11C-methionine PET for differential diagnosis of low-grade gliomas.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a simple small vessel disease (SVD) score, which uses information available on rapid visual assessment of clinical MRI scans, predicts risk of cognitive decline and dementia, above that provided by simple clinical measures. METHODS:Three prospective longitudinal cohort studies (SCANS [St...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Amin Al Olama A,Wason JMS,Tuladhar AM,van Leijsen EMC,Koini M,Hofer E,Morris RG,Schmidt R,de Leeuw FE,Markus HS

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:We systematically reviewed and analyzed published and unpublished cases of lamotrigine-associated adverse drug reactions consistent with the features of the anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) to identify characteristics of the syndrome. We identified 26 cases (mean age, 28+/-18 years; range, 3.5 to 74 year...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Schlienger RG,Knowles SR,Shear NH

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI and CSF investigations revealed meningeal involvement in a 29-year-old patient with biopsy-confirmed Wegener's granulomatosis. The intracranial manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis was supported by the detection of pathologic circulating antineutrophil cytoplasm (c-ANCA) in the CSF. We monitored disease activ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Spranger M,Schwab S,Meinck HM,Tischendorf M,Sis J,Breitbart A,Andrassy K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although hospital-outcome relationships have been explored for a variety of procedures and interventions, little is known about the association between annual stroke admission volumes and stroke mortality. Our aim was to determine whether facility type and hospital volume was associated with stroke mortality...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Saposnik G,Baibergenova A,O'Donnell M,Hill MD,Kapral MK,Hachinski V,Stroke Outcome Research Canada (SORCan) Working Group.

更新日期：2007-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is widely used in clinical practice, few norms exist for healthy populations covering a broad range of ages. OBJECTIVE:To obtain MMSE norms specific for age, gender, and education in healthy adults. METHODS:From the population registers of seven communities...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Grigoletto F,Zappalà G,Anderson DW,Lebowitz BD

更新日期：1999-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an atypical neurologic presentation of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) with striking meningeal and cerebral involvement, responding to immunosuppressive therapy. WG may cause treatable intracranial complications in the absence of nasal or renal disease and without cerebral angiographic abnormalities, CSF ple...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Weinberger LM,Cohen ML,Remler BF,Naheedy MH,Leigh RJ

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 14-year-old boy with exercise-related myalgia and cramps had several episodes of myoglobinuria since early childhood. An episode at 2 years of age caused acute renal failure. Histochemical and biochemical analysis of muscle showed a combined defect of phosphofructokinase (PFK) and adenosine monophosphate (AMP) deami...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Bruno C,Minetti C,Shanske S,Morreale G,Bado M,Cordone G,DiMauro S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 13 patients with severe drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) using L-6-[18F]fluorodopa positron emission tomography (18F-dopa PET) to investigate the integrity of their dopaminergic nigrostriatal projections. Twelve of these patients were subsequently followed clinically for a median of 23.5 months (range, 6 to ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Burn DJ,Brooks DJ

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the association of HLA-DR and -DQ haplotypes and alleles with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 91 patients and 91 controls from Iceland using the relative predispositional effect method. The aim was to establish whether there is heterogeneity in HLA associations with MS, whether there are both predispositional a...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Haegert DG,Swift FV,Benedikz J

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether TMEM106B single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) in patients with and without mutations in progranulin (GRN) and to determine whether TMEM106B modulates GRN expression. METHODS:We performed a case-control study of 3 SNPs in TME...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Finch N,Carrasquillo MM,Baker M,Rutherford NJ,Coppola G,Dejesus-Hernandez M,Crook R,Hunter T,Ghidoni R,Benussi L,Crook J,Finger E,Hantanpaa KJ,Karydas AM,Sengdy P,Gonzalez J,Seeley WW,Johnson N,Beach TG,Mesulam M,

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin types A, B, and E cause most cases of the paralytic disease botulism. Little is known about the epidemiology, clinical features, or microbiology of botulism type F. METHODS:Cases of adult type F botulism were identified by review of data collected by CDC's National Botulism ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Gupta A,Sumner CJ,Castor M,Maslanka S,Sobel J

更新日期：2005-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate whether the cerebral hemispheres (language dominant versus nondominant) affect immune function differentially in humans by delineating the effects of resections for epilepsy surgery on T-cell indices. BACKGROUND:Cerebral lateralization has been postulated to affect immunomodulation. Differenti...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Meador KJ,De Lecuona JM,Helman SW,Loring DW

更新日期：1999-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate teriflunomide as add-on therapy to ongoing stable-dosed interferon-β (IFNβ) in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS). METHODS:A total of 118 patients with RMS were randomly assigned 1:1:1 to receive oral placebo or teriflunomide, 7 or 14 mg, once daily for 24 weeks; 86 patient...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Freedman MS,Wolinsky JS,Wamil B,Confavreux C,Comi G,Kappos L,Olsson TP,Miller A,Benzerdjeb H,Li H,Simonson C,O'Connor PW,Teriflunomide Multiple Sclerosis Trial Group and the MRI Analysis Center.

更新日期：2012-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate relationships among cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric/psychosocial measures assessed in a multicenter cohort of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS:Recently diagnosed patients with definite or probable ALS diagnosis were administered 7 standardized psychiatric/psychoso...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Rabkin J,Goetz R,Murphy JM,Factor-Litvak P,Mitsumoto H,ALS COSMOS Study Group.

