Effects of microgravity and other space stressors in immunosuppression and viral reactivation with potential nervous system involvement.

abstract：:Pituitary tumors may well be the most common brain tumors with a mean incidence of 16.7%. Even small tumors become symptomatic when they arise from functioning cells and produce devastating effects on the body. The nonfunctioning tumors may become quite large before producing symptoms due to raised intracranial pressu...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Deopujari CE,Shaikh ST

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:78 autopsy proven cases of infective endocarditis (IE) seen during 1983 to 1995 were retrospectively reviewed. The brain was available for examination in 44 cases. In the remaining cases, brain was not examined because examination of it was not requested due to lack of neurological findings. Brain lesions were observe...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Patel FM,Das A,Banerjee AK

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 10 years from 1982-1992, we have diagnosed 29 cases of multiple sclerosis at our centre. In this hospital based retrospective study, 22 cases were definite (including 4 cases of Neuromyelitis optica) and the remaining 7 were probable cases of multiple sclerosis according to Poser's criteria (Poser et al ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pandit L,Subramanya R,Rao SN

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the value of susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) in evaluating the histopathologic grade of cerebral astrocytomas and compare the relative value of SWI and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is an analysis of 26 untreated patients with patholo...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Zhang H,Tan Y,Wang XC,Qing JB,Wang L,Wu XF,Zhang L,Liu QW

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic third Ventriculostomy (ETV) is one of the surgical options for obstructive hydrocephalus. There are varying opinions about results of ETV in infants. We are therefore presenting the results of ETV in 54 infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A prospective study of 54 infants undergoing ETV in our institu...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yadav YR,Jaiswal S,Adam N,Basoor A,Jain G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prescription writing has to be properly addressed with regard to its correctness and appropriateness. Any errors in the procedure have to be eliminated. Electronic prescribing has abolished most of typographical prescription errors but the rationality involved in prescription of drugs is more of a thought process, whi...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Batta A,Singh B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a critical and rapidly growing global health problem. Neurological complications occur in almost all patients with severe CKD, potentially affecting all levels of the nervous system, from the central nervous system (CNS) through to the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Patients with CKD ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Renjen PN,Chaudhari D,Sagar G,Jasuja S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation of the degree of severity of injury, coma duration, and prediction of outcome are integral parts of present-day management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether evaluation and prediction of outcome in early phase after severe TBI is possible by means of single-v...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Du Y,Li Y,Lan Q

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:To translate and test the reliability and validity of the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQoL-54) in Iranian MS patients. SETTING AND DESIGN:Using a standard "forward-backward" translation, cognitive debriefing and cultural adaptation procedure, the English version of the MSQoL-...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Ghaem H,Borhani Haghighi A,Jafari P,Nikseresht AR

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) caused by certain species belonging to the genus Acanthamoeba, Balamuthia, or Naegleria presents as a subacute or chronic illness. Amoebic encephalitis caused by Acanthamoeba is seen more often in immunosuppressed individuals. Thus, it may often be associated with human immunod...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Thamtam VK,Uppin MS,Pyal A,Kaul S,Rani JY,Sundaram C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though many cases of pituitary fibrosarcoma (PF) have been reported, the etiologic classification of these tumors, however, remains undefined. Moreover, owing to the paucity of available case studies, the clinical characteristics of primary pituitary fibrosarcoma (PPF) have not been fully described. We report a 2...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Li ZJ,Sun P,Guo Y,Wang RZ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis complicated by cerebral hematoma is extremely rare. We report a 54-year-old man with hepes simplex encephalitis complicated by intracerebral hematoma and review the literature and describe the characteristics of HSV encephalitis complicated by intracerebral hematoma. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Takeuchi S,Takasato Y

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical split cord malformations are extremely rare with less than 75 cases reported in the literature worldwide. The widely different terminologies used to describe the same pathoanatomy make the documentation of all reported cases a difficult task. We conducted a systematic review of 71 cases documented over 38 rep...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sreenivasan R,Sharma R,Borkar SA,Arumulla S,Garg K,Chandra SP,Kale SS,Mahapatra AK

