Update in the Management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

abstract：:Sports-related concussions (SRCs) are common among athletes in the United States. Most athletes who sustain an SRC recover within 7 to 10 days; however, many athletes who sustain the injury do not recover as expected and experience prolonged, persistent symptoms. In this document, the authors provide an overview of th...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Anto-Ocrah M,Jones CMC,Diacovo D,Bazarian JJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death and disability. Despite its high incidence, acute management remains controversial. Most current forms of therapy are designed to reduce complications of a recent stroke or prevent recurrences. Experimental data suggest that the optimal time for intervention is the hour immedi...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Biller J

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraproteinemia frequently is associated with peripheral neuropathy. The clinical manifestations can be protean owing to the potential for multiple organ involvement. A methodical diagnostic approach to patients who have a plasma cell dyscrasia and neuropathy is necessary to ensure the appropriate detection of more wi...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kwan JY

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Supratentorial low-grade gliomas comprise a group of primary central nervous system neoplasms with characteristics of neuroglial cells (i.e., astrocytes and oligodendrocytes) and relatively low anaplastic potential, although through time they tend to behave more aggressively. Immediate surgical intervention and subseq...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Recht LD,Bernstein M

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudotumor cerebri is a perplexing syndrome of increased intra-cranial pressure without a space-occupying lesion. The terminology for the disorder has changed over the years and the diagnostic criteria revised to reflect advances in diagnostic technology and insights into the disease process. The classification and n...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Friedman DI

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive muscular atrophy (PMA) is a rare, sporadic, adult-onset motor neuron disease, clinically characterized by isolated lower motor neuron features; however, clinically evident upper motor neuron signs may emerge in some patients. Subclinical upper motor neuron involvement is identified pathologically, radiolog...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Liewluck T,Saperstein DS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulinum toxin therapy has emerged as a treatment modality for a variety of spastic- or contracture-related muscle diseases. Its safety has been proven for long-term use in the treatment of benign essential blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and certain types of strabismus. Recent approval from the Federal Drug Adminis...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Savino PJ,Maus M

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of changes have occurred in the management of Parkinson's disease in recent years, with the development of new therapeutic strategies based upon advances in pharmacotherapy and interventional procedures. The treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease is considered here with these advances in mind. Potenti...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Aminoff MJ

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal and human research has clearly shown that anticonvulsants are teratogens and pose a risk for fetal malformations. In the case of dilantin it appears that fetal susceptibility correlates with the fetal level of the microsomal detoxifying enzyme epoxide hydrolase. The genetics of seizures in the parents does not ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Buehler BA,Rao V,Finnell RH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review explores the principle features of the immunopathology of multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly relapsing-remitting MS. It highlights the emerging concepts in the pathogenesis of MS in the context of known features of pathology, including the characterization of cytokine networks promoting inflammatory dam...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Wu GF,Alvarez E

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable evidence exists of hypothalamic dysfunction in patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. This dysfunction is reflected in disturbances of endocrine function including abnormalities of gonadotropin, growth hormone, and corticotropin-releasing hormone secretion. Whereas these disturbances are gene...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Newman MM,Halmi KA

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different types of conduction defects, avenues available for functional recovery after demyelination, therapeutic and diagnostic measures, and electrophysiologic testing are covered. ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Eisen A

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic complications are a major cause of morbidity, complicating open heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, and interventional techniques. Global or focal brain ischemia related to embolism or hypoperfusion predominates. Breakthrough cerebral hemorrhage and infection can complicate cardiac transplantation. Iden...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Furlan AJ,Sila CA,Chimowitz MI,Jones SC

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomic and physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy are unique. A neurologist needs to be aware of normal pregnancy-induced physiologic changes in the cardiovascular, renal, hematologic, and autoimmune systems, and the local anatomic changes, which include alteration of body habitus and pelvic ligaments. ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： O'Neal MA

