[Validation of a questionnaire for the diagnosis of headache in an outpatient clinic at a university hospital].

abstract：:The hemolytic-uremic syndrome is a pathology characterized by a triad consisting of acute renal failure, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia, with complications of the central nervous system arising in a considerable number of cases. Altered cranial computerized tomography examinations usually revea...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Santos AC,Siqueira Neto JI,Fabio SR

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) occurs in a subgroup of patients with ischemic stroke and early decompressive craniectomy (DC) is one of its treatments. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the functional outcome of patients with malignant ischemic stroke treated with decompressive craniectomy ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Maia IHM,Melo TP,Lima FO,Carvalho JJF,Mont'alverne FJA,Lopes JÚnior E,DiÓgenes MB,Cunha TSL,Queiroz BMA,Tamietti MF,Maia FM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Studies have established higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders in diabetic patients. OBJECTIVE:To describe the socio-demographic and clinic characteristics and to compare the frequency of them in the diabetic and non-diabetic populations. METHOD:Transversal study with comparing groups. Eighty four d...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Clavijo M,Carvalho JJ,Rios M,de Oliveira IR

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The P300 component of the event-related potential (ERP) is a general measurement of "cognitive efficiency". It is an index of the ability of an individual's central nervous system (CNS) to process incoming information. OBJECTIVE:To compare the neuromodulatory effects of caffeine and bromazepam on the visual...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Montenegro M,Veiga H,Deslandes A,Cagy M,McDowell K,Pompeu F,Piedade R,Ribeiro P

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Image guided stereotactic biopsy (SB) provides cerebral tissue samples for histological analysis from minimal lesions or those that are located in deep regions, being crucial in the elaboration of therapeutic strategies, as well as the prevention of unnecessary neurosurgical interventions. METHOD:Sixty patie...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Silva EU,Vasconcellos LP,Lara NA Jr,Veiga JC,Lancellotti CL,Shiozawa P

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical carotid stenosis is one of the main causes of ischemic stroke. Carotid endarterectomy is a safe procedure for treatment of moderate and severe symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Regional anesthesia allows neurological evaluation of the patient during the surgery. We reviewed the results of 104 pat...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Raso J,Lopes F,Serrano P,Locarno A,Frota EC,Cariri GA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-five newborn infants with hyperexcitability lasting more than 72 hours were studied in the neonatal period. The association with metabolic disturbances, mainly hypocalcemia, was observed in 53% of cases. Neonatal asphyxia was observed in 21 cases (46%), although all infants had 5 minutes Apgar scores above 6. On...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Gherpelli JL,Casagrande MS,Kfuri JM,Costa HP

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to define normative data of phrenic nerve conduction parameters of a healthy population. METHODS:Phrenic nerve conduction studies were performed in 27 healthy volunteers. RESULTS:The normative limits for expiratory phrenic nerve compound muscle action potential were: amplitu...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Maranhão AA,Carvalho SRDS,Caetano MR,Alamy AH,Peixoto EM,Filgueiras PDEP

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the HLA of class 1and 2 in a multiple sclerosis (MS) population to verify the susceptibility for the disease in the Southern Brazil. METHODS:We analyzed patients with MS and controls, by direct sequencing of the genes related to HLA DRB1, DQB1, DPB1, A, B and C alleles with high resolution technique...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Werneck LC,Lorenzoni PJ,Arndt RC,Kay CS,Scola RH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Report of a girl with the epileptic, hydrocephalic and encephalitic form of neurocysticercosis, diagnosed by cerebrospinal fluid and computed tomography exams, during her second year of life and an evolution with multiple types of seizures, prolonged periods of intracranial hypertension due to obstruction in the ventr...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Agapejev S,Padula NA,Morales NM,Lima MM

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 444 EEGs of 62 women with medically refractory epilepsy, followed up for at least 5 years and that had 5 or more EEGs. According to our definitions we found 18 patients (29%) with frequent seizures, 16 (25.8%) with very frequent seizures, 16 (25.8%) with controlled seizures and 12 (19.3%) with occasional s...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Azoubel AC,Silveira DC,Guerreiro CA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paroxysmal choreoathetosis (PC) is a rare entity, and professionals who study movement disorders do not find it easily. Paroxysmal occurrence of dystonic, choreic, athetosic movements is the typical feature of this syndrome. The onset is always subtle and the attacks can last from few seconds to hours. Sporadic cases ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Carrilho PE,Barbosa ER,Haddad MS,Comerlatti LR,Limongi JC,Scaff M

