Obstructive sleep apnea and Parkinson's disease: characteristics and associated factors.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical activities at the Neuroimmunology Clinic of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) from 1994 to 2013. METHOD:The final diagnosis of all patients that attended the center was reviewed and established upon specific guidelines for each disease. The number of total appointments ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Bichuetti DB,Falcão AB,Boulos Fde C,Morais MM,Lotti CB,Fragomeni Mde O,Campos MF,Souza NA,Oliveira EM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of present study was to evaluate the number and basophily of cell bodies of myenteric neurons in the ileum of rats with diabetes mellitus induced by streptozotocin. Four groups of rats were used: diabetes was induced in two (D) whereas the other two worked as controls (N). Animals were sacrificed six (6N, 6D) ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Hernandes L,Bazotte RB,Gama P,Miranda-Neto MH

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Elderly people are at a high risk of developing vitamin D (VitD) deficiency due to both decreased intake and cutaneous synthesis. Most of the biological actions of VitD are mediated by the vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is present in neurons and glial cells of the hippocampus, and in the cortex and subcortic...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Oliveira ACR,Magalhães CA,Loures CMG,Fraga VG,de Souza LC,Guimarães HC,Cintra MTG,Bicalho MA,Sousa MCR,Silveira JN,Silva IFO,Caramelli P,Carvalho MG,Gomes KB

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is an immune-mediated disorder of the presynaptic neuromuscular transmission, which more frequently occurs as the remote effect of a neoplasm, in the paraneoplastic form (P-LEMS), or in a non-paraneoplastic form (NP-LEMS); but few studies describe the clinical features of NP-LE...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Lorenzoni PJ,Scola RH,Kay CS,Parolin SF,Werneck LC

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：:A child, who had undergone ventriculoperitoneal shunting, presented with repeated episodes of pneumonia and expectoration of CSF. Chest x-ray demonstrated the presence of the shunt catheter in the base of the left lung. In the present case the distal end of the catheter perforated the diaphragm, entering the thoracic ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Ferreira NP,Costa DM Jr,Flores JA

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of childhood cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ADL), emphasizing the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings at initial evaluation and at the follow-up. CASE REPORT:Five year-old boy, who was asymptomatic, presented with diagnosis of X-ADL for MRI evaluation. The initial brain MRI ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Gasparetto EL,Rosa JM,Davaus T,de Carvalho Neto A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between depression and epilepsy has been known since ancient times, however, to date, it is not fully understood. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders in persons with epilepsy is high compared to general population. It is assumed that the rate of depression ranges from 20 to 55% in patients with re...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Valente KD,Busatto Filho G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new anti-epileptic agent (barbexaclone) was tried in 48 patients suffering from epilepsy and presenting a total of 67 types of crises. All the patients were considered "bad cases" because either by the intensity of the epileptic manifestations or by their refractoriness to the usual medications. The results, similar...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Bragatti JH,Caleffi GH,Prenna FJ

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy is one of the most dreaded and terrifying human afflictions. One of the many names it has received was Sacred Disease, during Greek times. Heracles served as a source of the divine connotation that epilepsy received in ancient times, as he was one of the most important demigods in Greek mythology. However, se...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Orrego-GonzÁlez E,Peralta-GarcÍa A,Palacios-SÁnchez L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pudendo-anal reflex was studied in a sample of 31 normal women. Responses were obtained after bilateral independent stimulation of the clitoris, with surface recordings from both sides of the external anal sphincter. Responses were elicited with double-pulses of 0.2 ms duration with a interstimulus interval of 5 m...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Cavalcanti Gde A,Manzano GM,Bruschini H,Giuliano LM,Srougi M,Nóbrega JA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to define normative data of phrenic nerve conduction parameters of a healthy population. METHODS:Phrenic nerve conduction studies were performed in 27 healthy volunteers. RESULTS:The normative limits for expiratory phrenic nerve compound muscle action potential were: amplitu...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Maranhão AA,Carvalho SRDS,Caetano MR,Alamy AH,Peixoto EM,Filgueiras PDEP

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Augmenting/reducing (A/R) of visual evoked potentials (VEP) has been repeatedly observed in central derivations, with some subjects increasing, and others decreasing, VEP amplitude with increasing intensity of stimulation. Central derivations also exhibit hemispheric lateralization regarding A/R. This paper explores c...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Etcheberrigaray R,Lolas F,Camposano S,Elgueta D