更新日期：2016-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Sensory disturbance in the unilateral hand and ipsilateral mouth region, the cheiro-oral syndrome, may be due to cortical, thalamic, or brainstem lesions. We report five patients with this syndrome due to infarction at the border of the posterior limb of the internal capsule and the corona radiata. The sensory fibers ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Isono O,Kawamura M,Shiota J,Araki S,Hirayama K

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There was a report of spongiform encephalopathy transmitted to Syrian hamsters by intracerebral inoculation with the blood buffy coat of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their unaffected first-degree relatives. We attempted to verify that report, taking measures to reduce the risk of contaminating samples wi...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Godec MS,Asher DM,Kozachuk WE,Masters CL,Rubi JU,Payne JA,Rubi-Villa DJ,Wagner EE,Rapoport SI,Schapiro MB

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information about 255 children and adults with Pompe disease was gathered through a questionnaire. Disease severity was associated with disease duration and not with age; an early manifestation of the disease implied earlier wheelchair or ventilator dependency. The patient group under age 15 included a subgroup with a...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Hagemans ML,Winkel LP,Hop WC,Reuser AJ,Van Doorn PA,Van der Ploeg AT

更新日期：2005-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate botulinum toxin (BTX) effects on central and peripheral motor excitability in writer's cramp. METHODS:Using transcranial magnetic stimulation over the motor cortex and brainstem and peripheral electrical stimulation, the authors investigated measures of motor cortical and peripheral motor exci...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Boroojerdi B,Cohen LG,Hallett M

更新日期：2003-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:We detected 29 conduction blocks in 12 patients with hereditary neuropathy and liability to pressure palsies. The blocks occurred at entrapment sites, most often the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Some had lasted for several years. This kind of block seems to be characteristic of the neuropathy, and may be related to the l...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Magistris MR,Roth G

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk of seizure recurrence after a first seizure due to neurocysticercosis (NC) and to evaluate risk factors for seizure recurrence, including the influence of antihelminthic treatment. METHODS:The authors prospectively followed 77 patients with a first seizure and active or transitional NC ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Carpio A,Hauser WA

更新日期：2002-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder is a parasomnia characterized by dream enactment and is commonly a prediagnostic sign of parkinsonism and dementia. Since risk factors have not been defined, we initiated a multicenter case-control study to assess environmental and lifestyle risk factors for REM sleep be...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Postuma RB,Montplaisir JY,Pelletier A,Dauvilliers Y,Oertel W,Iranzo A,Ferini-Strambi L,Arnulf I,Hogl B,Manni R,Miyamoto T,Mayer G,Stiasny-Kolster K,Puligheddu M,Ju Y,Jennum P,Sonka K,Santamaria J,Fantini ML,Zucconi

更新日期：2012-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the lst case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome occurring in a patient receiving desipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, with no exposure to neuroleptics. Our case suggests that this syndrome may be caused by a central imbalance between norepinephrine and dopamine, and not by dopamine depletion alone. ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Baca L,Martinelli L

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adiponectin is a protein secreted by adipose cells that improves insulin sensitivity and possesses antiatherogenic properties. In this study, we investigated the relationship between adiponectin levels and ischemic stroke subtype. METHODS:Using clinical, imaging, and laboratory data, 231 consecutive patient...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Bang OY,Saver JL,Ovbiagele B,Choi YJ,Yoon SR,Lee KH

更新日期：2007-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple sclerosis (MS) registries can provide valuable insights into the natural history of MS. Key observational findings of the registries include MS patient disability progression rate, predictors of increased disability, and changes in lifespan. MS registries have been established in Canada, the United ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Hurwitz BJ

更新日期：2011-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess hearing in patients with essential tremor (ET) vs patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and normal controls. METHODS:The authors assessed demographic and clinical information including use of hearing aids in 250 patients with ET, 127 patients with PD, and 127 normal controls. The authors administere...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Ondo WG,Sutton L,Dat Vuong K,Lai D,Jankovic J

更新日期：2003-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of pharmacologic therapy for patients with epilepsy is to suppress seizures without side effects. There is growing interest in developing antiepileptogenic drugs capable of preventing the onset of seizures in patients at high risk and inducing a permanent remission of seizures in patients with epilepsy, i.e.,...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Schachter SC

更新日期：2002-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationships between age at onset and duration of seizure disorder with severity of hippocampal sclerosis (HS) and cognitive functioning in patients with HS and unilateral temporal lobe epilepsy. METHODS:Twenty-six subjects had left temporal lobe seizure onset; 20 had right temporal onset. Me...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Fuerst D,Shah J,Kupsky WJ,Johnson R,Shah A,Hayman-Abello B,Ergh T,Poore Q,Canady A,Watson C

更新日期：2001-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Mapping eloquent language cortex in presurgical patients typically is accomplished using highly invasive direct cortical stimulation techniques. Functional imaging during language activation using positron emission tomography (PET) is a promising, noninvasive alternative that requires validation. In seven patients und...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Bookheimer SY,Zeffiro TA,Blaxton T,Malow BA,Gaillard WD,Sato S,Kufta C,Fedio P,Theodore WH

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over 50% of persons with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) will develop Parkinson disease (PD) or dementia. At present, there is no way to predict who will develop disease. Since polysomnography is performed in all patients with idiopathic RBD at diagnosis, there is an opportunity to analyze if ba...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Postuma RB,Gagnon JF,Rompré S,Montplaisir JY

更新日期：2010-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is frequently performed based solely on noninvasive vascular imaging (NVI) results (duplex ultrasound, DU; magnetic resonance angiography, MRA; CT angiography, CTA). The authors determined how often intra-arterial contrast angiography (ANGIO) alters a CEA decision as compared to N...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Johnston DC,Goldstein LB

更新日期：2001-04-24 00:00:00