A diffusion tensor imaging study of the cerebellar pathways in children with autism spectrum disorder.

abstract：:We report preliminary studies in 18 girls with Rett syndrome (15 typical, three atypical cases) who were studied using a number of neuropsychologic measures. Results indicate a relative preservation of gross motor and daily living skills at the developmental level of the age of onset of the condition. Other adaptive f...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Fontanesi J,Haas RH

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of mild mental retardation remains undefined in about 60% of cases. Even though the causes of mild mental retardation are likely to be heterogeneous, the evidence for genetic involvement is increasing, along with the development of specific diagnostic techniques. To improve our understanding of the geneti...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Saccucci P,Arpino C,Rizzo R,Gagliano A,Volzone A,Lalli C,Galasso C,Curatolo P

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was recently postulated that because increased genetic load and increased parental age are both purportedly associated with the risk to develop an autism spectrum disorder, there must be a linkage between increasing genetic load and increasing parental age in autism spectrum disorder pathogenesis. The present study...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Geier DA,Hooker BS,Kern JK,Sykes LK,Geier MR

更新日期：2014-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:There are scarce reports of childhood stroke from China. Our objective was to describe the clinical spectrum, risk factors, and imaging characteristics of childhood stroke in China. Using a hospital discharge database, children with stroke who were first admitted from 2002 to 2011 were retrospectively enrolled. We ide...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Deng Y,Wang Y,Yang W,Yu Y,Xu J,Wang Y,Gao B

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of corticotropin (ACTH) versus vigabatrin in treating infantile spasms and to determine which medication has a more favorable long-term outcome in terms of cognitive function, evolution of epilepsy, and incidence of autism. Patients with infantile spasms were inc...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Askalan R,Mackay M,Brian J,Otsubo H,McDermott C,Bryson S,Boyd J,Snead C 3rd,Roberts W,Weiss S

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the clinical, electroencephalographic, neurophysiologic, and neuroimaging findings in eight children with infant-onset progressive myoclonus epilepsy, all of whom had muscle biopsies performed as as part of the diagnostic evaluation. Each child had myoclonic seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and n...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Harbord MG,Hwang PA,Robinson BH,Becker LE,Hunjan A,Murphy EG

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lissencephaly is a brain malformation manifested by a smooth cerebral surface and caused by incomplete neuronal migration. Clinical sequellae include minor craniofacial changes (bitemporal hollowing, small jaw), severe mental retardation, and other neurological abnormalities. Patients with classical or type I lissence...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Pavone L,Gullotta F,Incorpora G,Grasso S,Dobyns WB

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in eight neonates with tuberous sclerosis complex to further delineate the spectrum of characteristic findings in these patients. In addition to the previously described characteristic brain MRI findings in neonates, which included cortical tuber, transma...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Arca G,Pacheco E,Alfonso I,Duchowny MS,Melnick SJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acquired alexia with agraphia syndrome is a conspicuous disorder of reading and writing in the absence of significant other language impairments that has mainly been recorded in adults. Pure cases are rare, with most patients displaying mild aphasic deficits. In children, acquired reading and writing disorders are...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Paquier PF,De Smet HJ,Mariën P,Poznanski N,Van Bogaert P

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Germinal matrix hemorrhage refers to bleeding that arises from the subependymal (or periventricular) germinal region of the immature brain. Clinical studies have shown that infants who experience germinal matrix hemorrhage can develop hydrocephalus or suffer from long-term neurologic dysfunction, including cerebral pa...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Balasubramaniam J,Del Bigio MR

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the neuropsychological and neurologic outcome of 15 long-term survivors of posterior fossa tumors who were treated between 1970 and 1984 with cranial irradiation (n = 15) and surgery (n = 14). The interval between diagnosis and evaluation ranged from 4 to 20 years (median = 10 years). Earlier age at diagn...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Chapman CA,Waber DP,Bernstein JH,Pomeroy SL,LaVally B,Sallan SE,Tarbell N

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation correlated incidence and degree of autonomic dysfunction with the degree of motor impairment in children hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Motor weakness varies, as does the effect on autonomic function including heart rate, vasomotor stability, sweating, continence, and blood pressure. Aft...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Dimario FJ Jr,Edwards C

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 16-year-old galactosemic patient, homozygous for the 5.5-kb gene deletion, suffered severe neurologic regression following streptococcal infection. Since the gene deletion includes the promoter of interleukin-11a receptor involved in neuronal apoptosis, we questioned whether this patient had no interleukin-11a recep...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Winter GN,Ben-Pazi H

