Effects of different dosages of anticonvulsant drugs on mental performance in patients with chronic epilepsy.

abstract：:We report a case of a cystic lesion in the left cerebellopontine (CP) angle cistern. The magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features closely resembled an epidermoid inclusion cyst, and was interpreted as such. However, at surgery and on histopathological examination the lesion was found to be a cysticercus cyst. It may b...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Singh S,Gibikote SV,Bannur U,Chacko G,Korah IP,Rajshekhar V

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors tested the effects of 2-Br-ergocriptine (bromocriptine, CB-154), a drug which exerts a mixed agonist-antagonist activity on the dopaminergic receptors, in 12 patients with Huntington Chorea in a double-blind crossover trial. This treatment significantly reduced the abnormal involuntary movements and the di...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Frattola L,Albiazzati MG,Spano PF,Trabucchi M

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the presence of the afterdischarge activity following M- and F-waves in patients with peripheral neuropathies with or without muscle cramps. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Ten patients with peripheral neuropathies complaining of frequent muscle leg cramps (Group 1) and 14 patients with peripheral neuropat...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Parisi L,Serrao M,Rossi P,Valente G,Fattapposta F,Pierelli F,Amabile G

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Risk factors for aseptic intracranial venous occlusive disease are varied but only few epidemiologic studies were performed to verify the relative importance of particular factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A 2-year hospital-based prospective study was conducted in two hospitals to identify the clinical charac...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Najim al-Din AS,Mubaidin A,Wriekat AL,Alqam M

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is paucity of information about the association of seizure severity and quality of life in people with epilepsy (PWE) in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the relationship of seizure severity to health-related quality of life of patients with epilepsy being followed up in an outpatient neurology clinic ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Adebayo PB,Akinyemi RO,Ogun SA,Ogunniyi A

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Association of leuko-araiosis (LA) with certain risk factors has been reported in Western patients. This is a case-control study to determine the risk factors and the type of stroke associated with LA in Saudi patients. DESIGN AND SETTING:398 consecutive Saudi patients with the diagnosis of stroke admitted o...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Awada A,Omojola MF

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The clinical differentiation between early Parkinson's disease (PD) and essential tremor (ET) could be difficult, therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate 99mTc-TRODAT-1 SPECT as an applicable tool in this field. METHODS:99mTc-TRODAT-1 single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) was perform...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Wang J,Jiang YP,Liu XD,Chen ZP,Yang LQ,Liu CJ,Xiang JD,Su HL

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between angiographically determined cerebral vasospasm following a subarachnoid hemorrhage and regional cerebral blood flow (CBF) was studied in 63 investigations of 45 patients. The CBF was measured using the intra-arterial 133-Xe clearance technique within one hour of angiography. A positive correlation...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jakobsen M,Overgaard J,Marcussen E,Enevoldsen EM

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Some previous studies reported an independent association between uric acid and coronary artery disease, while little is known on the association among uric acid and carotid artery disease (CAD). To address this issue, we investigated the association between CAD and higher uric acid level because...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kumral E,Karaman B,Orman M,Kabaroglu C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A defined general population of 159,200 male and female native Swedes born in the period 1911-1940 from an urban catchment area of the then only general hospital, was followed over a decade (1970-79) with regard to in-patient hospitalization for all kinds of diagnoses. As a part of this population cohort study, multip...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lindegård B

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared orosomucoid levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in patients with aseptic meningitis, multiple sclerosis, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, CNS-affecting leukemia/lymphoma, and CNS-tumor with the levels in a reference group not having neurologic diseases. Because of possible blood brain barrier damage, we co...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Vrethem M,Ohman S,von Schenck H,Forsberg P,Olsson JE

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Oxidative stress and glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity may play an important role in the etiopathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) activity can be associated with motor neuron death by inducing free radical formation and glutamate release from astrocytes. The aim of thi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Iłzecka J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports concerning the treatment of symptoms deriving from prolapsed lumbar disc with systemic administration of the potent steroid dexamethasone, have shown favourable results. The present clinical study includes 39 patients with symptoms of prolapsed lumbar disc, treated in a controlled double-blind investi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hedeboe J,Buhl M,Ramsing P

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A group of asymptomatic HIV-infected patients (CDC II and III) was followed-up over a two year period with semi-annual neuropsychological testing. Of the total sample of 36 subjects, all were retested at test two (T2), 19 at test three (T3) and 13 at test four (T4). A subgroup of subjects was further tested on a simpl...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Karlsen NR,Reinvang I,Frøland SS

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sparse information on dose-response characteristics for initial antiepileptic drug monotherapy in children with idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) is available. The aim of this study is to characterize the therapeutic dose of valproate in children with newly diagnosed IGE. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Effect of...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Holland KD,Monahan S,Morita D,Vartzelis G,Glauser TA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of motor neuron disease (MND) in Chinese patients are ill known. METHODS:A registered study of 461 MND patients was conducted across 10 facilities in 7 Chinese cities from February 2009 to March 2010. RESULTS:Patients were classified as amyotrophic lateral scleros...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Cui F,Liu M,Chen Y,Huang X,Cui L,Fan D,Pu C,Lu J,Zhou D,Zhang C,Yan C,Li C,Ding X,Liu Y,Li X,Jiang Y,Zhang J,Shang H,Yao X,Ding Y,Niu Q,Wang L

