Limbic encephalitis not associated with neoplasm as a cause of temporal lobe epilepsy.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To correlate muscle biopsy findings with prebiopsy and postbiopsy clinical course and response to therapy in polymyositis (PM) and sporadic inclusion body myositis (IBM). BACKGROUND:Existence of pure PM has recently been questioned; subsequently, the definition and criteria for diagnosing PM were debated. M...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Chahin N,Engel AG

更新日期：2008-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of volumetric MRI as a biomarker for assessing transitions to dementia presumes that more rapid brain loss marks the clinical transition from benign aging to mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The trajectory of this volume loss relative to the timing of the clinical transition to dementia has not been ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Carlson NE,Moore MM,Dame A,Howieson D,Silbert LC,Quinn JF,Kaye JA

更新日期：2008-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：:A veterinarian contracted rabies in the course of laboratory work with homogenates of rabid goat brain. Epidemiologic study determined a respiratory mode of transmission. After a fulminant encephalitic illness, formed rabies virions were identified in the synaptic zones of the olfactory glomeruli. Identification, isol...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Conomy JP,Leibovitz A,McCombs W,Stinson J

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Brain atrophy is common in subcortical ischemic vascular disease, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We set out to examine the effects of incident subcortical infarcts on cortical morphology. METHODS:A total of 276 subjects with cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infa...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Duering M,Righart R,Csanadi E,Jouvent E,Hervé D,Chabriat H,Dichgans M

更新日期：2012-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Oligoclonal bands ( OCBs ) were examined in CSF from 23 normal controls, 8 cases of inflammatory neurologic diseases, 24 cases of noninflammatory neurologic diseases, 27 sporadic cases of MS, and the 29 MS twin pairs, by isoelectric focusing followed by silver staining or western transblotting and immunoperoxidase sta...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Xu XH,McFarlin DE

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured oxygen consumption in the exercising lower limb by using noninvasive tissue oximetry with the near-infrared spectra of hemoglobin in the quadriceps muscle during bicycle ergometer exercise in four normal controls and three patients with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) as well as one pat...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Abe K,Matsuo Y,Kadekawa J,Inoue S,Yanagihara T

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Small-cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and limbic encephalitis are recognized γ-aminobutyric acid-B receptor (GABABR) autoantibody accompaniments. We sought to determine in a diagnostic serology laboratory the frequency and accompaniments (neurologic, oncologic, and serologic) of GABABR-immunoglobulin G (IgG). MET...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Jeffery OJ,Lennon VA,Pittock SJ,Gregory JK,Britton JW,McKeon A

更新日期：2013-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen consecutive patients with thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) were examined serially for 3 to 5 years. Initially, all demonstrated at least 50% improvement in contralateral tremor. At last follow-up, three of eight patients with Parkinson disease no longer used DBS because tremor had markedly improved, and ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Kumar R,Lozano AM,Sime E,Lang AE

更新日期：2003-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the cases of three siblings homozygous for a mutated transthyretin (TTR) gene that causes type I familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP), in whom we made the diagnosis by identifying both the mutated TTR gene and a variant TTR in their sera. Their serum levels for the variant TTR are twice those of patient...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Yoshinaga T,Nakazato M,Ikeda S,Ohnishi A

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regional levels of brain monoamines and their metabolites were examined in a rat model of reversible and diffuse forebrain ischemia with and without reperfusion. During ischemia, blood flow decreased by 87 to 95%, but recovered to control values during recirculation. Norepinephrine and serotonin decreased in the cereb...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Harik SI,Yoshida S,Busto R,Ginsberg MD

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional survey and subsequent longitudinal study among diabetic residents of Rochester, MN--The Rochester Diabetic Neuropathy Study (RDNS)--is population-based and uses quantitative, validated, and unique end points to detect, classify, and stage neuropathy. Nondiabetic persons, drawn from the same populatio...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Dyck PJ,Kratz KM,Lehman KA,Karnes JL,Melton LJ 3rd,O'Brien PC,Litchy WJ,Windebank AJ,Smith BE,Low PA

