Refractory status epilepticus: new insights in presentation, treatment, and outcome.

abstract：:Twenty-four patients presenting an acute stroke with watershed cerebral infarct on CT scan or MRI were included in this retrospective study. Age was 63 +/- 14 years (mean +/- SD), and sex ratio was 2 men for 1 woman. Main clinical features were: in anterior location, lower limb weakness and frontal syndrome with trans...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Evrard S,Woimant F,Le Coz P,Polivka M,Cousin C,Haguenau M

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is considered as an important risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases. Nevertheless, the relationship between the distribution of high-intensity transient signals (HITS), resulting from injection of air mixed with saline and detected by transcranial Doppler (TCD), and clinical cer...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Telman G,Kouperberg E,Sprecher E,Goldsher D,Yarnitsky D

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Huntington's disease is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by loss of spiny neurons in the striatum and cortex, which usually happens in the third or fourth decades of life. In advanced form of the disease, progressive striatum atrophy happens and medium spiny neurons, which occupy more than 80% of...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Amin EM,Reza BA,Morteza BR,Maryam MM,Ali M,Zeinab N

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hourly neurologic assessments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the critical care setting are common practice but prolonged use may actually be harming patients through sleep deprivation. We reviewed practice patterns at our institution in order to gain insight into the role of frequent neurological assess...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Stone JJ,Childs S,Smith LE,Battin M,Papadakos PJ,Huang JH

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the effects of two consecutive ischaemias on extracellular monoaminergic neurotransmitter concentrations. The data on the neuroamine changes induced by the second ischaemia could be used to assess the delay in aminergic neurotransmission subsequent to the primary injury. Dopamine (D...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Decombe R,Bentué-Ferrer D,Allain H,Van den Driessche J

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elements of peripheral nerve regeneration comprise a complex combination of nerve growth, muscle satellite cells proliferation and differentiation and vessel growth. There is also increasing evidence that growth factors may act at multiple levels in the regenerative response. One such factor affecting multiple cel...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Rabinovsky ED

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of long-term administration of fructose-added glycerol solution (Glyceol): 10% glycerol, 5% fructose, 0.9% sodium chloride; 600-2000 ml/d intravenously for 7-63 d) were evaluated in a multi-institutional trial involving 1346 cases. Improvement of the neurological signs and symptoms of elevated intracranial...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Tsubokawa T,Katayama Y,Ishii S

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[15O]-water PET was performed on 12 patients with structural lesions for localization of the motor (n = 5), language (receptive and expressive; n = 6), and visual cortex (n = 1). All these patients underwent interactive image-guided surgery using an infrared digitizer and intraoperative electrical stimulation mapping ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Viñas FC,Zamorano L,Mueller RA,Jiang Z,Chugani H,Fuerst D,Muzik O,Mangner TJ,Diaz FG

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new suction device for microneurosurgery is presented. A surgical cottonoid is covered with a polyethylene film so that vacuum power is maintained throughout the length of the cottonoid. One end is connected to a vacuum pump via a plastic tube. Five to 10 mm of the surgical cottonoid are exposed for suctioning at th...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Sakatani K,Zuo H

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous work has shown that unsaturated fatty acid components of model membrane phospholipids in vitro, damaged via a free radical mechanism, are protected by the presence of cholesterol in these membranes. The participation of these membrane lipids in the pathogenesis of traumatic injury to brain was studied in vivo...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Mitamura JA,Seligman ML,Solomon JJ,Flamm ES,Demopoulos HB,Ransohoff J

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral vasospasm and/or delayed ischaemic state following subarachnoid haemorrhage still remain unsolved serious problems. With the development and introduction of calcium antagonists as well as the advances in perioperative management, however, the clinical outcome has much improved in recent years. Among such drug...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Hongo K,Kobayashi S

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess prospectively the significance of sonographic measurements of the median nerve in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), to look for proper parameters and cutoff values for the sonographic diagnosis, and to correlate with the electrophysiological findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Guan J,Ji F,Chen W,Chu H,Lu Z

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) of the posterior circulation (PC) rupture more frequently and their morbidity and mortality rates are higher compared to anterior circulation. Morphological parameters such as size ratio (SR), inflow angle and parent artery geometry are believed to contribute significantly in det...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Tykocki T,Nauman P,Dow Enko A

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One case of dural arteriovenous malformation in the base of the anterior cranial fossa is reported. It was discovered by means of a PW-Doppler examination of angular branch of the ophthalmic artery in a patient under observation for hypertrophy of a superficial temporal artery. The nidus was located in the region of t...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Fiori L,Parenti G,Puglioli M,Padolecchia R

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a previously unreported clinical onset of carcinomatous meningitis with bilateral deafness. Typical changes in the cerebrospinal fluid aside from positive cytology findings are reviewed. In cases of suspected carcinomatous meningitis the clustering of increased CSF protein, lactate, decreased gluc...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Zeller JA,Zunker P,Witt K,Schlueter E,Deuschl G

