Effects of anti-CD4 antibody treatment on lymphocyte subsets and stimulated tumor necrosis factor alpha production: a study of 29 multiple sclerosis patients entered into a clinical trial of cM-T412.

abstract：:To evaluate possible progressive metabolic changes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, we used 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to measure high-energy phosphate compounds and phosphorylated diesters (PDE) in resting gastrocnemius muscle of 14 Duchenne patients and 10 normal boys. The patients had higher inorgan...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Younkin DP,Berman P,Sladky J,Chee C,Bank W,Chance B

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in a longitudinal surveillance over 35 years and to estimate the prevalence rate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on January 1, 2005. METHODS:A population-based registry was established in 1969, and identification of cases continued to 2005, from medical recor...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Hader WJ,Yee IM

更新日期：2007-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Wolfram syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder beginning in childhood that consists of four cardinal features: optic atrophy, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and neurosensory hearing loss. Aside from these features, the clinical picture is highly variable and may include other neurologic abnormalities such...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Rando TA,Horton JC,Layzer RB

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence, incidence, and predictors of epilepsy among older adults in the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS). METHODS:We analyzed data prospectively collected in CHS and merged with data from outpatient Medicare administrative claims. We identified cases with epilepsy using self-report, ant...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Choi H,Pack A,Elkind MS,Longstreth WT Jr,Ton TG,Onchiri F

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether correlates of white matter integrity can provide general as well as specific insight into the chronic effects of head injury coupled with depression symptom expression in professional football players. METHOD:We studied 26 retired National Football League (NFL) athletes who underwent dif...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Strain J,Didehbani N,Cullum CM,Mansinghani S,Conover H,Kraut MA,Hart J Jr,Womack KB

更新日期：2013-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to develop and validate a risk index for prospective cognitive decline in older adults based on blood-derived markers. METHODS:The index was based on 8 markers that have been previously associated with cognitive aging: APOE genotype, plasma β-amyloid 42/40 ratio, telomere length, cystatin C, glucos...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Nettiksimmons J,Ayonayon H,Harris T,Phillips C,Rosano C,Satterfield S,Yaffe K,Health ABC Study.

更新日期：2015-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated CSF free kappa light chains (FKLCs) may predict disability in multiple sclerosis (MS). We reviewed records of 57 patients with MS with 15-year median follow-up for correlations of disability and CSF FKLCs. Levels > or = 1.53 microg/mL predicted progression to need for ambulatory assistance during follow-up (s...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Rinker JR 2nd,Trinkaus K,Cross AH

更新日期：2006-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) transfers electrons from complexes I and II of the mitochondrial respiratory chain to complex III. There is one published report of human CoQ10 deficiency describing two sisters with encephalopathy, proximal weakness, myoglobinuria, and lactic acidosis. We report a patient who had delayed motor mi...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Sobreira C,Hirano M,Shanske S,Keller RK,Haller RG,Davidson E,Santorelli FM,Miranda AF,Bonilla E,Mojon DS,Barreira AA,King MP,DiMauro S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence of asymptomatic diffusion-weighted imaging-positive (DWI+) lesions in individuals with cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) and identify their role in the origin of SVD markers on MRI. METHODS:We included 503 individuals with SVD from the Radboud University Nijmegen Diffusion Ten...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Wiegertjes K,Ter Telgte A,Oliveira PB,van Leijsen EMC,Bergkamp MI,van Uden IWM,Ghafoorian M,van der Holst HM,Norris DG,Platel B,Klijn CJM,Tuladhar AM,de Leeuw FE

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients are presented with severe dysarthria from a right hemisphere stroke, 4 with autopsies, emphasizing that this lesion alone is compatible with severely slurred speech. Most had oropharyngeal weakness; the accompanying hemiparesis was of variable severity. Superficial or deep infarctions were responsible, th...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Ropper AH

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiplatelets (APL), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (ACEI), and statins (STAT) are commonly used for stroke prevention. The authors examined whether combination therapy with these agents has additive protective effects in reducing ischemic stroke severity. METHODS:The authors retrospectively...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Kumar S,Savitz S,Schlaug G,Caplan L,Selim M

更新日期：2006-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Academy of Neurology has published a comprehensive review and guidelines for the use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in multiple sclerosis (MS) for the first time since 2002. These guidelines represent the work of MS experts, patients, and guideline experts and are based on their review of randomize...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Corboy JR,Weinshenker BG,Wingerchuk DM

更新日期：2018-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathologic studies of women with fatal cerebrovascular disease who have received oral contraceptives are infrequently found in the literature. Three cases of this type are reported here. The pathologic findings included an intrinsic vascular lesion in the form of intimal hyperplasia with and without associated thrombo...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Irey NS,McAllister HA,Henry JM

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine neurofilament (Nf) concentrations according to symptom onset and clinical diagnostic certainty categories of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS:We measured Nf light chain (NfL) and phosphorylated Nf heavy chain (pNfH) CSF and NfL serum levels in patients with ALS with first symptom onset...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Feneberg E,Oeckl P,Steinacker P,Verde F,Barro C,Van Damme P,Gray E,Grosskreutz J,Jardel C,Kuhle J,Koerner S,Lamari F,Amador MDM,Mayer B,Morelli C,Muckova P,Petri S,Poesen K,Raaphorst J,Salachas F,Silani V,Stuben

更新日期：2018-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine with greater precision the map location of the locus associated with familial cavernous hemangiomas. BACKGROUND:Cavernous malformations of the brain are a significant cause of seizures, progressive or apoplectic neurologic deficit, and headache. Prevalence estimates from autopsy series vary from...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Polymeropoulos MH,Hurko O,Hsu F,Rubenstein J,Basnet S,Lane K,Dietz H,Spetzler RF,Rigamonti D