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is currently much interest in biomarkers of disease activity in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). We assessed MRI and behavioral measures of progression in a longitudinal FTLD cohort. METHODS:Thirty-two patients with FTLD (11 behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia [bvFTD], 11 semantic deme...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Gordon E,Rohrer JD,Kim LG,Omar R,Rossor MN,Fox NC,Warren JD

更新日期：2010-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiepileptic drug use was documented before and after temporal lobectomy. Carbamazepine, phenytoin, and clobazam were the most commonly used drugs, both pre- and postoperatively. Preoperatively, polytherapy was used in 78% of patients; at 6 months follow-up, 47%; at 12 months, 18%; and at 24 months, 14%. Preoperative...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Maher J,McLachlan RS

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with symptomatic > or = 60% (n = 134), asymptomatic > or = 80% (n = 143), and asymptomatic progressive > or = 60% (n = 25) internal carotid artery stenosis underwent stenting and were followed clinically and by Doppler-assisted duplex imaging for 27.1 +/- 15.6 months. Stroke and death from stroke occurred wit...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Bibl D,Lampl C,Biberhofer I,Kerschner K,Kypta A,Bergmann J,Kaindlstorfer A,Röper C,Yazdi K,Engleder C,Hofmann R,Deibl M,Leisch F,Ransmayr G

更新日期：2005-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with "reflex sympathetic dystrophy" or "causalgia" underwent sympathetic blocks. In protocol A (77 patients), we infused placebo (saline) for 30 minutes followed by phentolamine (35 mg). In protocol B (23 patients), the saline phase was followed by double-blind infusion of phentolamine or phenylephrine (500 m...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Verdugo RJ,Ochoa JL

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the possible abnormalities in the baroreflex modulation of both the heart and the arterial vasculature, in order to better evaluate the role of baroreflex abnormalities in the generation of the cardiovascular symptoms and complications affecting the familial dysautonomia (FD) patient. METHODS:Twent...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Stemper B,Bernardi L,Axelrod FB,Welsch G,Passino C,Hilz MJ

更新日期：2004-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Three children with cerebral oligodendrogliomas causing partial complex or generalized seizures presented with completely normal neurologic examinations. CT showed low-density, nonenhancing surface lesions. Although these CT features are usually associated with infarcts or cysts, neoplasm was suspected because of irre...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Varma RR,Crumrine PK,Bergman I,Latchaw RE,Price RA,Vries J,Painter MJ

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is characterized by a hyperimmune state toward the polypeptides of measles virus except the matrix (M) protein. Using cloned (3H)-labeled complementary DNA probes for in situ hybridization, we found the M protein and nucleocapsid (NP) protein nucleotide sequences in glial cel...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Shapshak P,Tourtellotte WW,Nakamura S,Graves MC,Darvish M,Hoffman D,Walsh MJ,Fareed GC,Schmid P,Heinzmann C

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a large acoustic neuroma had contralateral hemifacial spasm. On CT, the brainstem was markedly displaced and distorted by the tumor. After total removal of the tumor the hemifacial spasm was temporarily worse, but disappeared 14 days after the operation. ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Nishi T,Matsukado Y,Nagahiro S,Fukushima M,Koga K

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pompe disease (acid maltase deficiency, glycogen storage disease type II; OMIM 232300) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder characterized by acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency due to mutations in the GAA gene. Progressive skeletal muscle weakness affects motor and respiratory functions and is ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Kroos MA,Pomponio RJ,Hagemans ML,Keulemans JL,Phipps M,DeRiso M,Palmer RE,Ausems MG,Van der Beek NA,Van Diggelen OP,Halley DJ,Van der Ploeg AT,Reuser AJ

