Quantitative EEG in patients with presenile and senile dementia of the Alzheimer type.

abstract：:Prognosticating the outcome of an unconscious patient continues to pose a serious challenge to the clinicians. BAERs are the latest addition to neurological diagnostic aids for predicting the outcome of coma. The relative value of BAERs in predicting the outcome of 15 comatosed meningoencephalitis patients has been st...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jain S,Maheshwari MC

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine characteristics, clinical significance, frequency, and mimics of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in a cohort of Wilson's disease (WD, n = 42/f = 18), compared to healthy, matched controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Structured clinical interviews (patients and caregiving family members), repeated neurol...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Trindade MC,Bittencourt T,Lorenzi-Filho G,Alves RC,de Andrade DC,Fonoff ET,Bor-Seng-Shu E,Machado AA,Teixeira MJ,Barbosa ER,Tribl GG

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 158 recordings of brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) were obtained in 121 patients with multiple sclerosis. A statistically significant increased incidence of abnormality and diffusely abnormal recordings was found with increasing duration and severity of symptoms. Alterations in follow-up record...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kjaer M

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of clonazepam on steady-state serum levels of diphenylhydantoin, phenobarbital and carbamazepine was studied in 22 patients with epilepsy receiving one or two of these drugs. Clonazepam was given in slowly increasing doses for 2 weeks until a maximum dose of 4-6 mg per day was reached; thereafter the dos...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Johannessen SI,Strandjord RE,Munthe-Kaas AW

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Presence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as a predictor for Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) has been discussed from a clinical perspective. Recently, a Movement Disorder Society (MDS) commissioned Task Force published guidelines for PD-MCI. However, long-term follow-ups of the PD-MCI guidelines for the...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Domellöf ME,Ekman U,Forsgren L,Elgh E

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beat-to-beat variation (R-R variation) in the electrocardiogram was studied in experimental allergic neuritis in the Sprague-Dawley rat. Reduced R-R variations were found in 2 of 10 animals, probably as a sign of autonomic dysfunction. The vagal nerves from these two animals, studied in vitro, showed disturbed conduct...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Solders G,Persson A,Kristensson K,Hansson S

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Biomarkers with the potential for longitudinal measurements are needed in multiple sclerosis (MS). Urine is easy to collect, and repeated sampling is possible. METHODS:39 paired CSF and urine samples were taken. Oligoclonal bands (OCBs) were measured in CSF. Kappa and lambda free light chain (FLC), neopteri...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Dobson R,Topping J,Davis A,Thompson E,Giovannoni G

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one patients continued a double-blind crossover study to compare the prophylactic effect on migraine of propranolol and clonidine. The daily dosage of propranolol and clonidine was 160 mg and 100 microgram, respectively. Statistical analysis did not show any significant difference between the two drugs in respe...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kåss B,Nestvold K

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical features of multiple sclerosis (MS) in north-east Scotland have been examined along with an epidemiological study to determine the prevalence of the disease on 1st December, 1970. Patient information was collected from all available diagnostic indices, both retrospectively and prospectively from 1965. Eve...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Shepherd DI

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have quantified the pattern of electrical muscle activity at a force of 0.3 kg, 30% of maximum force, and maximum force in the abductor pollicis brevis muscle of 21 patients with neurogenic disorders (10 with carpal tunnel syndrome, 9 with polyneuropathy and 2 with motor neurone disease) and of 15 normal subjects. ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bril V,Fuglsang-Frederiksen A

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-phase epidemiological study of essential tremor was carried out by investigating a rural population aged over 40 years in 2 municipalities in southwestern Finland. In the first phase, the subjects answered a questionnaire as to whether they had experienced tremor during the month preceding the inquiry. In the se...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Rautakorpi I,Takala J,Marttila RJ,Sievers K,Rinne UK

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebellar atrophy (CA) is a frequent finding in patients with chronic epilepsy. To find out whether the existence of CA has an influence on the tolerance of high-dose monotherapy with carbamazepine, we compared the lowest individual toxic serum levels in patients with complex focal seizures, with CA (n = 27) and with...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Specht U,Rohde M,May T,Schmidt RC,Meencke HJ,Wolf P

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We wanted to describe the use of thrombolytic treatment for stroke in Scandinavia, to assess stroke doctors' opinions on this treatment, to identify barriers against treatment, and to suggest improvements to overcome these barriers. METHODS:We sent questionnaires to 493 Scandinavian doctors, who were involve...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Slot KB,Murray V,Boysen G,Berge E

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to evaluate the prognosis and possible prognostic factors associated with a bening course, 118 cases of motor neuron disease diagnosed 1948-1975 were followed up. Survival curves, based on the actuarial method showed a survival rate of 18.7 per cent (95 per cent confidence limits: 11.4-26.0) and 7.6 per cent ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kristensen O,Melgaard B

