Long-term epidemiology of multiple sclerosis in the Northern Seville District.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The reported sensitivity of transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) for confirming brain death (BD) ranges from 91% to 100%. We assessed the frequency and causes of false-negative results in TCD examination in a series of patients with BD and in the literature. METHODS:We carried out a prospective TCD exa...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： de Freitas GR,André C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe two patients with progressive external ophthalmoplegia (PEO) and mitochondrial myopathy associated with mutations in mitochondrial DNA, encoding the tRNAAsn gene (MT-TN), which have not previously been published with clinical descriptions. MATERIALS & METHODS:Two unrelated patients with PEO were...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Visuttijai K,Hedberg-Oldfors C,Lindgren U,Nordström S,Elíasdóttir Ó,Lindberg C,Oldfors A

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is a report of 34 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) observed in Bangalore (South India), an endemic area for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection. Virological and immunological findings suggested an antecedent and recent JEV infection in 21/34 patients. Nineteen patients among them showed high l...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Ravi V,Taly AB,Shankar SK,Shenoy PK,Desai A,Nagaraja D,Gourie-Devi M,Chandramuki A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mode of action of dantrolene sodium was studied in 11 multiple sclerosis patients with spastic paresis of the legs by measurements of changes in electromyographic and mechanomyographic proprioceptive reflex responses and in voluntary power. Dantrolene sodium 0.5 mg per kg body weight given intravenously clearly re...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Mai J,Pedersen E

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine differences in cerebrovascular reactivity between multi-infarct and Alzheimer types of dementia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Using transcranial Doppler, measurements of flow velocity in the middle cerebral arteries during apnea, thumb-to-finger opposition and verbal and design discrimination tasks were ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Matteis M,Silvestrini M,Troisi E,Bragoni M,Vernieri F,Caltagirone C

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cerebral hypoperfusion has been evidenced in patients with periventricular white matter lucency (PWML), however, our knowledge is limited regarding vasoreactivity (VR) changes in these patients. Therefore, we compared the cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV) responses during different vasoregulatory challenge...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bönöczk P,Panczel G,Nagy Z

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although leukoaraosis (LA) is a common CT findings, its pathogenesis remains debated: if small-artery pathology may explain in some cases white matter changes, many other factors, such as hemodynamic perturbations, might also lead to LA. To test these hypothesis, we determined the types of cerebrovascular ri...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hénon H,Godefroy O,Lucas C,Pruvo JP,Leys D

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody-positive myasthenia gravis (MG) patients show various responses to conventional immunosuppressive treatment and some patients are resistant to these therapies. We report a 50-year-old Japanese man with anti-MuSK antibody-positive MG, who showed no or poor r...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Shibata-Hamaguchi A,Samuraki M,Furui E,Iwasa K,Yoshikawa H,Hayashi S,Yamada M

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine characteristics, clinical significance, frequency, and mimics of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in a cohort of Wilson's disease (WD, n = 42/f = 18), compared to healthy, matched controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Structured clinical interviews (patients and caregiving family members), repeated neurol...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Trindade MC,Bittencourt T,Lorenzi-Filho G,Alves RC,de Andrade DC,Fonoff ET,Bor-Seng-Shu E,Machado AA,Teixeira MJ,Barbosa ER,Tribl GG

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that polymorphisms in the WT1 gene modulate the effect of IFN-β treatment in multiple sclerosis (MS) through regulation of the relationship between IFN-β and vitamin D. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether WT1 modulates the relationship between IFN-β and vitamin D in a longitudinal study with ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Holmøy T,Esbensen QY,Torkildsen Ø,Wergeland S,Bjerve KS,Beiske AG,Midgard R,Šaltytė-Benth J,Hovdal H,Myhr KM

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The prognosis after Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is debated. The aim of this study was to assess health-related Quality of Life (QoL) and neurological symptoms 30 months after treatment in European patients with LNB. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a prospective case-control designed study, we investigated 50 well-...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Eikeland R,Mygland A,Herlofson K,Ljøstad U

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sympathetic denervation of the brain vessels was performed uni- or bilaterally in 13 adult rabbits, and cortical cold lesions were induced bilaterally 10-18 days afterwards. After a further 4-35 days the vascular and morphological changes in the lesion areas were studied histologically and with angiography. No differe...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： West KA,Hassler O

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a heterogeneous inherited neuropathy. The number of known CMT genes is rapidly increasing mainly due to next-generation sequencing technology, at present more than 70 CMT-associated genes are known. We investigated whether variants in the DCTN2 could cause CMT. MATERIA...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Braathen GJ,Høyer H,Busk ØL,Tveten K,Skjelbred CF,Russell MB