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is no definitive data regarding the usefulness of Brain microbleeds (BMBs) as an imaging marker with homeostatic markers to predict intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke risk to personalize decisions on anticoagulation in AF. In this study, we prospectively evaluated clinical, radiological...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Altintas O,Niftaliyev E,Asil T

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study investigated the effects of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) on cerebral infarction after transient focal ischemia in rats. METHODS:Focal ischemia (1·5 hours) was created in male Sprague-Dawley rats (250-280 g) by middle cerebral artery occlusion. Some rats were treated with 20 mg/kg tetrahydrob...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Tang LL,Zheng JS

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Nowadays, retinal microvascular structures can be investigated using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). We aimed to evaluate the probable vascular changes in the foveal and peripapillary regions of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).Methods: A total of 20 patients with relapsing remitting m...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Ulusoy MO,Horasanlı B,Işık-Ulusoy S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The formula 1/2abc was suitable for the estimation of the epidural, acute subdural, most intracerebral and even some chronic subdural hematoma volume, but its accuracy was prone to be affected by some particular shapes of hematomas. In this study, we aimed to validate a more accurate method for the estimation...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Zhao KJ,Zhang RY,Sun QF,Wang XQ,Gu XY,Qiang Q,Gao C,Shen JK

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of rebleeding from an intracranial vertebral dissecting aneurysm following proximal clipping. This case suggests that proximal clipping alone may not be an adequate surgical procedure to prevent rebleeding. Surgical treatment of intracranial dissecting aneurysms in the vertebral artery presenting as...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Kawamata T,Tanikawa T,Takeshita M,Onda H,Takakura K,Toyoda C

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reliable data on the degree of stenosis above which endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis is beneficial, but benefit is also influenced by other factors, particularly age, sex, the timing of surgery, plaque surface morphology and the nature of the presenting symptomatic event(s). This review will con...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Rothwell PM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Hypothermia has shown promise as a neuroprotective strategy for stroke. The use of whole body hypothermia has limited clinical utility due to many severe side effects. Selective brain cooling, or local brain hypothermia, has been previously proposed as an alternative treatment strategy. This st...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Wang B,Wu D,Dornbos Iii D,Shi J,Ma Y,Zhang M,Liu Y,Chen J,Ding Y,Luo Y,Ji X

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this paper is to provide scientists with a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art influence the ischemic blood-brain barrier (BBB) has on the final development of Alzheimer's disease and to provide detailed food-for-thought which will hopefully stimulate more researchers in this area of neuroscience....

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Pluta R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in humans, and an abundance of evidence has implicated apoptosis signaling pathways in the neurodegeneration of PD. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2)-associated athanogene 5 (BAG5) protein, whic...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Ma M,Wang X,Ding X,Jing J,Ma Y,Teng J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the pathophysiology of olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA), we destroyed inferior olive nuclei of male Wistar rats using 3-acetyl pyridine (3-AP) + harmaline + niacinamide. These rats showed a sluggish and ataxic gait. To elucidate the relationship between thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) in the Purkinje c...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Adachi K,Rhue BN,Li M,Izumi M,Osano H,Mitsuma T

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the regional perfusion pressure and possibly the stump pressure during carotid endarterectomy, cerebral blood flow (CBF) measurements including a vasodilatory test were performed preoperatively. CBF was measured by 133Xe inhalation and emission tomography. An intravenous dose of 1g acetazolamide (Diamox) w...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Vorstrup S,Boysen G,Brun B,Engell HC

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 51-year-old man presented with loss of consciousness when he underwent urological examination at another hospital. CT scans showed subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral angiography showed bilateral dissecting aneurysms of the vertebral arteries. Following ventricular drainage, the lesion was managed conservatively w...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Matsumoto K,Akagi K,Abekura M,Sakaguchi T

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish a detailed technical procedure for studying the anatomical correlates of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in cadavers of multiple sclerosis and control subjects, and to present our findings of the normal anatomic venous structures, with reference to previous descriptions from the liter...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Diaconu CI,Staugaitis SM,Fox RJ,Rae-Grant A,Schwanger C,McBride JM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following cerebral ischemia, the extracellular concentration of excitatory amino acids increases, and the excitatory cell death may play an important role contributing to ischemic neuronal damage. Although sequential metabolic changes in permanent local cerebral ischemia have been reported, the effect of reperfusion i...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Liu Y,Mituska S,Hashizume K,Hosaka T,Nukui H

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coupling of neuronal activity to cerebral blood flow (CBF) is widely accepted, but the exact mechanism is still under investigation. We assessed the responses of CBF coupled with electrical activity over the primary somatosensory cortex (S-I) during electrical stimulation of the contralateral forearm in cats. CBF in S...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Ichimi K,Kuchiwaki H,Inao S,Shibayama M,Yoshida J

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00