Mobile phones to improve the practice of neurology.

abstract：:The authors divide biological toxins into animal, plant, and bacterial classes and discuss each within a context of demographic, clinical and research examples. Advances in our knowledge are highlighted, and the authors relate the implications of this knowledge to target-specific neurologic involvement. ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Goetz CG,Meisel E

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, diseases affecting the motor unit had been subdivided based on anatomic criteria into diseases of the anterior horn cell, the peripheral nerve, the neuromuscular junction, and the muscle itself. For therapeutic considerations, however, a more precise cellular and clinicopathologic characterization of th...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Dalakas M

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injury to cranial nerves is a common sequela of blunt head trauma. The olfactory, facial, and audiovestibular nerves are damaged most often, followed by the optic and ocular motor nerves. The trigeminal and lower cranial nerves are rarely involved. Chances of recovery are greatest for the facial nerve, intermediate fo...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Keane JR,Baloh RW

更新日期：1992-11-01 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：: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：:The term thoracic outlet syndromes, is a group designation for several distinct disorders (one of questionable validity) involving various components of the brachial plexus, the blood vessels, or both, at various points between the base of the neck and the axilla. Four of the five subgroups (true neurologic TOS, arter...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Wilbourn AJ

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nature, prevalence, and course of cognitive and emotional disturbances in multiple sclerosis (MS) are described in this article. Mild to moderate cognitive impairment is common in MS and may be more incapacitating than physical symptoms for some patients. Although existing neurologic and neuroimaging procedures ca...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Beatty WW

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

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：:Nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography provide important and complementary information as part of an electrodiagnostic study. Potential technical problems that are encountered during the studies may interfere with accurate and reliable acquisition of information and interpretation of the data. Recognitio...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Rubin DI

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this series of clinical vignettes, the authors have attempted to provide a "feel" for the varied causes of syncope. The neurologist should be able to diagnose most causes of syncope using a simple algorithmic approach. Initial evaluation includes detailed clinical history, physical examination, and 12-lead ECG. Fol...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Schondorf R,Shen WK

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonsurgical, conservative approaches to spine pain include medication and physical therapy. In addition, several invasive procedures have been developed to provide relief when conservative options fail. These include facet joint injection and radiofrequency ablation techniques, translaminar and transforaminal epidural...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Levin KH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our recommendations for the evaluation of the patient with suspected cardiogenic syncope are as follows: An initial thorough history and physical examination of the patient will suggest the diagnosis of cardiogenic syncope in at least 50 per cent of patients. A sudden occurrence of syncope, or "drop attack", is most s...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Dohrmann ML,Cheitlin MD

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasculitis or angiitis refers to a group of inflammatory disorders of the blood vessels that cause structural damage to the affected vessel, including thickening and weakening of the vessel wall, narrowing of its lumen, and, usually, vascular necrosis. Systemic vasculitis is classified according to the vessel size and...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Minagar A,Fowler M,Harris MK,Jaffe SL

更新日期：2010-02-01 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 reasonable clinical approach to the patient who has low back pain includes a search for any of the red flags that would prompt consideration of additional diagnostic testing for serious underlying disease. The common patterns of back pain would be explored in an effort to categorize the patient's symptoms and to b...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Swenson R

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with TIA or ischemic stroke of noncardiac origin antiplatelet drugs are able to decrease the risk of stroke by 11-15%, and the risk of stroke, MI, and vascular death by 15-22%, but not mortality. Low doses of aspirin (50-325 mg) are as effective as high doses and cause less gastrointestinal side effects. S...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Diener HC

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic approach to the patient with cancer with suspected CNS infection depends on an analysis of the patient's immune defect, the time course of development of manifestations of infection, and the type of clinical syndrome with supportive evidence for a specific diagnosis coming from laboratory and neuroradio...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Pruitt AA

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberous sclerosis is a multisystem disorder characterized by changes primarily involving the skin, eye, and central nervous system. Although the disease often produces mental retardation and seizures, this is not universal, and some patients with tuberous sclerosis lead a relatively normal life. ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Hanno R,Beck R

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed class of medications in the United States. The clinician should be mindful of the many antidepressants that can produce seizures following an accidental exposure or an overdose. A broader understanding of the seizure potential of antidepressants, combined with the abili...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Judge BS,Rentmeester LL

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article concentrates primarily on infections of viral origin, although numerous microorganisms can infect the fetal and newborn brain (see Tables 1 and 2). Intrauterine infections occur most often for HIV, CMV and rubella, whereas HSV is preferentially transmitted intrapartum. In the last decade, changes in the e...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Griffith BP,Booss J

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologists frequently evaluate patients complaining of vision loss, especially when the patient has been examined by an ophthalmologist who has found no ocular disease. A significant proportion of patients presenting to the neurologist with visual complaints have nonorganic or functional visual loss. Although there ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Bruce BB,Newman NJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guidelines and quality measures for epilepsy care have the potential to improve the quality of epilepsy care. Quality measures are increasingly used for pay-for-performance. This article describes different guidelines and quality measures that have been used to identify best practices, types of best practices for use ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Pugh MJ,McMillan KK

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：:The dysphagia of ALS is characterized by an impaired oral stage of swallowing, which has a direct impact on the seemingly more robust pharyngeal stage. Increased duration of the volitional stage (PPRT) of swallowing, including DT and lingual motility deficits, appear to be the major contributors to the dysphagia. The ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Robbins J

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are a number of medications that effectively relieve symptoms in patients with functionally disabling tics. Neuroleptic drugs remain the most predictably effective tic-suppressing agents, but other approaches may be beneficial. This article reviews the spectrum of available therapies to suppress tics and provide...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Kurlan R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudotumor cerebri is a perplexing syndrome of increased intra-cranial pressure without a space-occupying lesion. The terminology for the disorder has changed over the years and the diagnostic criteria revised to reflect advances in diagnostic technology and insights into the disease process. The classification and n...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Friedman DI

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxias are a diverse and clinically heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by degeneration and dysfunction of the cerebellum and its associated pathways. Clinical and diagnostic evaluation can be challenging because of phenotypic overlap among causes, and a stratified an...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Shakkottai VG,Fogel BL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infantile spasms are a seizure disorder in young infants with diverse etiologies, suggesting that they arise from any disturbance of central nervous system function during susceptible periods of development. The prognosis for normal intellectual and neurologic development parallels that of the underlying etiology. Ear...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Bobele GB,Bodensteiner JB

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapidly progressive dementias (RPDs) are neurologic conditions that develop subacutely over weeks to months or, rarely, acutely over days. In contrast to most dementing conditions that take years to progress to death, RPD quickly can be fatal. It is critical to evaluate patients who have RPD without delay, usually in ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Geschwind MD,Haman A,Miller BL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Personal experience indicates we sleep differently when sick. Data reviewed demonstrate the extent to which sleep is altered during the course of infection of host organisms by several classes of pathogens. One important unanswered question is whether or not the alterations in sleep during infection are of functional ...

journal_title：Neurologic clinics

authors： Opp MR

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00