Postural instability and falls are more frequent in Parkinson's disease patients with worse trunk mobility.

abstract：:We report the clinical, epidemiological and pathological findings of 28 patients with medulloblastoma: 22 were male; age ranged from 1 to 50 years, with a mean of 15 years. The most frequent symptoms and signs were headache (64%) and vomiting (64%). Only one patient showed a desmoplastic medulloblastoma variant, the o...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Reis Filho JS,Gasparetto EL,Faoro LN,Araújo JC,Torres LF

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neurological manifestations of eight patients with osseous fibrous dysplasia of skull were retrospectively studied. In this series, the frontal bone was involved in 75% of the patients, the sphenoid or temporal bones in 37.5%, and the parietal in 25%. It was observed that cranial deformities occurred in all but on...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Freitas PE,Ribeiro TR,Coutinho MF,Anicet A

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is aimed to recover, considering its historical value, a semiological sign described in 1931 by an eminent neurologist of Rio de Janeiro, together with a master of the French neurology. In the article by Alajouanine and Akerman, named "Attitude of the hand in an astereognostic monobrachial crisis of multiple escler...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Levy G

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The degree of depression in 88 abandoned children was analysed through a depression rating scale adapted to prepubertal children. The items were grouped into three dimensions: sociological-relational, psychological and biological. In 46 children from this sample it was dosed plasmatic cortisol and the urinary excretio...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Queiroz EA,Lombardi AB,Furtado CR,Peixoto CC,Soares TA,Fabre ZL,Basques JC,Fernandes ML,Lippi JR

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the period March to May 1979, 6 patients with trigeminal neuralgia were operated on, neurovascular decompression being carried out in the posterior fossa. In 5 cases an arterial loop was found compressing the root of the V nerve at its apparent origin in the protuberance, and in one case a large calibrous twisted v...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Niemeyer Filho P

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniospinal radiation therapy for treatment of brain tumors may result in growth hormone (GH) insufficiency with resultant linear growth retardation, one of the most common complications. We report the case of a 10-year-old boy presenting headache associated to vertigo, nausea and vomiting. A CT scan showed an homoge...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Goldberg TB,Rodrigues MA,Takata RT,Nogueira CR,Faleiros AT

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the cytologic aspects of 137 tumors operated by neurosurgeons, including 12 astrocytomas, 4 anaplastic astrocytomas, 26 glioblastomas, 7 oligodendrogliomas, 5 medulloblastomas, 8 schwannomas, 17 meningiomas, 13 pituitary adenomas, 20 metastatic tumors and 18 assorted tumors and nonneoplastic lesions. We hav...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Campos Ide S,Chimelli L

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker is a genetic prion disease and the most common mutation is p.Pro102Leu. We report clinical, molecular and neuropathological data of seven individuals, belonging to two unrelated Brazilian kindreds, carrying the p.Pro102Leu. Marked differences among patients were observed regarding age at...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Smid J,Studart A Neto,Landemberger MC,Machado CF,Nóbrega PR,Canedo NHS,Schultz RR,Naslavsky MS,Rosemberg S,Kok F,Chimelli L,Martins VR,Nitrini R

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate in a population of Brazilian patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the promoter region of IL4 (*33C-T) and receptor IL4R (*Q551R A-G) genes proposed to interfere with disease progression. No significant differences were observed in either of the ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Quirico-Santos T,Suppiah V,Heggarty S,Caetano R,Alves-Leon S,Vandenbroeck K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated a relationship between the FLAIR signal found in mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) and inflammation. Twenty nine patients were selected through clinical and MRI analysis and submitted to cortico-amygdalo-hippocampectomy to seizure control. Glutamate, TNFα, IL1, nitric oxide (NO) levels and immunostaining...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Varella PP,Santiago JF,Carrete H Jr,Higa EM,Yacubian EM,Centeno RS,Caboclo LO,Castro Neto EF,Canzian M,Amado D,Cavalheiro EA,Naffah-Mazzacoratti Mda G

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive and irreversible loss of cognitive function. The presence of senile plaques is one of the pathological markers of the disease and is associated with the onset of neuroinflammatory mechanisms. The exact pathophysiology of AD...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Sousa JCE,Santana ACF,MagalhÃes GJP

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To describe and analyze cognitive aspects in patients with chronic pain and a control group without pain. Method A case-control study was conducted on 45 patients with chronic pain and on 45 control subjects. Data including pain diagnosis, comorbidities and medication used, were evaluated. Cognitive tests, s...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Ferreira Kdos S,Oliver GZ,Thomaz DC,Teixeira CT,Foss MP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 32-year-old woman who complained of dull and compressing occipital pain, with unilateral radiation to the left frontal and supraorbital areas (of the sickening type). The radiological, clinical, neurosurgical and neuropathologic investigation disclosed a medulloblastoma bulging and tickening th...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Piovesan EJ,Werneck LC,Teive HA,Navarro F,Kówacs PA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Movement disorders, mostly dystonia, sometimes occur in heterozygotes for Wilson's disease (WD). A patient with metabolic abnormalities suggestive of heterozygote for WD and dystonia is reported. His niece showed the typical neurological and metabolic abnormalities of WD. This rare coincidence and the etiopathogenic m...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Barbosa ER,Kostow UP,Hirsch R,Cançado ER,Scaff M,Canelas HM