更新日期：2007-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that extratemporal neuronal networks are involved in dystonic posturing (DP) observed in mesial temporal epilepsy (MTLE). METHODS:The authors analyzed electroclinical findings in 36 patients with MTLE with or without DP. Three DP types were defined (types I, II, III) corresponding to a...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Rusu V,Chassoux F,Landré E,Bouilleret V,Nataf F,Devaux BC,Turak B,Semah F

更新日期：2005-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the diagnostic accuracy of confrontation visual field testing and to compare the accuracy of confrontation tests both individually and in combination. METHODS:Patients were prospectively recruited from ophthalmology clinics over a 6-month period. All patients underwent SITA-standard 24-2 Humphre...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Kerr NM,Chew SS,Eady EK,Gamble GD,Danesh-Meyer HV

更新日期：2010-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Spasticity may result in part from segmental spinal disinhibition. We determined the content and specific activity of glycine (the putative neurotransmitter thought to mediate spinal postsynaptic inhibition) and serine (the probable precursor of glycine) in feline spastic spinal cord following the intra-aortic adminis...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Hall PV,Smith JE,Lane J,Mote T,Campbell R

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although gray matter (GM) atrophy is recognized as a common feature of multiple sclerosis (MS), conflicting results have been obtained in patients with clinically isolated syndromes (CIS). Methodologic and clinical constraints may take account for literature discrepancies. METHODS:A total of 105 patients pr...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Calabrese M,Rinaldi F,Mattisi I,Bernardi V,Favaretto A,Perini P,Gallo P

更新日期：2011-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：:(-)Deprenyl, a specific monoamine oxidase subtype B inhibitor (MAOI-B), has been reported to be a safe and valuable adjunct to conventional treatment of parkinsonism. A double-blind, clinical comparison of (-)deprenyl with placebo was undertaken in 11 parkinsonian patients; the efficacy of 10 mg daily was studied over...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Eisler T,Teräväinen H,Nelson R,Krebs H,Weise V,Lake CR,Ebert MH,Whetzel N,Murphy DL,Kopin IJ,Calne DB

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the associations of mild behavioral impairment (MBI) with cognitive deficits and patterns of gray matter changes in Parkinson disease (PD). METHODS:Sixty patients with PD without dementia and 29 healthy controls underwent a cognitive neuropsychological evaluation and structural MRI scan. MBI was ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Yoon EJ,Ismail Z,Hanganu A,Kibreab M,Hammer T,Cheetham J,Kathol I,Sarna JR,Martino D,Furtado S,Monchi O

更新日期：2019-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Photoparoxysmal response (PPR) is sometimes incidentally encountered in EEGs performed for evaluation of nonepileptic symptoms. We conducted the first long-term study of a cohort of nonepileptic patients to determine their risk of having seizures subsequent to incidental recording of PPR. After 6 to 12 years (mean, 9 ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： So EL,Ruggles KH,Ahmann PA,Olson KA

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Original reports on temporal arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica were reviewed before and after the introduction of steroid therapy to prevent blindness in temporal arteritis. In some cases, the original data were reworked. There is evidence that both diseases have become more benign. As a result, the perceived risk ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Turnbull J

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether vitamin D, smoking, and anti-Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody concentrations predict long-term cognitive status and neuroaxonal injury in multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS:This study was conducted among 278 patients with clinically isolated syndrome who participated in the clinical tri...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： Cortese M,Munger KL,Martínez-Lapiscina EH,Barro C,Edan G,Freedman MS,Hartung HP,Montalbán X,Foley FW,Penner IK,Hemmer B,Fox EJ,Schippling S,Wicklein EM,Kappos L,Kuhle J,Ascherio A,BENEFIT Study Group.

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized trial was completed to assess the feasibility of a 2-year education rehabilitation program for students with sickle cell disease and memory deficits. Eleven students were assigned to tutoring with or without memory training for 2 years. Eighty-two percent completed the program. Evidence of improvement in ...

journal_title：Neurology

authors： King AA,White DA,McKinstry RC,Noetzel M,Debaun MR

更新日期：2007-06-05 00:00:00