Depressive symptomology in multiple sclerosis: Disability, cardiorespiratory fitness and heart rate variability.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine, in a randomized, controlled, single blinded trial, the efficacy of a soft hand brace and a wrist splint for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS:We randomized 120 patients with CTS into a group wearing the soft hand brace MANU and into another group wearing the wrist splint CAMP TIELLE at night ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： De Angelis MV,Pierfelice F,Di Giovanni P,Staniscia T,Uncini A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess seizure control and tolerability of eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) as adjunctive therapy to one baseline antiepileptic drug (AED), in adults with partial-onset seizures (POS) with or without secondary generalization. METHODS:Multicenter, non-interventional, prospective cohort study conducted between...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Chaves J,Breia P,Pimentel J,Pelejão R,Carvalho M,Mateus P,Grebe H,Mestre A,Fernandes H,Sousa R,Gala A

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：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：:The in vitro protein synthetic capactiy of brain slices from guinea-pigs in the late stage (17-18 days post-induction) of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis was increased over that of Freund's adjuvant injected controls, as determined by the rate of (14C)-leucine incorporation into both tris-soluble and tris-inso...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Babitch JA,Blomstrand C,Hamberger A

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe eight patients from three families presenting with myoclonus, ataxia, infrequent seizures and minimal intellectual impairment. All were Arabs from different parts of the Arabian peninsula. The new consensus on terminology, genetic and clinical definition of Baltic myoclonus, Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Unverr...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Shakir RA,Khan RA,al-Zuhair AG

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated cardiovascular and renin responses to head-up tilt tests in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and in controls to determine variables for the assignment of parkinsonism to the potential underlying neurologic condition. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Sequential chang...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Plaschke M,Schwarz J,Dahlheim H,Backmund H,Trenkwalder C

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) engage in substantially less overall physical activity than healthy controls, but there is little information on public health rates of physical activity necessary for health benefits. PURPOSE:This study examined the rates of insufficient, moderate, and sufficient physic...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Motl RW,McAuley E,Sandroff BM,Hubbard EA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cognitive impairment is a common and disabling consequence of stroke. Its prevalence, the best way to screen for it in the acute setting, and its relation with premorbid status have not been thoroughly clarified. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients admitted to our stroke unit un...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Cova I,Mele F,Zerini F,Maggiore L,Cucumo V,Brambilla M,Rosa S,Bertora P,Salvadori E,Pomati S,Pantoni L

更新日期：2020-10-01 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:Most studies revealing intellectual deficits in myotonic dystrophy (MyD) involved heterogeneous groups of patients with respect to intelligence and onset of disease. The present study was undertaken to investigate whether patients with early adult and adult MyD show subtle cognitive deficits despite a norm...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Van Spaendonck KP,Ter Bruggen JP,Weyn Banningh EW,Maassen BA,Van de Biezenbos JB,Gabreëls FJ

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Some previous studies reported an independent association between uric acid and coronary artery disease, while little is known on the association among uric acid and carotid artery disease (CAD). To address this issue, we investigated the association between CAD and higher uric acid level because...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kumral E,Karaman B,Orman M,Kabaroglu C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with well-defined clinical and radiographic lesions have been studied with somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs). The data indicate that the primary scalp potentials from stimulation of both the arm and leg (N20 and P40) can be lost with thalamic lesions and would be consistent with these potentials b...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Fisher MA,Perlik SJ

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Status epilepticus (SE) describes an enduring epileptic state during which seizures are unremitting and tend to be self-perpetuating. We describe the clinical phases of generalized convulsive SE, impending SE, established SE, and subtle SE. We discuss the physiological and biochemical cascades which characterize self-...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Chen JW,Naylor DE,Wasterlain CG

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the differences in brain morphology among patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy according to the occurrence of absence seizures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-one juvenile myoclonic epilepsy patients with (n = 6) and without (n = 15) absence seizures were enrolled. We analyzed whole-brain T1-...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Park KM,Kim TH,Han YH,Mun CW,Shin KJ,Ha SY,Park JS,Kim SE