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phosphomannosyl receptor system is responsible for both the receptor-mediated endocytosis and the intracellular transport of lysosomal enzymes. In the present study this receptor system was examined in affected muscles of patients with various neuromuscular diseases. The total activity of beta-N-acetyl-glucosamini...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Salminen A,Marjomäki V,Tolonen U,Myllylä VV

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with multiple sclerosis have an increased risk of infections compared to the general population. The increased risk has been described for decades and is not alone attributed to the use of disease-modifying drugs, but secondary to the disability. The introduction of more potent immunomodulatory drugs may caus...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Celius EG

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 5 patients with definite or highly probable MS, unusually large hypodense plaques are seen by computerized tomography (CT scan). The active plaques all show enhancement after i.v. contrast medium injection, suggestive of blood-brain-barrier-damage, and differ from the well-known CT findings in chronic MS patients, ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lidegaard O,Gyldensted C,Juhler M,Zeeberg I

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients with cervical root syndromes, the relation between clinical findings and EMG results, the value of the registration of the H-reflex latency of the flexor carpi radial muscle (HFCR) and the rate of recovery of EMG abnormalities following surgery are unclear. METHODS:In 68 patients with cervical...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： van den Bent MJ,Oosting J,Laman DM,van Duijn H

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To re-evaluate middle-aged Swedish patients diagnosed with dysequilibrium syndrome (DES) in childhood and to compare their clinical and neuroimaging features to DES with VLDLR gene mutations (DES-VLDR). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Six patients from five families underwent neurological examination and magnetic res...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Melberg A,Orlén H,Raininko R,Entesarian M,Dahlqvist J,Gustavson KH,Dahl N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of electromyography (EMG) recorded from the external anal sphincter (EAS) in the diagnosis of atypical parkinsonian syndromes is a matter for continuous debate. Most studies addressing this issue are retrospective. METHODS:In this study, we prospectively investigated six patients with Parkinson's D...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Winge K,Jennum P,Lokkegaard A,Werdelin L

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the cardiac R-R interval variation (RRIV) is of value in differentiating patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) from multiple system atrophy (MSA). BACKGROUND:RRIV assessment is a simple procedure, reflecting mainly vagal efferent activity. Reduced RRIV was reported in MSA. METHODS:RR...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Gurevich TY,Groozman GB,Giladi N,Drory VE,Hausdorff JM,Korczyn AD

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The differential diagnosis of patients with idiopathic parkinsonism is difficult, especially early in the course of the disease. External anal sphincter electromyography (EAS-EMG) has been reported to be of value in the differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA)...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Linder J,Libelius R,Nordh E,Holmberg B,Stenlund H,Forsgren L

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with well-defined clinical and radiographic lesions have been studied with somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs). The data indicate that the primary scalp potentials from stimulation of both the arm and leg (N20 and P40) can be lost with thalamic lesions and would be consistent with these potentials b...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Fisher MA,Perlik SJ

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In this follow-up study, we wanted to present the long-term outcome (5-21 years) in terms of seizure freedom, seizure reduction, and the cognitive development in the first 47 children who underwent epilepsy surgery at the University Hospital in Lund from 1991 to 2007. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All children who ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hallböök T,Tideman P,Rosén I,Lundgren J,Tideman E

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of buccally absorbed prochlorperazine (BAP) to intravenous prochlorperazine (IVP) for the abortive treatment of migraine headaches. METHODS:Randomized double-blind trial. Eighty subjects aged 18-65 presenting with migraines to the ED of a safety-net, urban hospital. Subjects were rand...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Fernando T,Lumanauw DD,Youn S,Shimada M,Yadav K,Chappell B,Horeczko T,Tanen DA

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Pain is common in post-stroke patients and has been shown to be associated with depression, fatigue, and decreased quality of life (QOL). However, studies examining different types of post-stroke pain are scarce. We investigated differences in the related factors and their QOL impacts between mus...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Choi-Kwon S,Choi SH,Suh M,Choi S,Cho KH,Nah HW,Song H,Kim JS

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, but the relationship between the virus and the disease is not clear. As many different types of EBV exist, it is possible that MS is caused by one particular type of EBV. Objectives - The aim of this study was to determine whether...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lindsey JW,Patel S,Zou J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intractable seizure disorder is a clinical as well as a diagnostic problem. We evaluated the clinical role of extensive EEGs among patients (n = 64) considered to suffer from intractable paroxysmal neurologic symptoms. By reducing antiepileptic medication, ictal events were recorded in 89% of the cases. From the clini...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Nousiainen U,Suomalainen T,Mervaala E

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ultrasonographic assessment of carotid artery plaque morphology is widely used to identify patients at high risk for stroke. However, the reliability of plaque analysis in high-grade stenosis is uncertain. We determined the interrater reliability of sonographic plaque morphology analysis in patients with seve...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Hartmann A,Mohr JP,Thompson JL,Ramos O,Mast H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00