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron emission tomography (PET) is the study of human physiology by electronic detection of positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals. It is one of the noninvasive technologies that can measure the metabolic and functional activity of living tissue. Positron emission tomography finds its clinical applications in broad...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar S,Rajshekher G,Prabhakar S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Telestroke" is emerging as a potential timesaving, efficient means for evaluating patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke. It provides an opportunity for administration of thrombolytic drugs within the short therapeutic time window associated with AIS. We describe our experiences of the feasibility and safety of ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Muengtaweepongsa S,Dharmasaroja PA,Maungboon P,Wattanaruangkowit P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Middle cerebral artery (MCA) disease is the most common vascular lesion in stroke. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) is a non-invasive bedside screening method for assessing cerebral blood flow. AIM:To investigate the prevalence of MCA stenosis in asymptomatic but high-risk individuals for stroke. MATERIALS AND...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sada S,Reddy Y,Rao S,Alladi S,Kaul S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a well described entity in adults. In pediatric age group the presentation of disease can vary depending on the age of patients and is less frequently reported. AIM:The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features, investigations, treatment and outcome...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Roy AG,Vinayan KP,Kumar A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acute ischemic stroke therapy is time sensitive, and optimum treatment is missed due to pre-hospital and/or in-hospital delay. Materials and Methods:A prospective observational (before and after) study was conducted for 1 year.The study period was defined as phase-I or pre-education phase, phase-II or immed...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Puri I,Bhatia R,Vibha D,Singh MB,Padma MV,Aggarwal P,Prasad K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of a young man with a diffusely calcified oligo astrocytoma in right parieto occipital region, which spread along the axonal fibres into right temporal lobe and to the left parietal lobe is presented. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated the extent of the lesion. The m...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Gupta V,Singh D,Sinha S,Tatke M,Singh AK,Kumar S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis is endemic in developing countries. However, calvarial tuberculosis is rare, even in areas where tuberculosis is endemic. In the literature, only few case series of calvarial tuberculosis have been reported. AIM:To report a case series of 11 patients with calvarial tuberculosis, and discuss the...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Diyora B,Kumar R,Modgi R,Sharma A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ninth case of axial intradural melanotic nerve tumour presenting with cervical cord compression is reported. The literature is reviewed and proposed theories on the origin of these tumours are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pillai AM,Devi R,Devi A

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The operative approaches for colloid cyst excision are varied with open microsurgical excision still being considered as the "gold standard". Endoscopic removal of these cysts is gaining in popularity. AIMS:To document the efficacy and safety of the endoscope for colloid cyst excision. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Mishra S,Chandra PS,Suri A,Rajender K,Sharma BS,Mahapatra AK

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a common but under recognized complication of neurocysticercosis (NCC). We report six patients having NCC who presented with stroke. All patients were young with no vascular risk factors. The arteritis which resulted in ischaemic infarct in these patients was related to the presence and severity of arachnoid...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Jha S,Kumar V

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of brain abscess is still a subject of controversy. Simple therapeutic approaches like twist drill/burr hole aspiration with or without insertion of a drain are also quite effective. There are reports of encouraging results following endoscopic treatment. We are reporting our results of endoscopic ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yadav YR,Sinha M,Neha.,Parihar V

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 326 clinically diagnosed cases with meningitis over a period of five-and-a-half years was carried out to determine the prevalence of cryptococcal infection, its associated risk factors and therapeutic outcome. Fifty-four (16.6%) patients with cryptococcal meningitis were identified by smear...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Prasad KN,Agarwal J,Nag VL,Verma AK,Dixit AK,Ayyagari A

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulinum toxin has gained immense popularity since its introduction for therapeutic use. It is used in a variety of movement disorders like hemi-facial spasm, focal dystonias like blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, oromandibular dystonia, limb dystonias. It is also being used in patients with tremors, tics and for a v...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Tater P,Pandey S

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Cerebral vasospasm is a serious complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and is associated with clinical deterioration and mortality. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of continuous intravertebral artery (cIVA) injection of fasudil hydrochloride on delayed cerebral v...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Liu P,Liao X,Xiang J,Pan L,Ma L

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we describe a new mutation located in the coiled 1B domain of desmin and associated with a predominant cardiac involvement and a high degree of cardiac sudden death in a large Indian pedigree with 12 affected members. The index cases was 38-year-old man who presented with progressive difficulty in grip...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Nalini A,Gayathri N,Richard P,Cobo AM,Urtizberea JA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy cases of primary degenerative cerebellar ataxias in ethnic Bengalees from southern West Bengal, India, were studied by the authors. Of these, 50 cases were of the familial type (hereditary ataxias) encountered in 23 families and the remaining 20 were of sporadic onset. 18 cases (from 11 families) were of "prob...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chakravarty A,Mukherjee SC

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of haemorrhage during cranial computed tomography (CT) occurring during the enhancement phase of CT examination immediately after the administration of intravenous contrast medium are reported. In both cases, the preceding unenhanced scansshowed evidence of haemorrhage. The risk of aneurysmal rupture as a re...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Joseph S,Saluja S,Gupta AK,Kesavadas C,Ramakrishnan KG

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00