Clinical neurological findings among metal degreasers exposed to chlorinated solvents.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a paucity of regional cerebral blood flow studies in Japanese encephalitis (JE). In this communication we report clinical, radiological and single photon emission computed tomography findings in subacute and chronic JE patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Eight JE patients whose ages ranged between 10 and...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kalita J,Das BK,Misra UK

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if visual hallucinations in patients with Parkinson's disease are associated with an increased prevalence of white matter lesions. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifteen patients with (group 1) and 15 patients without (group 2) a history of visual hallucinations were studied. Both groups were matched for...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kraft E,Winkelmann J,Trenkwalder C,Auer DP

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence on the cystometrogram of repeated filling and varying filling rates was studied in two groups of neurological patients, one with normal and one with uninhibited neurogenic bladder. A technique which permits an even bladder filling and a continuous recording of the intravesical pressure was used. The effe...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jensen D Jr

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult-onset muscular dystrophy. It is associated with motor symptoms but patients also display non-motor symptoms such as particular personality traits. Studies have reported mixed results about personality characteristics which may be attributable to small ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bertrand JA,Jean S,Laberge L,Gagnon C,Mathieu J,Gagnon JF,Richer L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the changes in the burden of informal caregivers of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Short Form-12, Family Strain Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory and Coping Orientations to Problem Experiences were administered. RESULTS:Data collected on 216 ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Covelli V,Sattin D,Giovannetti AM,Scaratti C,Willems M,Leonardi M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Danish National Patient Register, Landspatientregistret (LPR), is a register of all hospital discharges and outpatient treatments in Denmark. AIMS:It is increasingly used in research so it is important to understand to what extent this can be used as an accurate source of information. Virtually all pati...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Mason K,Thygesen LC,Stenager E,Brønnum-Hansen H,Koch-Henriksen N

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiological characteristics of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) before the age of 55 are reviewed in 399 patients admitted to the Department of Neurology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, from 1973-77. The material was well-defined with regard to subtypes of stroke as well as to the diseased population. The control ma...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Mettinger KL,Söderström CE,Neiman J

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of the rheological properties of the blood on cerebral perfusion is still unresolved. Data on normal subjects are lacking and difficulties arise regarding the effect of blood viscosity owing to its close relationship with hematocrit. For these reasons we have studied the relationship between two rheologi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Cavestri R,Radice L,Ferrarini F,Longhini M,Longhini E

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure clinical and immunological parameters in a patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) treated with antibodies against CD25 (basiliximab, Simulect). Patient and methods - Injections of basiliximab were given repeatedly together with cyclosporin A and corticosteroids for 9 months to a patient with severe M...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Kakoulidou M,Pirskanen-Matell R,Lefvert AK

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe eight patients from three families presenting with myoclonus, ataxia, infrequent seizures and minimal intellectual impairment. All were Arabs from different parts of the Arabian peninsula. The new consensus on terminology, genetic and clinical definition of Baltic myoclonus, Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Unverr...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Shakir RA,Khan RA,al-Zuhair AG

更新日期：1992-11-01 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:To explore the long-term effectiveness of rufinamide in managing Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), other epileptic encephalopathies, and intractable focal epilepsies in adults and children in routine clinical practice. METHODS:A multicentre, retrospective chart review of patients prescribed adjunctive rufinamid...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Jaraba S,Santamarina E,Miró J,Toledo M,Molins A,Burcet J,Becerra JL,Raspall M,Pico G,Miravet E,Cano A,Fossas P,Fernández S,Falip M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We showed previously that temporal low-voltage irregular delta waves (TLID) on EEG are indicative of cerebrovascular dysfunction in its early stages. The present study was designed to determine whether the incidence of this finding is elevated in diabetics as compared to normal controls. METHODS:EEGs of 50 ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Inui K,Sannan H,Ota H,Uji Y,Nomura S,Kaige H,Kitayama I,Nomura J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present 2 sibs with autosomal recessive spastic paraparesis and severe amyotrophy of the distal limb muscles. Elaborate neurophysiologic studies disclosed slight to moderate slowing of motor conduction, moderate to severe reduction of motor action potentials, denervation potentials, and increased distal motor laten...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Bruyn RP,Scheltens P,Lycklama à Nijeholt J,de Jong JM

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) is effective treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Quality of life (QoL) increases following switch from intravenous administration to SCIG, but its correlation with clinical functioning is sparsely studied. AIMS OF THE STUDY:The aim of thi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Ryltoft AK,Al-Zuhairy A,Sindrup SH,Andersen H,Markvardsen LK

