Klebsiella pneumoniae brain abscess in neonates: a report of 2 cases.

abstract：:Neurofibromatosis 1 is an autosomal dominant, multisystem disorder with myriad clinical manifestations. Between 1991 and 1998, 495 adults and children were diagnosed with neurofibromatosis 1 at a specialized neurogenetics clinic in Sydney, Australia. This review establishes the prevalence of the clinical manifestation...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Young H,Hyman S,North K

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lamotrigine is a new antiepileptic drug that may possess unique cognitive and behavioral characteristics. Although lamotrigine can produce neurobehavioral toxicity, it is generally well tolerated. In one study directly comparing lamotrigine to placebo as add-on therapy in patients with intractable epilepsy, no objecti...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Meador KJ,Baker GA

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines trends in corticosteroid use for males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy by birth year, race/ethnicity, and knowledge of Duchenne muscular dystrophy family history. Firstborn males (n = 521) selected from a population-based surveillance system of Duchenne muscular dystrophy were analyzed using Kapla...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Fox DJ,Kumar A,West NA,DiRienzo AG,James KA,Oleszek J,Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance, Tracking, and Research Network (MD STARnet).

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Vigabatrin is an antiepileptic drug that results in higher gamma-aminobutyrate levels in the brain and retina. Vigabatrin-induced visual field defects are usually asymptomatic and only detectable by perimetry. Further, perimetry requires good cooperation, and children aged under 10 years cannot do it. Electroretinogra...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Bakhshandeh Bali MK,Otaghsara SM,Soltansanjari M,Sadighi N,Nasehi MM,Ashrafi MR,Karimzadeh P,Taghdiri MM,Ghofrani M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute flaccid myelitis has emerged as the leading cause of acute flaccid paralysis in children. Acute flaccid myelitis leads to significant physical disability; hence, objective outcome measures to study disease severity and progression are desirable. In addition, nerve transfer to improve motor function in ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Patel R,Gombolay GY,Peljovich AE,Conklin J,Blackwell LS,Howarth R,Wolf DS,Upadhyayula SR,Verma S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and laboratory data of four pediatric patients and one adult patient with inverted duplication (inv dup) (15) are reported. The most evident findings were dysmorphic features with frontal bossing; genital abnormalities, such as macropenis or hypospadias; mental retardation; autistic behavior; and seizures...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Buoni S,Sorrentino L,Farnetani MA,Pucci L,Fois A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke in the young is uncommon, but we currently evaluate at least one young stroke patient at our institutions each week. We undertook this chart review of strokes in patients between the ages of 6 months and 39 years to review all conditions associated with, and thus possibly contributory to, the stroke. W...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Kerr LM,Anderson DM,Thompson JA,Lyver SM,Call GK

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The geographic distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS) may relate to the age of initial exposure and degree of sensitization to common viruses or bacteria which have proteins with epitopes (antigenic determinants) which are homologous with potentially encephalitogenic peptides in central myelin proteins, such as basic...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Alvord EC Jr,Jahnke U,Fischer EH,Kies MW,Driscoll BF,Compston DA

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standard physical examination evaluation for a proprioception abnormality depends upon the patient's ability to follow directions and respond to the examiner, a skill not yet developed in toddlers. This study demonstrates a new proprioception examination method that may allow for better localization of lesions and...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Gray EM,Tomlison KG,Kileny S,Leber SM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Dandy-Walker syndrome (DWS) is a rare neurologic multi-entity malformation. This review aimed at reporting its main nonneurologic comorbidities. METHODS:Following PRISMA guidelines, search in Medline was conducted (2000-2014, keyword: dandy-walker). Age, sex, country, DWS type, consanguinity or siblings with...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Stambolliu E,Ioakeim-Ioannidou M,Kontokostas K,Dakoutrou M,Kousoulis AA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among diverse populations concerning the etiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), frontal dysfunction remains strong. The influences of frontal systems on attention, particularly the elements of higher mental control postulated as prefrontal functions, are illustrated through presentation of a numb...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Benson DF

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the cognitive development of 27 children with nonhemorrhagic neonatal stroke (occurring within the first 28 days of life). The cognitive evaluation consisted of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, administered at 12 and/or 24 months poststroke. Compared with the normative s...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： McLinden A,Baird AD,Westmacott R,Anderson PE,deVeber G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fusiform dilation of the internal carotid artery complicates aggressive craniopharyngioma resection and occurs mainly in children. We report a case to describe the availability of endovascular treatment for this rare entity. A 13-year-old boy presented with headache for 2 years after resection of craniopharyngioma. A ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Li Q,Wang C,Xu J,You C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain tissue from three patients with a clinical diagnosis of Reye syndrome was compared with tissue from three control patients. All Reye syndrome patients demonstrated cytotoxic cerebral edema, with swelling of astrocyte foot processes, which was not seen in controls. Myelin sheath splitting was seen both in control...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Blisard KS,Davis LE

