Giant cell arteritis.

abstract：:Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a vasculitis of small arteries and veins of unknown cause restricted to the central nervous system (CNS), and controversy and disagreement exist over the means to establish the diagnosis. Cerebral arteriography, cerebrospinal fluid examination, and MRI singly o...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Powers WJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroepidemiology is the application of the methods of epidemiology to the problems of clinical neurology. After diagnosis, the most basic characterization of a disease is its frequency. This characterization requires ascertainment of case (numerator) within their population at risk (denominator) to provide incidence,...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kurtzke JF

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy affects over one percent of the population, including nearly one million women of childbearing potential. Women with epilepsy represent a particularly challenging group for neurologists and other health care professionals. Affected women are unaware of many of the unique issues they face, including the relati...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Foldvary N

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most CNS fungal infections can be divided into those that occur in normal hosts and those that occur in the immunosuppressed host. Cryptococcal infection, however, is common in both groups. The usual clinical presentation of a CNS fungal infection is chronic headache and mental status change. The CSF shows a lymphocyt...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Lyons RW,Andriole VT

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past 40 years have seen the evolution of acute ischemic stroke management from unproven therapies du jour, such as steroids, heparin for stroke in evolution, and hypervolemic-hemodilution, to more of a scientific basis for our decision-making process. This evolution is directly related to the advancements in imagi...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kelley RE,Martin-Schild S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SEPs may be recorded over the spine and scalp to stimulation of any accessible mixed or sensory nerve in the extremities. SEP abnormalities are useful in detecting lesions in central somatosensory pathways. They do not establish a specific diagnosis, but they may suggest or support a diagnosis made on clinical grounds...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Aminoff MJ

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors highlight the potential importance of neuropeptides as clinical tools in the study and treatment of pain. Although many questions remain unanswered, it is encouraging that several clinical and experimental advances have shed new light on the neuropharmacology of nociception and have prompted new hope for m...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Recht LD,Abrams GM

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood epilepsy or isolated seizures deserve special consideration. Whenever possible, a working diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome should be implemented early in the course of evaluation to help plan the necessary investigations and acute and chronic treatment. The plan w...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Pellock JM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive muscular atrophy (PMA) is a rare, sporadic, adult-onset motor neuron disease, clinically characterized by isolated lower motor neuron features; however, clinically evident upper motor neuron signs may emerge in some patients. Subclinical upper motor neuron involvement is identified pathologically, radiolog...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Liewluck T,Saperstein DS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the acquired causes of polyneuropathy other than diabetic and acute-onset neuropathies. The author gives a general method to simplify the diagnosis of chronic polyneuropathy. The acquired polyneuropathies are discussed under four main headings: metabolic disorders, toxic or deficiency states, infe...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Chalk CH

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The needle electromyographic (EMG) examination is a challenging component of the electrophysiologic study. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, sound EMG technique, and good patient rapport are required. Every muscle sampled by needle EMG is assessed for insertional activity, spontaneous activity, and voluntary motor-...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Preston DC,Shapiro BE

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathies due to nutritional problems can affect certain patient populations and have a varied presentation because of multiple coexistent nutritional deficiencies. Clinicians should consider nutritional neuropathies in patients presenting with neuropathies. Clinicians should be alert for signs and symptoms of neur...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Hammond N,Wang Y,Dimachkie MM,Barohn RJ

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by fluctuating weakness of extraocular and proximal limb muscles. It occurs in 1 in 5000 in the overall population and is 2 times more common in women than men. The onset in women is most common in the third decade, and risk of severe exacerbation occurs most f...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Waters J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a unique neurodegenerative disease that can be differentiated from Alzheimer's disease and other diseases that result in cognitive complaints. The primary anatomic focus of degeneration determines the clinical presentation, which can vary from aphasia to behavioral symptoms. Expanding ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Rosen HJ,Lengenfelder J,Miller B

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasculitides are diseases characterized by inflammation of blood vessels and inflammatory leukocytes in vessel walls. There is an increased propensity for ischemic stroke, resulting from compromise of vessel lumina with distal tissue ischemia; and hemorrhagic or nonhemorrhagic stroke, and aneurysmal formation and ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Younger DS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses antibodies associated with immune-mediated myasthenia gravis and the pathologic action of these antibodies at the neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscle. To explain how these antibodies act, we consider the physiology of neuromuscular transmission with emphasis on 4 features: the structure o...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Ruff RL,Lisak RP

