Treatment of the migraine attack.

abstract：:Selected topics related to rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord lesions are reviewed and commented upon. A 10-week arm-cranking programme improved aerobic capacity and endurance in tetraplegics. Furthermore, endurance training and forced vital capacity were found to be positively correlated. Rowing had addit...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Biering-Sørensen F,Hartkopp A

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The funduscopic examination can be a technically difficult, and often omitted, portion of the neurologic examination, despite its great potential to influence patient care. RECENT FINDINGS:Medical practitioners are often first taught to examine the ocular fundus using a direct ophthalmoscope, however...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Rodenbeck SJ,Mackay DD

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is caused by mutations in EMD encoding emerin and LMNA encoding A-type lamins, proteins of the nuclear envelope. In the past decade, there has been an extraordinary burst of research on the nuclear envelope. Discoveries resulting from this basic research have i...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Muchir A,Worman HJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review highlights recent work using advanced imaging approaches that have improved our understanding of the underlying neural mechanisms associated with disrupted brain development or demonstrated the potential of MRI to provide objective biomarkers of cerebral injury that relate to subsequent ne...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Counsell SJ,Ball G,Edwards AD

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to refer to recent arguments supporting the existence of specific propagation mechanisms associated with spreading of neuron injury in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RECENT FINDINGS:Misfolded ALS-linked protein accumulation can induce aggregation of their native equiva...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Pradat PF,Kabashi E,Desnuelle C

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Longitudinal studies that use MRI scans performed over multiple time-points have been increasingly employed in the study of different neurological disorders, including degenerative dementia, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. RECENT FINDINGS:Although it is well established that increased rates of brai...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Whitwell JL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the present use of interventional transcatheter strategies to treat patients with acute brain ischemia and severe stenosis of intracranial large arteries. RECENT FINDINGS:The benefits and risks of opening freshly occluded intracranial large arteries in patients with brain ischem...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Caplan LR,Thomas AJ,Inoa V

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Severe childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and acquired disability in children, causing impairments in children's sensory-motor, cognitive and behavioural functioning, with devastating consequences on community integration. Community integration is the ultimate goal of...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Chevignard MP,Brooks N,Truelle JL

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablative surgery and deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease can be performed in the thalamus, the pallidum and the subthalamic nucleus. The efficacy and safety of unilateral pallidotomy is well established. Deep brain stimulation has a lower morbidity and is preferred for bilateral surgery. The subthalamic nuc...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Krack P,Hamel W,Mehdorn HM,Deuschl G

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give an overview of recent data on the use of skin biopsy as a diagnostic tool in neuropathies. RECENT FINDINGS:The sensitivity and specificity of skin biopsy in detecting small fiber neuropathy is supported by new data. In many patients with small fiber neuropathy, a treatable disorder can be ide...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Sommer C

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The last two decades have witnessed a growing concern over the treatment of epilepsy in women of childbearing age, with an increased risk of major congenital malformations and possible cognitive difficulties associated with certain antiepileptic drugs. The aim here is to review the literature regardin...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Bromley RL,Baker GA,Meador KJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New reports of the incidence, prevalence and mortality of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism are reviewed. Evidence for occupational and lifestyle risk factors and protective factors is updated. Recent genetic epidemiology studies of parkinsonism in twins and families, and studies that investigated imaging and physi...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Tanner CM,Aston DA

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the literature on methods of seizure or epilepsy severity assessments resulted in tabulation of the seizure rating scales known as US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Chalfont-National Hospital, Liverpool, Hague, and others. Each of the scales reviewed has some advantages, but none of them appears to b...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Cramer JA

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize clinical key points, diagnostic features, and results of imaging and therapy of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF). RECENT FINDINGS:SDAVF accounts for 70% of spinal arteriovenous malformation with an annual incidence of 5-10 cases per million. At least 80% of patients are male, a...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Koch C