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We planned a descriptive study on the incidence of intracranial gliomas spanning a 16-year period (1976-1991) in the Local Health Service 31 of Ferrara, Northern Italy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We used a complete enumeration approach by reviewing all the possible sources of case collection available in the st...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Tola MR,Casetta I,Granieri E,Pinna L,Veronesi V,Tamarozzi R,Trapella G,Monetti VC,Paolino E,Govoni V

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After surgery for ruptured anterior communicating artery (ACoA) aneurysm, several patients who have achieved a favorable neurological outcome yet have been observed to suffer from a poor cognitive outcome. The aim of this study was to explore the possible effects of temporary clip applications on frontal lob...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Akyuz M,Erylmaz M,Ozdemir C,Goksu E,Ucar T,Tuncer R

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of seizures on synthesis of the polyadenylic acid (poly(A]-containing messenger RNA (mRNA) isolated from brain polysomes in a genetically seizure-susceptible E1 mouse was studied in vivo. The seizure in the E1 mice was induced by tossed-up stimulation. Immediately after the seizure ceased, the labeled oroti...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Yamagami S,Onishi H,Kawakita Y

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outcome was studied prospectively in 28 consecutive patients with occlusion of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). They comprise a subgroup of 101 consecutive patients with TIA or stroke less than or equal to 75 years of age, admitted within 72 h after the stroke. Cerebral angiography and CT-scan were performed within 1...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Olsen TS

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The visual, somatosensory, and vestibular systems are critical for establishing a sensorimotor set for postural control and orientation. The goal of this study was to assess how individuals with a vestibular-related disorder keep their balance following prolonged stance on an inclined surface. We hypothesize...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Chong R,Berl B,Cook B,Turner P,Walker K

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) are common treatments for carotid artery stenosis. Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have compared CEA to CAS in the treatment of carotid artery stenosis. These studies have suggested that CAS is more strongly associated with periprocedural ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lamanna A,Maingard J,Barras CD,Kok HK,Handelman G,Chandra RV,Thijs V,Brooks DM,Asadi H

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The production of oxygen-free radicals and their subsequent peroxidative action on membrane unsaturated fatty acids could be enhanced after subarachnoid hemorrhage. High-dose methylprednisolone (30 mg/Kg i.v.) treatment can antagonize acute SAH-induced brain hypoperfusion and protect the ultrastructural integrity of e...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Marzatico F,Gaetani P,Buratti E,Messina AL,Ferlenga P,Rodriguez y Baena R

更新日期：1990-10-01 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：:Brain perfusion was studied interictally with 99mTc-HM-PAO SPECT in 47 adult patients with partial epilepsy and normal brain CT. Epilepsy was classified as secondarily generalized in 24 patients, as complex partial in 17 patients and as simple partial in 6 patients. In 24 patients good seizure control was not achieved...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Launes J,Iivanainen M,Salmi T,Nikkinen P,Lindroth L,Liewendahl K

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of L-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine (L-threo-DOPS), an unnatural norepinephrine precursor, on alpha 2-adrenergic receptors in platelet membranes were investigated in a patient with familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy, two patients with multiple system atrophy, and two patients with Parkinson's disease. Ea...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Azuma T,Suzuki T,Sakoda S,Mizuno R,Tsujino S,Kobayashi T,Kishimoto S,Hiraga T,Matsubara T,Yoshida S

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of necrotizing brain stem encephalitis due to listeria monocytogenes is described in a 48-year-old man who had brain stem encephalitis of complicated course and with selective destruction of the vasomotoric and respiratory centers. He developed that very rare Ondine's curse syndrome, being only able to breathe ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jensen TH,Hansen PB,Brodersen P

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variants in the EIF4G1 gene have been recently identified to be responsible for autosomal dominant PD (PARK18), but its role in the PD-related neurodegeneration is unclear. Several EIF4G1 mutation/variants were found to be associated with PD, and functional studies have suggested that these variants may impair the abi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Deng H,Wu Y,Jankovic J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult-onset muscular dystrophy. It is associated with motor symptoms but patients also display non-motor symptoms such as particular personality traits. Studies have reported mixed results about personality characteristics which may be attributable to small ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bertrand JA,Jean S,Laberge L,Gagnon C,Mathieu J,Gagnon JF,Richer L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The pathophysiology of migraine headaches is not clearly understood yet. The dopaminergic system has been hypothesized to be involved in migraine pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to investigate catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) polymorphisms and chronic headaches. We analyzed five single nucleotide ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Takigawa H,Kowa H,Nakashima K

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the cardiac R-R interval variation (RRIV) is of value in differentiating patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) from multiple system atrophy (MSA). BACKGROUND:RRIV assessment is a simple procedure, reflecting mainly vagal efferent activity. Reduced RRIV was reported in MSA. METHODS:RR...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Gurevich TY,Groozman GB,Giladi N,Drory VE,Hausdorff JM,Korczyn AD

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00