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal and human research has clearly shown that anticonvulsants are teratogens and pose a risk for fetal malformations. In the case of dilantin it appears that fetal susceptibility correlates with the fetal level of the microsomal detoxifying enzyme epoxide hydrolase. The genetics of seizures in the parents does not ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Buehler BA,Rao V,Finnell RH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mortality and morbidity from kidney disease and the spectrum of renal-associated neurologic disease have changed markedly since the introduction of renal dialysis and with the advent of renal transplantation. This article includes historical studies of the neurologic complications of acute uremia, now fairly uncommon,...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Palmer CA

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large body of medical and ethical opinion holds that it is justifiable to terminate medical treatment for permanently unconscious persons. But opponents of particular decisions to withhold or withdraw treatment may argue that the decisions violate laws against homicide, pose a threat to the lives of other less sever...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Beresford HR

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of IH for 24 hours in patients who remain comatose following resuscitation from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest improves outcomes. How-ever, the induction of hypothermia has several physiologic effects that need to be considered. A protocol for the rapid induction of hypothermia is described. At present, the ra...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Bernard S

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric disorders occurring in patients with epilepsy are complications, not an essential part of the illness, and may be prevented or ameliorated. Outlined are risk factors and medical treatment and the need for education concerning epilepsy and for encouragement of the patient by the physician. ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Green JB,Mercille RA

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasomnias are classified into nonrapid eye movement and rapid eye movement sleep parasomnias. It is important for the clinician to consider other parasomnia mimics that present to the sleep disorders clinic. These conditions can be differentiated by taking a detailed sleep history and conducting nocturnal polysomnog...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Malhotra RK,Avidan AY

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraproteinemia frequently is associated with peripheral neuropathy. The clinical manifestations can be protean owing to the potential for multiple organ involvement. A methodical diagnostic approach to patients who have a plasma cell dyscrasia and neuropathy is necessary to ensure the appropriate detection of more wi...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kwan JY

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reye syndrome has emerged as the quintessential example of an acute metabolic encephalopathy. The clinical presentation is quite stereotyped in most instances permitting rapid, accurate diagnosis and early therapeutic intervention. Intoxications and certain inborn metabolic errors may mimic Reye syndrome. All patients...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： De Vivo DC

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syncope, or the sudden loss of consciousness, is a common presenting symptom for evaluation by neurologists. It is not a unique diagnosis but rather a common manifestation of disorders with diverse mechanisms. Loss of consciousness is typically preceded by a prodrome of symptoms and sometimes there is a clear trigger....

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kleyman I,Weimer LH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous ICH remains a formidable disease that continues to disable and kill the majority of its victims. Treatment of the disease continues to be controversial and without any proved success, such as improvement in the disease mortality or the resulting disability in survivors. Primary prevention is the most effec...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Hsieh PC,Awad IA,Getch CC,Bendok BR,Rosenblatt SS,Batjer HH

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of pyogenic infections of the brain and meninges varies principally by age, predisposing causes or conditions, and anatomic site of the infection. An appreciation of these factors, plus the prudent use of noninvasive anatomic diagnostic techniques (such as CT) and examination of the CSF, will provide a ba...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Overturf GD

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toxic myopathies may occur with a variety of prescribed medications, illicit drug abuse, or other toxins. The article discusses an overview of some of the compounds that may cause myopathy, the clinical and laboratory features, histology, mechanisms of action, and potential risk factors of myopathy. The ability to rec...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： George KK,Pourmand R

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, the authors provide a conceptual framework in which to consider alternative approaches to identify the developmental consequences of exposing the developing brain to neurotoxic substances. Concepts underlying brain development and issues regarding neurobehavioral testing in children are reviewed. In a...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Trask CL,Kosofsky BE

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervicogenic headache is pain referred to the head from a source in the cervical spine or mediated by cervical nerves. Clinical features allow for no more than a diagnosis of probable cervicogenic headache. Definitive diagnosis requires evidence of a cervical source of pain. For most treatments, the evidence is limite...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Bogduk N

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00