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews what is known about the health and well being of adults with cerebral palsy. It also addresses the factors known to affect the areas identified in the World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning model as being critical for optimal health and well being. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Liptak GS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review on traumatic brain injury consolidates the substantial current literature available on the pathophysiology, mechanisms, developments, and their subsequent effects on outcome. In particular, it tries to conceptualize why our greatly improved understanding of pathophysiology and neurobiology...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Nortje J,Menon DK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research on multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis and therapy is to a large extent driven by results obtained in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). This approach provided deep insights into the mechanism of brain inflammation and immune mediated tissue injury and, thus, most of our curren...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Lassmann H

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines the applicability of a framework of frontal lobe functioning to understand the sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI). RECENT FINDINGS:TBI research illustrates the need for improved phenotyping of TBI outcome. The functions of the frontal lobes are divisible into four distinct ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Stuss DT

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review first considers toxic neuropathies of recent interest, including those caused by antineoplastic and antiretroviral drugs, agents that affect methylation reactions, vitamin and herbal preparations, and certain occupational exposures. The discussion points out the interesting phenomenon of "coasting," the st...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Kuncl RW,George EB

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system infections are an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. This review discusses recent developments in diagnostic tests, management strategies, and prevention of bacterial and tubercular meningitis. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Singhi PD,Singhi SC

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the background, principles and implementation of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018--2030 (SAP-E) in the perspective of the current COVID-19 pandemic. RECENT FINDINGS:SAP-E sets targets for the implementation of evidence-based preventive actions and stroke services to 2030. A recent m...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Christensen H,Pezzella FR,Action Plan for Stroke in Europe Implementation Steering Committee.

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Stroke is the third leading cause of death after myocardial infarction and cancer, and is the leading cause of permanent disability and disability-adjusted loss of independent life-years in western countries. Thrombolysis is the treatment of choice for acute stroke within 3 h after the onset of sympto...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Schellinger PD,Kaste M,Hacke W

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Serum IgG autoantibodies against the myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) are present in atypical demyelinating disorders such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Whereas the role of aquaporin-4 antibodies as diagnostic markers for NMOSD is ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Reindl M,Jarius S,Rostasy K,Berger T

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In multiple sclerosis as the most common inflammatory demyelinating disease in Western countries, major therapeutic success has been achieved with regard to strategies targeting immunological master switches. These approaches effectively reduce inflammatory disease activity but fail to address ongoing...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Aktas O,Albrecht P,Hartung HP

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the currently known side effects of the approved therapies of multiple sclerosis and to suggest monitoring procedures. RECENT FINDINGS:The progress in the treatment of multiple sclerosis with new very effective therapies is accompanied by a number of side effects. Some of these have alre...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Moiola L,Rommer PS,Zettl UK

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Central nervous system infections are not uncommon in systemic vasculitides. Being vigilant of central nervous system infections as an alternative consideration, instead of systemic vasculitides per se, could prove to be lifesaving in certain circumstances. RECENT FINDINGS:Common pathogens, such as t...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Ye S,Yang CD

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild cognitive impairment is not an established diagnosis but a concept for which different criteria have been proposed and modified over time. Mild cognitive impairment refers to the transitional zone between normal ageing and dementia. The mild cognitive impairment stage may be one of the optimum stages at which to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Voisin T,Touchon J,Vellas B

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Drug resistance is an important clinical problem: it is associated with higher rates of somatic and psychiatric comorbidities and cognitive/memory decline, with seizures being just the 'tip of the iceberg'. This review summarizes recent developments in imaging research, focusing specifically on the fu...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Koepp MJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review aims to determine whether it is cost-effective to replace aspirin and warfarin with more effective, yet more costly, treatments for secondary stroke prevention. RECENT FINDINGS:For preventing recurrent stroke of arterial origin, clopidogrel and the combination of aspirin and extended-rele...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Hankey GJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review highlights recent neuroimaging and genetic studies of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder that may inform biologically targeted interventions and treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:The findings suggest that attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder is characterized by specific learning and c...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Casey BJ,Nigg JT,Durston S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00