal wanderings. Carbamazepine is effective for seizure control in some of these patients, but seizures may be refractory to multiple antiepileptic drugs. We report on eight...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Raju GP,Sarco DP,Poduri A,Riviello JJ,Bergin AM,Takeoka M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A single-center, single-blind, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial was performed to test the null hypothesis that adrenocorticotropic hormone is not superior to high-dose prednisolone for treatment of newly diagnosed West syndrome. METHODS:Newly diagnosed infants with West syndrome were randomized to r...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Wanigasinghe J,Arambepola C,Sri Ranganathan S,Sumanasena S,Attanapola G

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteolipid protein (PLP) is the major myelin protein of the central nervous system and is widely believed to play an important structural role in maintaining the myelin compaction. We have studied the early developmental changes of PLP with immunohistochemical methods. Our data demonstrate for the first time a compar...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Iai M,Yamamura T,Takashima S

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4-year-old female with choroid plexus carcinoma developed progressive disturbance of consciousness 2 years after postoperative treatment with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and focal methotrexate injection into a residual tumor cyst. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed white matter lesions localized around the expandin...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Yano T,Sawaishi Y,Hirayama A,Takaku I,Takada G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the mechanisms of central nervous system involvement in children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura, levels of lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibodies, and anti-β2 glycoprotein I antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid were determined in 46 cases of Henoch-Schönlein purpura with central nervous syste...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Liu A,Zhang H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encephalopathy has been demonstrated to be associated with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis. In this study, the data on all patients less than 14 years of age hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis over the past 4 years was reviewed. Patients who had concomitant diagnoses consistent with ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Sweetman LL,Ng YT,Butler IJ,Bodensteiner JB

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 6-year-old, previously healthy male presented with fever and lethargy. Tuberculous meningitis was suspected after cerebrospinal fluid examination. Antituberculous drugs were administered, and an initial computed tomographic scan of brain revealed mild ventriculomegaly only. Steroids were instituted on day 16 and gra...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Tsai MH,Huang YC,Lin TY

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The brain structure of 14 infants born with congenital myotonic dystrophy at 2 hospitals was evaluated by cranial ultrasonography, and the findings were correlated with clinical and neuropathologic data. Ventricular dilation was diagnosed in 11 infants (78%). Seven infants died during the neonatal period; all had vent...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Garcia-Alix A,Cabañas F,Morales C,Pellicer A,Echevarria J,Paisan L,Quero J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occipital lobe epilepsy in children can present as an idiopathic form (i.e., childhood epilepsy with occipital paroxysms) or as a symptomatic form. Forty-three children (18 boys, 25 girls) were divided into the idiopathic group or symptomatic group, according to the classification for epileptic seizures of the Interna...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Du JC,Chien YH,Weng WC,Shen YZ,Lee WT

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assess the prevalence of vision problems in a cohort of low birth weight infants at age 2 years and the relationship of these problems to neonatal brain injury. Data on prenatal and neonatal history and brain injury status were prospectively collected on 721 children weighing 500-2,000 gm at birth enrolled in a mul...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Pinto-Martin JA,Dobson V,Cnaan A,Zhao H,Paneth NS

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between the dose of ACTH and the initial effect was investigated in 41 children with infantile spasms. More than 0.015 mg (0.6 IU)/kg/day of ACTH was needed for a good initial response of seizures and electroencephalographic abnormalities. The relationship between the dose of ACTH and long-term progno...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Ito M,Okuno T,Fujii T,Mutoh K,Oguro K,Shiraishi H,Shirasaka Y,Mikawa H

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the levels of cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and interleukin-8 in bacterial meningitis in children. METHODS:The study included children up to 14 years of age admitted to a pediatric ward with fever, headache, vomiting, and seizures. The diagnosis of...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Prasad R,Kapoor R,Srivastava R,Mishra OP,Singh TB

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 9-year-old boy with severe growth retardation, mild mental retardation, and hypospadia had a high serum CK level without muscle weakness and atrophy. Muscle biopsy revealed a moderate variation in fiber size with a few necrotic and scattered regenerating fibers. Although muscle membranes were clearly stained by immu...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Nagai T,Tuchiya Y,Maruyama A,Sakuta R,Nonaka I

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insomnia and low iron stores are common in children with autism spectrum disorders, and low iron stores have been associated with sleep disturbance. METHODS:We performed a randomized placebo-controlled trial of oral ferrous sulfate to treat insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorders and low normal ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Reynolds AM,Connolly HV,Katz T,Goldman SE,Weiss SK,Halbower AC,Shui AM,Macklin EA,Hyman SL,Malow BA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain radiotherapy plays a central role in the treatment of certain types of childhood primary central nervous system tumors. However, damage to surrounding normal brain tissue causes different acute and chronic medical and neurological complications. Despite the expected increase in number of childhood prim...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Passos J,Nzwalo H,Marques J,Azevedo A,Netto E,Nunes S,Salgado D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-seven patients (39 boys and 8 girls) with infantile autism whose clinical symptoms had matched the diagnostic criteria of DSM III were studied cytogenetically for the occurrence of fragile X [fra(X)] syndrome. The existence of fra(X) chromosome in these patients was screened first by culturing peripheral blood l...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Matsuishi T,Shiotsuki Y,Niikawa N,Katafuchi Y,Otaki E,Ando H,Yamashita Y,Horikawa M,Urabe F,Kuriya N

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in the alpha-subunit of the first neuronal sodium channel gene SCN1A have been described in isolated patients with severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy or Dravet syndrome and in families with generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus. To find phenotype/genotype correlations, we reviewed all published c...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Ceulemans BP,Claes LR,Lagae LG

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a 13-year-old boy with congenital hydrocephalus, a history of multiple shunt revisions, and a stable prepontine arachnoid cyst, who experienced profound catatonic deterioration. After initial shunt placement at age 20 months, the patient had followed norm...

journal_title：Pediatric neurology

authors： Wachtel LE,Baranano K,Reti IM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00