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four consecutive patients with familial amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (type 1), who were at different stages of the disease were investigated. The purpose was to report the electrophysiological features and to compare them with those found in other generalized neuropathies; 12 cases were familiar and 12 cases...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Blom S,Steen L,Zetterlund B

更新日期：1981-02-01 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：:Decompressive craniectomy is a neurosurgical technique in which a portion of the skull is removed to reduce intracranial pressure. The rationale for this procedure is based on the Monro-Kellie Doctrine; expanding the physical space confining edematous brain tissue after traumatic brain injury will reduce intracranial ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Quinn TM,Taylor JJ,Magarik JA,Vought E,Kindy MS,Ellegala DB

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 is a rare autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cerebellar and retinal degeneration, described in various population groups in the literature. This is the first description from South Africa. The objective was to document the clinical and gen...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Modi G,Modi M,Martinus I,Rodda J,Saffer D

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study focused on human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DQB1, DQA1 and DRB1 allelic variation according to ethnicity and analyzed whether susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS) depends on population characteristics. METHODS:Eighty-eight healthy African-Brazilians and 92 healthy white Brazilians living ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Alves-Leon SV,Papais-Alvarenga R,Magalhães M,Alvarenga M,Thuler LC,Fernández y Fernandez O

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative treatment with glucocorticoids in patients with an intracranial tumour has been neurosurgical practice for more than 30 years. Recently, however, a less beneficial effect in patients with a meningeoma is reported. This study included 4 patients with a glioma, 4 with a metastasis and 5 with a meningeoma. A...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Skjoeth J,Bjerre PK

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long-term neuropsychological effects and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings among retired patients with a history of exposure to carbon disulfide (CS2). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Seventy-four patients with a history of exposure to CS2 were divided into two equal groups according to their l...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Cho SK,Kim RH,Yim SH,Tak SW,Lee YK,Son MA

更新日期：2002-11-01 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：:Over last fifty years, intravenous (iv) phenytoin (PHT) loading dose has been the treatment of choice for patients with benzodiazepine-resistant convulsive status epilepticus and several guidelines recommended this treatment regimen with simultaneous iv diazepam. Clinical studies have never shown a better efficacy of ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Zaccara G,Giorgi FS,Amantini A,Giannasi G,Campostrini R,Giovannelli F,Paganini M,Nazerian P,Tuscany study group on seizures in the emergency department and status epilepticus in adults.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The catabolism of orally and subcutaneously administered 14C histamine was studied in myotonic dystrophy patients. No definite abnormalities were observed as for subcutaneously administered histamine. The catabolism of orally administered histamine followed two distinct patterns: In patients with a relatively low endo...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Sjaastad O,Sjaastad OV

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Cerebral infarcts occur more frequently along the middle (MCA) than the anterior cerebral artery (ACA) territory. The reason(s) for this difference remains speculative. The objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of cerebral microemboli as detected by transcranial Doppler ultr...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Wijman CA,Babikian VL,Winter MR,Pochay VE

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied clinically and electrophysiologically 8 patients affected by orthostatic tremor (OT), which is an unusual movement disorder consisting of shaking movements of the legs and trunk in the standing position. We failed to find any cause in 6 of the 8 cases. In 2 patients OT was clearly secondary to neurologic di...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Gabellini AS,Martinelli P,Gullì MR,Ambrosetto G,Ciucci G,Lugaresi E

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 47-year-old white woman who had a definitive diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and developed cerebellar ataxia of sudden onset. MR imaging showed changes characteristics of cerebellar infarct. Due to the absence of vascular risk factors and to the previous diagnosis of SLE, we postulate tha...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Lancman ME,Pomeraniec C,Norscini J

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prescriptions of antiepileptic drugs in the years 1985 and 1986 were used to identify all possible cases of epilepsy in a population of about 50,000 people. The general practitioners of the study area filled out a questionnaire for each user of antiepileptic drugs registered as a patient of theirs. This informatio...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Giuliani G,Terziani S,Senigaglia AR,Luccioni G,Foschi N,Maffei C

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective was to investigate the incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as estimate the prevalence as of 1 January 2014 in the southeastern Norwegian county of Buskerud. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All patients with MS living in Buskerud county in Norway between 01 January 2003 and 01 January 2014 were ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Scandinavica

authors： Simonsen CS,Edland A,Berg-Hansen P,Celius EG

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00