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three Alzheimer's disease patients with Pisa syndrome were presented. These patients were treated with cholinesterase inhibitors within a post-marketing surveillance study. The clinical and pharmacological histories of these patients suggest a relation between cholinesterase inhibitors and the pleurothotonus. The diff...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Vanacore N,Suzzareddu G,Maggini M,Casula A,Capelli P,Raschetti R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease (PD) and stroke (ST) subjects show balance impairments due to damage of the balance control system. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of MS, PD and ST on upright posture in eyes open condition and when visual and/or proprioceptive inputs are alter...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Cattaneo D,Carpinella I,Aprile I,Prosperini L,Montesano A,Jonsdottir J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper was to evaluate the outcome and the factors predictive for a good prognosis of resective surgery for intractable partial epilepsy guided by subdural electrode arrays (SEA's) and operative electrocorticography. Sixty-four patients, aged 8-52 years, were evaluated with chronic SEAs in order to reco...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jennum P,Dhuna A,Davies K,Fiol M,Maxwell R

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cognitive impairment is frequent in children with frontal lobe epilepsy (FLE). Its etiology remains unknown. With diffusion tensor imaging, we have studied cerebral white matter properties and associations with cognitive functioning in children with FLE and healthy controls. METHODS:Thirty children aged 8-1...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Braakman HM,Vaessen MJ,Jansen JF,Debeij-van Hall MH,de Louw A,Hofman PA,Vles JS,Aldenkamp AP,Backes WH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study mathematical deficits in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS:Sixty-eight patients with mild AD and 242 normal controls (NC) received a standardized battery (EC 301-R) assessing number processing and calculation abilities. AD patients also received testing for language, memory, visu...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Carlomagno S,Iavarone A,Nolfe G,Bourène G,Martin C,Deloche G

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Neuropsychiatric symptoms commonly found after aneurysmal SAH are covered in the astheno-emotional disorder (AED) of Lindqvist & Malmgrens diagnostic system for organic psychiatry. This study aims to describe the reliability and symptomatology of AED and its relationship with social outcome. MATERIAL AND ME...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Rödholm M,Starmark JE,Svensson E,Von Essen C

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in Parkinson's disease and may precede onset of motor symptoms. They are also known to increase caregiver's burden. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess neuropsychiatric symptoms in a cohort of Nigerian patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and compare wi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Ojagbemi AA,Akinyemi RO,Baiyewu O

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Interindividual variability in intestinal absorption and bioavailability might contribute to inadequate control of seizures under treatment with carbamazepine and phenytoin. We therefore correlated intestinal expression levels and genetics of CYP3A4, CYP2C9/19, MDR1 and MRP2 with dose requirement and plasma ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Simon C,Stieger B,Kullak-Ublick GA,Fried M,Mueller S,Fritschy JM,Wieser HG,Pauli-Magnus C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with pseudotumor cerebri were studied. The diagnosis was based on bilateral papilledema and absence of intracranial masses and hydrocephalus. Based on the radiological findings, three groups of patients emerged: (A) Five patients with an empty sella. Four had an enlarged sella; (B) Two patients with a pit...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bjerre P,Lindholm J,Gyldensted C

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients at Stage II of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) were treated with semipurified alpha-interferon (IFN) using different combinations of intrathecal and intravenous routes: 1 x 10(6) IU of alpha-IFN were given every other day up to a total of 15 x 10(6) IU. Transient improvement of neurological s...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Maimone D,Grimaldi LM,Incorpora G,Biondi R,Sofia V,Mancuso GR,Siciliano L,Ruscica M,Pavone L

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate efficacy and safety of entacapone across phase III studies in Parkinson's disease (PD) with wearing-off symptoms. METHODS:Retrospective, pooled analysis of four phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies with entacapone. RESULTS:475 of 808 patients with PD received entacapo...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kuoppamäki M,Vahteristo M,Ellmén J,Kieburtz K

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare intravenous phenytoin (PHT) and intravenous lacosamide (LCM) for treatment of status epilepticus after failure of the first and second drug. METHODS:We retrospectively identified patients from a large community hospital in northern Germany who had been diagnosed with SE between August 2008 and De...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kellinghaus C,Berning S,Stögbauer F

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the clinical details of 20 elderly patients with idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. This neuropathy is ubiquitous in practice but has not been well characterized. The clinical syndrome is relatively stereotyped and appears to be a frequent cause of burning feet in the elderly. The main features were burnin...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Gorson KC,Ropper AH

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Optic neuritis (ON) often precedes multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is associated with a significant socioeconomic burden. However, the burden of ON with and without MS before and after its diagnosis has never been calculated. METHODS:Using complete national records from the Danish National Patient Registry (199...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jennum P,Frederiksen JL,Wanscher B,Kjellberg J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00