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Channelopathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, and myopathies represent multiple mechanisms by which toxins can affect the peripheral nervous system. These toxins include ciguatoxin, tetrodotoxin, botulinum toxin, metabolic poisons, venomous snake bites, and several medications. These toxins are important to be aw...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Janecek J,Kushlaf H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic emergencies are common among cancer patients and their incidence is increasing as patients live longer as a result of improved antineoplastic therapy. This article reviews acute neurologic complications in cancer patients. Among those complications reviewed are brain metastases, epidural spinal cord compres...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Schiff D,Batchelor T,Wen PY

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors divide biological toxins into animal, plant, and bacterial classes and discuss each within a context of demographic, clinical and research examples. Advances in our knowledge are highlighted, and the authors relate the implications of this knowledge to target-specific neurologic involvement. ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Goetz CG,Meisel E

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic testing is of limited value among patients with migraine who present to an emergency department. Various nonopioid, disease-specific treatments are available for patients who present to an emergency department with migraine headache and associated features. Emergency physicians should recognize that the acu...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Friedman BW

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasomnias are classified into nonrapid eye movement and rapid eye movement sleep parasomnias. It is important for the clinician to consider other parasomnia mimics that present to the sleep disorders clinic. These conditions can be differentiated by taking a detailed sleep history and conducting nocturnal polysomnog...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Malhotra RK,Avidan AY

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with TIA or ischemic stroke of noncardiac origin antiplatelet drugs are able to decrease the risk of stroke by 11-15%, and the risk of stroke, MI, and vascular death by 15-22%, but not mortality. Low doses of aspirin (50-325 mg) are as effective as high doses and cause less gastrointestinal side effects. S...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Diener HC

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. This article highlights several cases that the practicing neurologist may encounter in the treatment of MG. Diagnostic uncertainty continues to be an issue in patients who are seronegative to the 2 most common antibodies, acetylcholine recep...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Nguyen T,Phan CL,Supsupin E Jr,Sheikh K

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) is a substantial contributor to long-term disability in survivors of critical illness. Critical illness polyneuropathy, critical illness myopathy, and muscle atrophy from disuse contribute in various proportions to ICUAW. ICUAW is a clinical diagnosis supported by electrop...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kramer CL

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidemiology of vasculitis has witnessed extraordinary advances in the past decade influenced by the worldwide increased recognition and accurate classification and diagnosis of the vasculitides, and insights brought by genome-wide association studies and other genetic investigations that contribute to the underst...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Younger DS

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SEPs may be recorded over the spine and scalp to stimulation of any accessible mixed or sensory nerve in the extremities. SEP abnormalities are useful in detecting lesions in central somatosensory pathways. They do not establish a specific diagnosis, but they may suggest or support a diagnosis made on clinical grounds...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Aminoff MJ

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxias are a diverse and clinically heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by degeneration and dysfunction of the cerebellum and its associated pathways. Clinical and diagnostic evaluation can be challenging because of phenotypic overlap among causes, and a stratified an...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Shakkottai VG,Fogel BL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional disease-modifying agents are only moderately effective, so breakthrough disease activity is commonly seen. The evidence from randomized clinical trials and real-world observational data supporting the use of the second-line agents natalizumab, mitoxantrone, and cyclophosphamide are reviewed. Potential fut...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Marriott JJ,O'Connor PW

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia, defined as progressive cognitive decline, is a feature of a wide variety of genetic disorders. For example, a search of "dementia" in the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Omim) reveals 162 entries. Therefore this article cannot be encyclopedic and will be necessarily restricted to mo...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Hedera P,Turner RS

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Face recognition is one of the most complex visual tasks performed by the human brain. Data from monkeys suggest that area IT may play a key role in identifying faces, and functional imaging research suggests that the human homologue of IT may be located in the medial occipitotemporal cortex, where a FFA has been loca...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Barton JJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinician should be alert to the possibility of cerebrovascular disease in cancer patients who develop signs of diffuse or focal cerebral dysfunction. The cause of cerebrovascular disease can usually be determined by knowing the primary tumor type, extent of metastatic disease, and type of antineoplastic treatment...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Rogers LR

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is often a fine line between medical malpractice and maloccurrance. Physicians need to develop techniques and skills that enhance the patient-physician relationship based on honesty and informed consent. Documentation and proper maintenance of medical records is demanded by the current legal and health care syst...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Weintraub MI

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00