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal zinc metabolism in a 6-year-old male patient with Landau-Kleffner syndrome (acquired aphasia and convulsive disorder) is the subject of our report. We describe a significant decrease of erythrocyte and plasma zinc levels in the patient as compared with normal. Red blood cell zinc content is normally 38.5 +/- ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Lerman-Sagie T,Statter M,Lerman P

更新日期：1987-01-01 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：:A 15-month-old girl demonstrated progressive weakness in all limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on admission revealed (1) diffuse and symmetric cervical cord swelling, (2) diffuse decrease and increase in signal intensity within the affected cord on T1- and T2-weighted images, respectively, (3) preserved anatomic...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Yamamoto K,Nakagawa H,Kato S,Abe J,Inoue S,Shibuya H

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ketogenic therapy is now an accepted treatment for pediatric and adult patients with medically refractory epilepsy.1-3 However, young adults treated with a ketogenic diet face unique challenges when transitioning to adult neurology providers.4 The variable acceptance of dietary therapy, paucity of nutritionists and ad...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Seaborg K,Wang X,Olson C,Felton EA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationships between the Expanded Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale (HFMSE) and genotype and motor and respiratory outcomes were examined in patients with spinal muscular atrophy types II and III (n = 70). The correlation between the HFMSE and Gross Motor Function Measure was r = 0.98. Correlations between HFMSE...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Glanzman AM,O'Hagen JM,McDermott MP,Martens WB,Flickinger J,Riley S,Quigley J,Montes J,Dunaway S,Deng L,Chung WK,Tawil R,Darras BT,De Vivo DC,Kaufmann P,Finkel RS,Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinical Research Network for Spin

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Girls with Rett syndrome display signs of neuronal dysfunction including mental retardation, seizures, stereotyped movements, and abnormal breathing and autonomic control. Decelerating head growth during infancy might reflect a disorder in production or pruning of neuronal synapses or both. Recent immunocytochemical s...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Johnston MV,Mullaney B,Blue ME

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultimate goal for management of patients with cerebral palsy is to help them grow up to become as independent as possible, learn to make their own choices in life, and pursue their own dreams. Optimal mobility is crucial to achieving independence and is also necessary for better health and quality of life in these...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Brunstrom JE

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic toxicity may occur as a direct effect of cancer and its therapy or indirectly because of a dysfunctional immune system. The authors report the development of axonal neuropathy, myelopathy, and leucoencephalopathy associated with glutamic acid decarboxylase-65 (GAD) antibodies in 4 children with progressive ...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Ledet DS,Handgretinger R,Bertorini TE,Hale GA,Ribeiro RC,Khan RB

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis is a postsynaptic neuromuscular transmission defect occurring in 21% of infants born to women with active (and, less commonly, in remission) acquired myasthenia gravis. Although passive-transfer acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies are found in the majority of these newborns, t...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Papazian O

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the effect of early treatment of congenital hypothyroidism on central nervous system development, auditory brainstem evoked potentials were determined in 32 patients with hyperthyrotropinemia diagnosed during neonatal screening. The patients included 27 with congenital hypothyroidism and 5 with transient h...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Chou YH,Wang PJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively identified 15 children ages 12 years and under with anticonvulsant resistant epilepsy who underwent a temporal lobectomy at Children's Hospital, Boston, between 1978 and 1993. Our aim was to study the long-term seizure outcome. Data pertaining to preoperative evaluation, electroencephalography (EEG)...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Sotero de Menezes MA,Connolly M,Bolanos A,Madsen J,Black PM,Riviello JJ Jr

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than half of neonatal stroke survivors have long-term sequelae, including seizures and neurological deficits. Although the immature brain has tremendous potential for recovery, mechanisms governing repair are essentially unexplored. We investigated whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) early or late after tran...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Dzietko M,Wendland M,Derugin N,Ferriero DM,Vexler ZS

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Making an accurate diagnosis is the first and most critical step in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy, but it can be a daunting challenge for clinicians. Seizure types and syndromes in infants and very young children do not present with the same clarity and consistency as in adults. Work is currently being done to r...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Nordli DR Jr

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the alteration of the gait pattern in 25 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, using body-worn inertial sensors during a long walking distance. Normalized spatiotemporal gait parameters and their variability were extracted from the angular velocity of the shanks; the smoot...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Ganea R,Jeannet PY,Paraschiv-Ionescu A,Goemans NM,Piot C,Van den Hauwe M,Aminian K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal models have assisted in understanding the mechanisms of brain injury underlying cerebral palsy. Nevertheless, no such models replicate every aspect of the human disease. This review summarizes the classic and more recent studies of the neuropathology of human perinatal brain injury most commonly associated with...

journal_title：Journal of child neurology

authors： Folkerth RD

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00