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abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) still relies mainly on clinical criteria. In present review we will provide an overview of neurochemical ALS biomarkers, which are in the most advanced position on the way towards inclusion into the clinical work-up. RECENT FINDINGS:The field of AL...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Verde F,Silani V,Otto M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 2016 WHO classification of tumors of the central nervous system (2016 CNS WHO) features many changes that are relevant to neurologists treating patients with brain tumors as well as neurologists involved in basic, clinical, and epidemiological research. This review summarizes what neurologists nee...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： DeWitt JC,Mock A,Louis DN

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Most patients suffering from muscular dystrophies can now obtain a precise diagnosis of their underlying molecular defect, but no efficient treatment to prevent disability and death. This review summarizes recent progress towards developing efficient treatments for these severe diseases. RECENT FINDI...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Skuk D,Vilquin JT,Tremblay JP

更新日期：2002-10-01 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:We analyze recent data on technical aspects, clinical indications, and imaging features of spinal cord MRI in multiple sclerosis, and on the value of this examination for assessing the type and extension of spinal cord damage, and for predicting prognosis in patients with this disease. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Rovira A,de Stefano N

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Here we summarize the evidence from human studies of the impairments to the structural, functional, and metabolic capacities in skeletal muscle in those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) - a condition known as diabetic myopathy. Given the importance of skeletal muscle for blood lipid and glucose management, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Monaco CMF,Perry CGR,Hawke TJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of primary vasculitides, which are assumed to have an autoimmune pathogenesis, is not well understood. The endothelial cell adhesion molecules seem to play an active role, which varies according to the histopathologic stage of vascular lesions. The role of genetic factors also seems quite important, a...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Said G

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little progress has been made in the treatment outcome of patients with glioblastoma in the past 10 to 15 years, despite an aggressive multimodality regimen using surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. New approaches, particularly molecular strategies, have become the clinicians' and scientists' hope for the future in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Yung WK

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review considers the role of neuroimaging in developmental disorders by highlighting recent studies in two distinct, but overlapping, developmental disorders: autism and fragile X syndrome. RECENT FINDINGS:After a decade of conflicting results in neuroimaging studies of autism, recent studies ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Greicius MD

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Gadolinium-enhancement depicts blood-brain barrier disruption associated with new inflammatory MRI lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS) and is widely used for diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring. However, earlier and more specific markers of inflammation are urgently needed. RECENT FINDINGS:Susceptibi...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Hagens M,van Berckel B,Barkhof F

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an overview of recent developments in diagnosis, pathophysiology, neuroimaging and management of functional (psychogenic) movement disorders (FMD). RECENT FINDINGS:There has been increasing interest to study the underlying pathophysiology of FMD, which has resulted in a broadened...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Czarnecki K,Hallett M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent findings from neuroimaging, event-related potential and lesion investigations reflect a rapidly emerging view that the memory system is widely distributed throughout the cortex. It is clear that the pattern of cortical involvement during encoding and retrieval of memories is critically dependent on the nature a...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Bright P,Kopelman MD

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The exotic and emerging viral encephalitides are caused by animal or human viruses and characterised by sudden unexpected outbreaks of neurological disease, usually in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but sometimes spreading to temperate areas. Although a wide range of viruses come within this label...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Solomon T

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present review will outline neuroprotective and neurotoxic effects of central nervous system (CNS) infiltrating T cells during viral infections. Evidence demonstrating differential roles for antiviral effector and resident memory T-cell subsets in virologic control and immunopathology in the CNS w...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Ai S,Klein RS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the results of recent therapeutic trials in dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis and suggests an approach to treating patients with inflammatory myopathy. RECENT FINDINGS:We reviewed 10 double-blind, placebo-controlled therapeutic trials in patients with inf...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Amato AA,Griggs RC

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hyperglycemia is frequent in patients with cerebrovascular disease. This review article aims to summarize the recent evidence from observational studies that examined the adverse cerebrovascular effects of dysglycemic states as well as interventional studies assessing intensive management strategies f...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Haratz S,Tanne D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance spectroscopy provides noninvasive insight into the regional and global biochemical alterations that are concomitants of the dynamic processes that underlie the evolution of fundamental pathologic changes in multiple sclerosis. These include now well-recognized alterations of neuronal biochemical mar...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Wolinsky JS,Narayana PA

更新日期：2002-06-01 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 risk of suicide is thought be increased in epilepsy. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) remain the primary treatment. An FDA alert in 2008 raised concerns that AEDs may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour. The risk profile for suicide in epilepsy is examined in the context of recent repor...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Bagary M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a review of chemotherapy options for patients with brain tumors, both at the time of initial diagnosis and at recurrence. Gliomas, the most common malignant brain tumors, represent the main focus of the review; chemotherapeutic options for supratentorial, brain stem, and optic track gliomas are discussed. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Galanis E,Buckner JC

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Clinical MRI is of paramount importance for multiple sclerosis diagnosis but lacks the specificity to investigate the pathogenic mechanisms underlying disease onset and progression. The application of advanced MR sequences allows the characterization of diverse and complex pathological mechanisms, gra...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Inglese M,Petracca M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cognitive impairments are common in children with epilepsy. They may already be present before the onset of epilepsy or occur - and even progress - during its course. Many variables contribute to cognitive dysfunction. Those that can be targeted to prevent (further) cognitive impairment will be highli...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Braun KP

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In multifocal motor or sensorimotor neuropathy with persistent conduction block, most of the recent research has concerned treatment. Open trials show that intravenous immunoglobulin is effective, providing a rapid and often marked clinical improvement, accompanied by a significant reduction of conduction block in som...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Léger JM

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The development of successful myelin repair strategies depends on the detailed knowledge of the cellular and molecular processes underlying demyelination and remyelination in the central nervous system of animal models and in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Based on the complexity of the demyel...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Gallo V,Armstrong RC

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：:With respect to diverse clinical applications for muscle regeneration, this paper discusses the latest markers for identifying skeletal muscle precursor cells in regenerating muscle, the implications of alternative sources of myogenic precursor cells and putative stem cells, and the current status of administration of...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Grounds MD

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews clinical reports of various movement disorders (dystonia, chorea, ballism and parkinsonism) caused by well defined lesions of the putamen, globus pallidus, substantia nigra, thalamus and subthalamus. The role of basal ganglia in motor control is also emphasized. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Berardelli A

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the most important issues a clinician must consider whenever selecting and administering antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). There is no available algorithm that identifies how to individualize selection of AEDs. Proper selection and administration can make an enormous difference in both effective...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Cheng JY,French JA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Convergent evidence from a number of neuroscience disciplines supports the hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders progress along brain networks. This review considers the role of neuroimaging in strengthening the case for network-based neurodegeneration and elucidati...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Greicius MD,Kimmel DL

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent advances in survival for patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent brain tumors, combined with the development of an ever-increasing number of potential treatments, has led to significant growth in the number of clinical trials for patients with brain tumors. Suitable clinical trial design an...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Butowski N,Chang SM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00