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical findings and pathological changes of the visual pathway of vitamin B12 deficient monkeys have been described. The cellular morphology and counts of the peripheral blood and bone marrow remained normal during the study (nine deficient, three controls: one still alive in each group). Visual impairment was n...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Chester EM,Agamanolis DP,Harris JW,Victor M,Hines JD,Kark JA

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Association of leuko-araiosis (LA) with certain risk factors has been reported in Western patients. This is a case-control study to determine the risk factors and the type of stroke associated with LA in Saudi patients. DESIGN AND SETTING:398 consecutive Saudi patients with the diagnosis of stroke admitted o...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Awada A,Omojola MF

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Recognition of stroke symptoms and activation of emergency services are essential in minimizing delay for acute stroke treatments. In this study, we assessed public stroke awareness in Sweden. METHODS:One thousand and five hundred residents aged 18-79 years participated in a telephone survey. Open-...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Nordanstig A,Jood K,Rosengren L

更新日期：2014-12-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic peripheral facial nerve palsy or Bell's palsy (BP) is the most common cause of facial nerve palsy. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of glucose metabolism abnormalities in BP. METHODS:We identified 148 patients with unilateral BP and 128 control subjects. In all we evaluated glucose level at fastin...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bosco D,Plastino M,Bosco F,Consoli A,Labate A,Pirritano D,Consoli D,Fava A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding how antiepileptic (AED) monotherapy influences normative test scores is of importance in the clinic for correct interpretation of neuropsychological profiles. Previous studies have primarily reported minor influence on neuropsychological raw scores, and the clinical relevance of these findings ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hessen E,Lossius MI,Gjerstad L

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment with intraventricular pentosan polysulphate (PPS) might be beneficial in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. We report a 68-year-old woman with sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease who received continuous intraventricular PPS infusion (1-120 microg/kg/day) for 17 months starting 10 months after the onset ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Terada T,Tsuboi Y,Obi T,Doh-ura K,Murayama S,Kitamoto T,Yamada T,Mizoguchi K

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the role of transesophageal echocardiography in detecting the source of cerebral embolism in ischemic stroke patients and to evaluate the difference in occurrence of heart abnormalities in anterior and posterior circulation infarcts. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group i...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Mendel T,Pasierski T,Szwed H,Barańska-Gieruszczak M,Członkowska A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genetic mutation underlying Huntington's disease (HD) has been identified as an expansion and instability of a specific CAG repeat sequence in a gene on chromosome 4. A simple polymerase chain reaction assay has been used for the assessment of the (CAG)n expansion in a 72-year-old woman with typical HD symptoms, b...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bozza A,Malagù S,Calzolari E,Novelletto A,Pavoni M,del Senno L

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of cerebral infarction in patients with transient global amnesia (n = 43) was evaluated by CT scan and compared to that of patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) (n = 58) and with no neurological disease (n = 52). Significant differences were demonstrated between TGA and TIA patients in relation...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Matias-Guiu J,Colomer R,Segura A,Codina A

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study macrosomatognosia and microsomatognosia occurring as migraine aura symptoms. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Topological distribution of these body schema disturbances were assessed in a collection of 562 pictures submitted as entries to the 4 national Migraine Art competitions. RESULTS:The said symptoms wer...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Robinson D,Podoll K

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia is a global health problem with a huge impact on the lives of those afflicted. There are several distinct diseases that are classified under the umbrella term "dementia" ranging from neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease to chronic infections of the central nervous system such as subacute sc...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Malek N,Baker MR,Mann C,Greene J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large Japanese family with probable Machado-Joseph disease (MJD) is described. Detailed neurological examination in 12 patients from 3 generations revealed variable combinations of cerebellar ataxia, ocular paresis, difficulty in eye-lid opening, bulging eyes, facial "myokymia", facial dystonia, pyramidal signs, ext...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Takiyama Y,Ikemoto S,Tanaka Y,Mizuno Y,Yoshida M,Yasuda N

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum levels of the soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R), an indicator of T cell activation, were significantly elevated in chronic progressive MS (CPMS) patients, clinically stable MS patients and in patients with other neurological diseases (OND) as compared to healthy controls. Levels of sIL-2R in steroid treate...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bansil S,Troiano R,Cook SD,Rohowsky-Kochan C

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00