Neurologic complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

abstract：:The motoneuron has a strong ability to regenerate after injury. However, the problems of nerve cell survival after a proximal axotomy, difficulty in axonal elongation after intraspinal lesion and the lack of target specificity during nerve fibre regrowth interfere with a good functional restitution. Current research h...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Carlstedt T

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In multifocal motor or sensorimotor neuropathy with persistent conduction block, most of the recent research has concerned treatment. Open trials show that intravenous immunoglobulin is effective, providing a rapid and often marked clinical improvement, accompanied by a significant reduction of conduction block in som...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Léger JM

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review centers on important recent advances in the understanding of the role of glial fibrillary acidic protein in Alexander disease and of proteolipid protein in hypomyelinating disorders such as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher and spastic paraplegia. We also describe seven novel leukodystrophies. These include childhood a...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Schiffmann R,Boespflüg-Tanguy O

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Precise localization of the epileptogenic zone is imperative for the success of resective surgery of drug-resistant epileptic patients. To decrease the number of surgical failures, clinical research has been focusing on finding new biomarkers. For the past decades, high-frequency oscillations (HFOs, 8...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Roehri N,Bartolomei F

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The last two decades have witnessed a growing concern over the treatment of epilepsy in women of childbearing age, with an increased risk of major congenital malformations and possible cognitive difficulties associated with certain antiepileptic drugs. The aim here is to review the literature regardin...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Bromley RL,Baker GA,Meador KJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research on multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis and therapy is to a large extent driven by results obtained in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). This approach provided deep insights into the mechanism of brain inflammation and immune mediated tissue injury and, thus, most of our curren...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Lassmann H

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Here we summarize the evidence from human studies of the impairments to the structural, functional, and metabolic capacities in skeletal muscle in those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) - a condition known as diabetic myopathy. Given the importance of skeletal muscle for blood lipid and glucose management, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Monaco CMF,Perry CGR,Hawke TJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews current knowledge about epileptogenesis in the developing brain. Animal studies indicate that the maturational balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter systems should result in an increased susceptibility to seizures. However, the reason for specific age-locked syndromes and the high ra...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Scott RC,Neville BG

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give an overview of recent data on the use of skin biopsy as a diagnostic tool in neuropathies. RECENT FINDINGS:The sensitivity and specificity of skin biopsy in detecting small fiber neuropathy is supported by new data. In many patients with small fiber neuropathy, a treatable disorder can be ide...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Sommer C

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the recent studies assessing patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures and developments in treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:The misdiagnosis of nonepileptic seizure is costly to patients, the healthcare system, and to society. Patients with nonepileptic seizures are prescribed ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： LaFrance WC Jr

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past few years evidence that atherosclerotic disease of the aortic arch is probably an underestimate source of emboli, particularly moving thrombi in the lumen, has accumulated. Pathological studies, and more recently transesophageal echocardiographic studies, have shown that atherosclerotic disease of the aort...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Heinzlef O,Cohen A,Amarenco P

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with acute life-threatening neuromuscular disease require close cooperation between neuromuscular and intensive care specialists to achieve the best possible outcomes. The problems encountered by these patients are different from those in traditional neuromuscular practice, and neurologists c...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Damian MS,Srinivasan R

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the background, principles and implementation of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018--2030 (SAP-E) in the perspective of the current COVID-19 pandemic. RECENT FINDINGS:SAP-E sets targets for the implementation of evidence-based preventive actions and stroke services to 2030. A recent m...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Christensen H,Pezzella FR,Action Plan for Stroke in Europe Implementation Steering Committee.