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined serum-mediated cytotoxicity on cultured rat oligodendrocytes, using serum from patients with acute or chronic progressive multiple sclerosis and normal controls. We found heat-labile serum factors in serum from MS and also in controls. The cytotoxic effects of MS and normal sera were not restored by adding...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Hirayama M,Lisak RP,Silberberg DH

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A model of latent infection by varicella-zoster virus (VZV) was obtained in the adult rat. Inoculation of VZV-infected cells in the skin led to infection of the peripheral nervous system. Latency was characterized by a long-lasting presence of the viral genome, of selected viral gene transcripts, and of at least one v...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Sadzot-Delvaux C,Debrus S,Nikkels A,Piette J,Rentier B

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Glatiramer acetate (formerly known as copolymer 1) is the major noninterferon immunomodulatory agent used in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Its mechanism of action over the past 40 years has evolved with our understanding of the immune response. METHODS:We review the various mechani...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Racke MK,Lovett-Racke AE,Karandikar NJ

更新日期：2010-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although about 7 million people in the US population use marijuana at least weekly, there is a paucity of scientific data on persistent neurocognitive effects of marijuana use. OBJECTIVE:To determine if neurocognitive deficits persist in 28-day abstinent heavy marijuana users and if these deficits are dose-...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Bolla KI,Brown K,Eldreth D,Tate K,Cadet JL

更新日期：2002-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) with intereye asymmetry on low contrast letter acuity, and thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), would exhibit corresponding changes in cortical timing and amplitude responses on pattern reversal multifocal visual evoked potentials...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Frohman AR,Schnurman Z,Conger A,Conger D,Beh S,Greenberg B,Sutter E,Calabresi PA,Balcer LJ,Frohman TC,Frohman EM

更新日期：2012-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify neural sites associated with gaze-evoked tinnitus (GET), an unusual condition that may follow cerebellar-pontine angle surgery. METHODS:The authors examined eight patients with GET and used PET to map the neural sites activated by lateral gaze in them and seven age- and sex-matched control subjec...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Lockwood AH,Wack DS,Burkard RF,Coad ML,Reyes SA,Arnold SA,Salvi RJ

更新日期：2001-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied four patients with neurologic disorders of the lumbosacral plexus. Except for location of symptoms, the disorder confirmed to criteria established for the clinical diagnosis of brachial plexus neuritis. Acute onset of pain in one or both legs was followed by weakness, loss of stretch reflexes, and sometimes...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Sander JE,Sharp FR

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated 36 patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesias on chronic levodopa therapy with cabergoline (CBG) once a day for a mean period of 14.2 +/- 5.8 months. There was a significant increase in the "on" hours and a reduction in "off-period" dystonia. Ten patients continued to show a marked improvement after 2...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Lera G,Vaamonde J,Rodriguez M,Obeso JA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the prevalence and determinants of neuropathy in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), in particular, the roles of vitamin B12 and levodopa exposure. METHODS:We performed a cross-sectional study of 37 patients with PD and 37 age- and gender-matched controls, using a sensitive and validated neuro...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Rajabally YA,Martey J

更新日期：2011-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed retrospectively 114 prednisone dose reduction attempts in 63 myasthenic patients. Dose reduction was considered successful if a patient remained asymptomatic for more than 1 year on no prednisone or a stable low dose of prednisone. Successful dose reduction attempts were more common in patients taking azat...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Miano MA,Bosley TM,Heiman-Patterson TD,Reed J,Sergott RC,Savino PJ,Schatz NJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two successive, 6-month, randomized, double-blind, controlled trials of prednisone showed that 0.75 mg/kg/d was the optimal dose to improve strength in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). We attempted to maintain 93 boys on that dose for an additional 2 years. During the 3 years of observation, the decline in...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Fenichel GM,Florence JM,Pestronk A,Mendell JR,Moxley RT 3rd,Griggs RC,Brooke MH,Miller JP,Robison J,King W

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodic paralyses and paramyotonia congenita are rare disorders causing disabling weakness and myotonia. Mutations in sodium, calcium, and potassium channels have been recognized as causing disease. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the clinical phenotype of patients with and without discernible genotype and to identif...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Miller TM,Dias da Silva MR,Miller HA,Kwiecinski H,Mendell JR,Tawil R,McManis P,Griggs RC,Angelini C,Servidei S,Petajan J,Dalakas MC,Ranum LP,Fu YH,Ptácek LJ

更新日期：2004-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of age, sex, APOE4 genotype, and lifestyle enrichment (education/occupation, midlife cognitive activity, and midlife physical activity) on Alzheimer disease (AD) biomarker trajectories using longitudinal imaging data (brain β-amyloid load via Pittsburgh compound B PET and neurodegene...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Vemuri P,Lesnick TG,Przybelski SA,Knopman DS,Machulda M,Lowe VJ,Mielke MM,Roberts RO,Gunter JL,Senjem ML,Geda YE,Rocca WA,Petersen RC,Jack CR Jr

更新日期：2016-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy (HNA) is an autosomal-dominant disorder associated with recurrent, episodic, painful, brachial neuropathy. The gene for HNA has been mapped to chromosome 17q25. Characteristic features including hypotelorism, short stature, and cleft palate occur in some patients. OBJECTIVE:T...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Jeannet PY,Watts GD,Bird TD,Chance PF

更新日期：2001-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 78-year-old man with right hemiballism as the presenting symptom of a metastatic occult adenocarcinoma of the lung. CT demonstrated two contrast-enhancing lesions: one in the left subthalamic region and the other in the left parietal region. Metastatic tumor was confirmed at autopsy. ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Glass JP,Jankovic J,Borit A

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00