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation between cardiorespiratory fitness and mood state in individuals with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). METHOD:Individuals with TLE (n = 20) and healthy control subjects (C, n = 20) were evaluated. Self-rating questionnaires were used to assess mood (POMS) and habitual physical acti...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Vancini RL,Lira CA,Andrade Mdos S,Lima Cd,Arida RM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussing its pathophysiolo...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Pereira CU,Porto MW,de Holanda RR,de Andrade WT

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with cognitive decline and, often, the development of behavioural abnormalities. However, patients may have limited insight into the severity and extent of their impairments. This study was designed to investigate agreement between patients and carers on the assessment of cogniti...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Almeida OP,Crocco EI

更新日期：2000-06-01 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 the extraordinary contribution to science made by José Dantas de Souza Leite, who graduated from the Bahia School of Medicine and trained in Prof. Charcot's Neurology Service under the supervision of Charcot's most able pupil, Dr. Pierre Marie. Souza Leite presented his doctoral thesis on acromega...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Teive HA,Lima PM,Germiniani FM,Boguszewski CL

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the clinical and angiographical findings of two cases of familial hemifacial spasm. This is the fifth description in the literature and presents mother and daughter at the ages of 76 and 51 respectively, in whom the left side was affected. They underwent exams of angioresonance that showed dolichoba...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Barbosa ER,da Costa Mdo D,Staut CC,Bacheschi LA,Bittar MS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objectives of this study are to evaluate the resistance rates of Streptococcus pneumonia to penicillin G, ceftriaxone and vancomycin in patients with meningitis; to analyze possible risk factors to the antimicrobian resistance; to describe the serotypes detected and to suggest an initial empirical treatment f...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Rossoni AM,Dalla Costa LM,Berto DB,Farah SS,Gelain M,Brandileone MC,Ramos VH,Almeida SM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are a group of genetic diseases characterized by lower limb spasticity with or without additional neurological features. Swallowing dysfunction is poorly studied in HSP and its presence can lead to significant respiratory and nutritional complications. The aim of this stu...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Jacinto-Scudeiro LA,Machado GD,Ayres A,Burguêz D,Polese-Bonatto M,González-Salazar C,Siebert M,França Junior MC,Olchik MR,Saute JAM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of neuromotor retardation in association with chromosome 1qh's reported. Chromosomes analysis of the patient and three relatives showed increased long arm on the n. degrees 1 chromosome, in all of them. However it is wmphasized that the clinical feautre could be secondary to various non genetics factors, also. ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Jorge SM,Ribeiro VM,Ferrari I,Moreira LM

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify in mild head injured children the major differences between those with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 15 and GCS 13/14. METHOD:Cross-sectional study accomplished through information derived from medical records of mild head injured children presented in the emergency room of a Pediatric Trauma Centre...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Melo JR,Lemos-Júnior LP,Reis RC,Araújo AO,Menezes CW,Santos GP,Barreto BB,Menezes T,Oliveira-Filho J

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of central nervous system histoplasmosis located at the pons is reported. The authors point out difficulties for the diagnosis of the pathology during life and some aspects of the treatment and their results. The rarity of the process is emphasized. ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： de Moraes Júnior LC,Guembarowski AL,Adum S

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the long-term efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty for the treatment of pain resulting from osteoporotic vertebral fractures. METHOD:26 percutaneous vertebroplasty procedures were performed for osteoporotic vertebral fractures in 15 patients during the period between July 2001 and May 2004. Befo...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Astacio GS,Marchiori E,Gasparetto EL,Azevedo F

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interactions with antiepileptic drugs are common and may have important clinical consequences. The physician should always consider carefully the need for and the implications of adding a new drug to any therapeutic regime and should be prepared to think about the possibility of an interaction whenever an unusual resp...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Perucca E

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is described in whom a profound and rapidly progressive dementia occurred in association with clinical features of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A magnetic resonance imaging showed signs of frontal and especially left temporal atrophy. The pattern of dementia indicated impaired frontotemporal lobe functions...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： de Brito-Marques PR,de Mello RV

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study evaluates the possible advantages of wrist immobilization after open carpal tunnel release comparing the results of two weeks immobilization and no immobilization. Fifty two patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome were randomly selected in two groups after open carpal tunnel release. In ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Martins RS,Siqueira MG,Simplício H

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Methods:Thirty cases, previously treated according to the new algorithm, were presented to four spine surgeons who were questioned about their personal suggestion for treatment, and the treatment suggested according to the application of the algorithm. After four weeks, the same questions were asked again to evaluate r...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Joaquim AF,Brock RS,Guirado VM,Sandon LH,Silva OT,Taricco MA,Teixeira MJ,Figueiredo EG

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00