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The computational power of the brain arises from the complex interactions between neurons. One straightforward method to quantify the strength of neuronal interactions is by measuring correlation and coherence. Efforts to measure correlation have been advancing rapidly of late, spurred by the developm...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Snyder AC,Smith MA

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cognitive impairments are common in children with epilepsy. They may already be present before the onset of epilepsy or occur - and even progress - during its course. Many variables contribute to cognitive dysfunction. Those that can be targeted to prevent (further) cognitive impairment will be highli...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Braun KP

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To gain a complete understanding of how the brain functions, both in illness and good health, data from multiple levels of analysis must be integrated. Technical advances have made direct recordings of neuronal activity deep inside the human brain tractable, providing a rare glimpse into cellular proc...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Viskontas IV

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Stroke is the third leading cause of death after myocardial infarction and cancer, and is the leading cause of permanent disability and disability-adjusted loss of independent life-years in western countries. Thrombolysis is the treatment of choice for acute stroke within 3 h after the onset of sympto...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Schellinger PD,Kaste M,Hacke W

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Herein we discuss the recent literature concerning cervicogenic vertigo including vertigo associated with rotational vertebral artery syndrome, as well as whiplash and degenerative disturbances of the cervical spine. We conclude with a summary of progress regarding diagnostic methods for cervicogenic ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Hain TC

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neural circuits comprised of dopamine-containing and dopamine-receptive neurons are altered functionally after the repeated intermittent administration of cocaine and its withdrawal. The characterization of these neuroadaptive changes at various times after repeated exposure to cocaine is important because they may re...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Pilotte NS

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Myasthenic syndromes are distinct disorders at the neuromuscular junction, most often with well characterized autoimmune or genetic pathology. New aspects of the dysfunctions give insight into the normal neuromuscular function in addition to giving therapeutic clues and tailoring the therapy to the pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Gilhus NE

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A long series of studies beginning with the pioneering experiments of Wiesel and Hubel [1] has shown that correct visual experience is crucial for the development of the visual system. Recent results suggest that neurotrophic factors of the nerve growth factor family might have a relevant role in mediating the effects...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Pizzorusso T,Maffei L

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The review intends to draw the attention of researchers working in retinal degenerations on the fact that classical apoptosis, for example, apoptosis triggering caspase activation, may not be the main pathway of cellular demise in this tissue.Former work already showed the difficulty of proving the activation of apopt...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Torriglia A,Jaadane I,Lebon C

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research on the pathophysiology of syndromic autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has contributed to the uncovering of mechanisms in nonsyndromic ASD. The current review aims to compare recent progress in therapeutics development for ASD with those for fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most frequent monogenic f...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Yamasue H,Aran A,Berry-Kravis E

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim is to systematically and critically review the relationship between migraine and estrogen, the predominant female sex hormone, with a focus on studies published in the last 18 months. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent functional MRI (fMRI) studies of the brain support the existence of anatomical and fun...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Chai NC,Peterlin BL,Calhoun AH

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The correct classification of non-Alzheimer's dementia is crucial to study disease mechanisms, predict disease progression and test disease-specific treatments. Brain atrophy assessment with morphometric MRI is currently the gold standard for in-vivo localization of neurodegeneration. Structural and f...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Filippi M,Agosta F

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the most significant advances concerning the neural correlates of decision-making with emphasis on those imaging studies investigating the neural implementation of evaluative judgment processes. This is done against the background of current concepts from the field of judgment and...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Volz KG,Schubotz RI,von Cramon DY

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Preterm infants are at high risk for neurological sequelae and cognitive dysfunction. These problems have been attributed to a high occurrence of central nervous system (CNS) lesions, but suboptimal brain development appears to be just as important. In this brief review we present the hypothesis that ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Hagberg H,Mallard C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropharmacology is aiding our understanding of the control of eye movements in at least three ways. First, neurotransmitters have been identified in the pathways that coordinate gaze. Second, the technique of pharmacologic inactivation has provided a powerful method to determine the contributions of populations of n...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Leigh RJ,Ramat S

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will discuss aspects of cytokine networks in neuroinflammatory diseases and attempt to provide some explanation for our failures and successes in translating preclinical data to benefit patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). We will discuss innate cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor al...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Codarri L,Fontana A,Becher B

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to refer to recent arguments supporting the existence of specific propagation mechanisms associated with spreading of neuron injury in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RECENT FINDINGS:Misfolded ALS-linked protein accumulation can induce aggregation of their native equiva...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Pradat PF,Kabashi E,Desnuelle C

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00