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucose metabolism of children with drug-resistant epilepsy, controlled by antiepileptic drugs epilepsy, and first-time nonfebrile seizures was studied through the performance of an oral glucose tolerance test and through insulin, C-peptide, and glycosylated hemoglobin measurements. In the refractory epilepsy group, t...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Varlamis S,Vavatsi N,Pavlou E,Kotsis V,Spilioti M,Kavga M,Varlamis G,Sotiriadou F,Agakidou E,Voutoufianakis S,Evangeliou AE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to identify the age at first concern and age at referral for rehabilitation services in children with developmental disabilities in India. Two hundred fifty-nine children were included and data were collected from the parents. In children with developmental disabilities (excluding autism spectrum diso...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Jain R,Juneja M,Sairam S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic "benign" intracranial hypertension is an uncommon but important cause of headache that can lead to visual loss. This study was undertaken to review our experience in the diagnosis and management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, giving special attention to treatments used. A retrospective chart revie...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Salman MS,Kirkham FJ,MacGregor DL

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors provide an update on most issues related to biology, diagnosis, and treatment of children with ependymoma based on a literature review. Ependymoma is the third most common brain tumor in children and overall survival ranges from 24% to 75% at 5 years. The extent of surgical resection remains the principal ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Zacharoulis S,Moreno L

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of upper limb function, kinematic analysis, and dystonia in patients with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and periventricular leukomalacia. Seven children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and 8 controls underwent upper limb kinematics. Movement duration, average and maximum linear velocity, index of cur...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Pons R,Vanezis A,Skouteli H,Papavasiliou A,Tziomaki M,Syrengelas D,Darras N

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes what is known about the neurobiology of specific language impairment. Despite its name, specific language impairment is frequently not specific. It is common to find associated impairments in motor skills, cognitive function, attention, and reading in children who meet criteria for specific lang...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Webster RI,Shevell MI

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial cytopathies are a group of heterogeneous disorders characterized by multisystem involvement. Renal involvement in mitochondrial cytopathies is usually manifested as tubular dysfunction owing to impaired energy metabolism; however, a few cases with glomerular changes have also been reported. Herein we rep...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Unal S,Kalkanoğlu HS,Kocaefe C,Gucer S,Ozen S,Turanli G,Coskun T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) typically presents with progressive mental deterioration, behavioral changes, and myoclonic jerks. Atypical presentations are not unknown and may result in diagnostic delays. A 9-year-old girl presented with poor balance and ataxia following an episode of upper respiratory tr...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Goraya J,Marks H,Khurana D,Legido A,Melvin J

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In lieu of traditional training of examiners to identify cerebral palsy on a neurologic examination at age 1 year, we proposed an alternative approach using a multimedia training video and CD-ROM we developed after a two-step validation process. We hypothesized that use of CD-ROM interactive training will lead to reli...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Kuban KC,O'Shea M,Allred E,Leviton A,Gilmore H,DuPlessis A,Krishnamoorthy K,Hahn C,Soul J,O'Connor SE,Miller K,Church PT,Keller C,Bream R,Adair R,Miller A,Romano E,Bassan H,Kerkering K,Engelke S,Marshall D,Milow

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If behavior results from brain function, some evidence of dysfunction could be expected in children with major behavioral problems. Yet, neurophysiologic studies in these children are frequently normal. We hypothesized a relationship between maturational asymmetry and behavior, given the role of hemispheric imbalance ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Gerez M,Tello A,Serrano C,Ibarra R,Mallet A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of modafinil in comparison with methylphenidate in treatment of pediatric attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has not been thoroughly investigated. This study compared the effect of modafinil versus methylphenidate on continuous attention task in children with ADHD, using the Test of Variables...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Goez HR,Scott O,Nevo N,Bennett-Back O,Zelnik N

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo magnetic resonance techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy have been some of the most useful tools for evaluation of neurologic diseases. In subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, magnetic resonance spectroscopy can be an additional tool for evaluation of disease p...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Kato Z,Asano T,Kondo N

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of acylcarnitine and amino acid profiling using tandem mass spectrometry, and its application for use with dried blood specimens collected on filter-paper cards, has introduced an innovative new technology for detecting inborn errors of fatty acid, organic acid, and amino acid metabolism. From November 1, ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Naylor EW,Chace DH

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disease characterized by progressive stenosis of the bilateral distal internal carotid arteries and their proximal branches. Both chorea and dystonia have been reported as the initial presentation of moyamoya disease. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to define the clini...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Greene S,Bansal L,Coffman KA,Nardone R,Zuccoli G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports the results of a study on the relationship between cord blood levels of erythropoietin and periventricular leukomalacia. Cord blood was obtained from 19 infants with gestational age between 27 and 32 weeks. Cystic periventricular leukomalacia was seen in 4 of them. Erythropoietin levels were not d...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Okumura A,Kidokoro H,Kato T,Kubota T,Hayakawa F,Kuno K,Watanabe K

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Epidemiologic data suggest that malnutrition is a common feature in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and being overweight or obese confers a survival advantage in this patient population. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mouse models, a high-fat diet has...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Paganoni S,Wills AM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A subset of inattentive children have an underlying problem in sustaining wakefulness ("vigilance"). This disorder of vigilance, termed Weinberg's syndrome, is characterized by difficulty in maintaining wakefulness and alertness as evidenced by (among other symptoms) motor restlessness (fidgeting and moving about, yaw...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Brumback RA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00