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has become easier with the advent of modern imaging techniques. The incidence of ICH has declined, while SAH has remained relatively constant. The prognosis for both disorders remains dismal and the mortality rate is substantiall...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Fisher M

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This disease was described by McArdle as an inherited autosomal recessive affection characterized by glycogen storage with normal chain in the skeletal muscles, due to absence of myophosphorylase activity. Under a clinical aspect, excessive fatigability, cramps and myoglobinuria appear following physical exercise. A c...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Levy JA,Gagioti SM,Cavalieri MJ,Pereira JR

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a rare case of increased intracranial hypertension consequent to a spinal cervical glioblastoma multiforme in a young patient. They analyse the physiopathology of intracranial hypertension in spinal tumors and the rarity of such kind of tumor in this location, and its clinico-pathological aspects....

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： de Castro-Costa CM,de Araújo RW,de Arruda MA,de Araújo PM,de Figueiredo EG

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Surgical treatment of cervical radiculopathy with or without myelopathy is a controversy issue, although anterior discectomy is the most common form of treatment. METHOD:We present the evaluation of the arthrodesis' rate and cervical alignment in 48 patients with cervical degenerative disease...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Mudo ML,Amantea AV,Joaquim AF,Prandini MN,Cavalheiro S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the functional capacity and to determine the difference between the means of functional capacity (basic and instrumental activities of daily living) and the age groups of elderly residents in an outlying area in the hinterland of Bahia/Northeast of Brazil. METHOD:Analytical study with cross-section...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Torres Gde V,Reis LA,Reis LA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum samples were analysed for interleukin-2 receptors levels (sIL-2R) in 26 patients with definite multiple sclerosis as defined by Poser and col. Three groups of patients form the basis of this study: group I, with 14 patients with clinical evidence of active disease; group II, with 12 patients with clinically stab...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Tilbery CP,Felipe E,Mota IM,Scheinberg MA

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between the use of statins and neuromuscular disease is currently being intensely discussed. We relate a 63 years old man with possible case of statin-induced neuropathy in a patient with dislipidemia in use of simvastatina at high doses. The electrophysiologic studies disclosed findings compatible wit...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Scola RH,Trentin AP,Germiniani FM,Piovesan EJ,Werneck LC

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The temporal branch of the facial nerve is particularly vulnerable to traumatic injuries during surgical procedures. It may also be affected in clinical conditions. Electrodiagnostic studies may add additional information about the type and severity of injuries, thus allowing prognostic inferences. The objec...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Silva PF,Lima MC,Figueiroa JN,Lins OG

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysms of the extracranial vertebral artery are extremely rare due to their deep location and the anatomical protection of this artery. They can be caused by cervical traumas (firearm injuries, sports, hyperextension of the neck and iatrogeny). The authors report the case of a patient who developed a giant ps...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Gallo P,Dalacorte A,Raupp E,Santos AJ,Frank MR,Saraiva GA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical aspects of the meningiomas are well described. However, there is an important number of reports on a variety of other lesions simulating meningioma, including the prostate cancer. The authors describe one additional patient with prostate cancer who at presentation had clinical and radiographic signs sugge...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Oliveira MA,Araujo JF,Balbo RJ

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 444 EEGs of 62 women with medically refractory epilepsy, followed up for at least 5 years and that had 5 or more EEGs. According to our definitions we found 18 patients (29%) with frequent seizures, 16 (25.8%) with very frequent seizures, 16 (25.8%) with controlled seizures and 12 (19.3%) with occasional s...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Azoubel AC,Silveira DC,Guerreiro CA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When the apnea hypothesis turned to be an explanation for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) many authors tried to find if near-miss or apparent life-threatening events (ALTE) could be markers of SIDS. It was suggested that phasic REM activity is associated with increased respiratory neuron activity and prevents prol...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Nunes ML,Da Costa JC,Taufer L

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increase in life expectancy in Brazil, concerns have grown about the most prevalent diseases in elderly people. Among these diseases are neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Protein deposits related to the development of these diseases can pre-date the symptomatic phases b...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Oliveira FH,Rodrigues Neto E,Fonseca MK,Costa AS,Rockenbach MA,Padilha Rdos S,Fernandez LL,Hilbig A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug resistant epilepsy impairs patients' quality of life making social interaction more difficult. Surgical treatment is an option for seizure control in medically refractory patients. We evaluated pre-operative and post-operative quality of life using a standardized questionnaire based on the QOLIE-10. The questionn...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Frayman L,Cukiert A,Forster C,Ferreira VB,Buratini JA

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The precise function of sleep in animals and human beings is still unknown, and any sort of physical, social or psychological variation may change the normal sleep-wake cycle. PURPOSE:This research aims is to determine the sleep disorders (SD) for each of the three trimesters of the pregnancy comparing them to...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Lopes EA,Carvalho LB,Seguro PB,Mattar R,Silva AB,Prado LB,Prado GF

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumours of central nervous system (CNS) represent the second most frequent malignancy in children under 15 years of age but are the commonest cause of death. The authors present the epidemiologic and histopathologic analysis of 623 primary tumours of CNS occurring during the period 1990 to 1996 in paediatric patients....

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Torres LF,Jacob GV,Reis-Filho JS,de Noronha L

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00