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of partial Klüver-Bucy syndrome developed after probable herpes simplex meningoencephalitis are reported. Clinical, pathological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of herpes simplex encephalitis and Klüver-Bucy syndrome are discussed. ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Montanha EV,Coral LC

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cachexia, ageing and disuse and their effects on the human and animals neuromuscular system are reviewed. Disuse induces reduction of muscle fibers (mainly II) diameter with peripheral myofibrils lost; there is no core-targetoid or even reduction on myophosphorilase activity, both typical of denervation; the acetylcho...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Kouyoumdjian JA

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Art and Medicine often mingle in the most unexpected ways. One can often find in pictorial art the representation of many medical conditions. The same can happen with sculptures; however, the finding of an urban sculpture in a public space with features of parkinsonism is unique. We reported how "The Shaking Man", an ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Germiniani FM,Staziaki PV,Furtado VF,Teive HA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 10-year-old patient with a benign congenital myopathy, suddenly aggravated because of an accentuated deficit in respiratory muscles is reported. The institution of assisted respiration at night allowed the patient to return to her daily activities. Examination of muscular biopsy with ultra-microscope permi...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Levy JA,Tsanaclis AM,Saraiva PA,Mion CC,Salum PN

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of the endoscopic transsphenoidal technique for growth hormone (GH)-secreting adenomas. Methods:A retrospective analysis based on medical records of 23 acromegalic patients submitted to endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. Biochemical control was defined as ba...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Leopoldo CMDS,Leopoldo FMDS,Santos ARLD,Veiga JCE,Lima JV Junior,Scalissi NM,Lazarini PR,Dolci RLL

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a seven year time period (July 1984 to June 1991) were studied CSF samples of 36,216 new patients, 470 of them infected by HIV. Number of AIDS patients represents 1.30% of total cases examined in the laboratory during this time period. Normal CSF was observed in only 16 cases (3.4%). Associated pathologies occurred...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Livramento JA,Machado LR,Gomes HR,Vianna LS,Spina-França A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the association between headache and alcohol consumption among medical students. 480 medical students were submitted to a questionnaire about headaches and drinking alcohol. Headache was assessed by ID-Migraine and functional disability was evaluated with MIDAS. The evaluation ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Domingues RB,Domingues SA

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) with immunomodulatory drugs, and more recently, with immunosuppressive drugs, have modified the natural history of the disease in the last years. The conclusions and recommendations elaborated by several authors based upon multicenter studies make us review and up...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Academia Brasileira de Neurologia. Departamento Científico de Neuroimunologia.

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are lysosomal storage diseases in which a specific enzyme defect causes glycosaminoglycans storage in tissues. The authors present a necropsy case of a 10 years old boy with clinical and laboratorial diagnosis of MPS. The necropsy revealed thickening of meninges, cardiac valves and hepa...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Torres LF,De Noronha L,Jacob GV,Antoniuk S

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocysticercosis (NC) is an endemic condition in several areas of Brazil. It is most likely the major responsible for the high prevalence of epilepsy in our country, estimated in 1-2% of general population. We performed a study to evaluate NC as aetiology of epilepsy in the west of Santa Catarina. This state belong ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Trevisol-Bittencourt PC,da Silva NC,Figueredo R

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The temporal branch of the facial nerve is particularly vulnerable to traumatic injuries during surgical procedures. It may also be affected in clinical conditions. Electrodiagnostic studies may add additional information about the type and severity of injuries, thus allowing prognostic inferences. The objec...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Silva PF,Lima MC,Figueiroa JN,Lins OG

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Motor function, cognition, functional independence and quality of life have been described in myelomeningocele patients, but no study has investigated their relationships. We aimed to investigate the relationships between motor function, cognition, functional independence, quality of life, age, and lesion level in mye...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Luz CL,Moura MCDS,Becker KK,Teixeira RAA,Voos MC,Hasue RH

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spinal trauma related to civilian gunshot missile still remains a serious neurological event that carries a dismal prognosis almost in all cases. Its surgical indication also is a matter of discussion. Our goal is to identify the aspects that could influence the prognosis after surgery to this kind of lesions. We ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Flores LP,Nascimento Filho Jde S,Pereira Neto A,Suzuki K

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by reduced nigrostriatal and cortical dopaminergic influence, with changes in movement and, subsequently, behavioral and cognitive disturbances. We studied cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease by assessing a group of 30 idiopathic Parkinson's disease patients...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Piovezan MR,Teive HA,Piovesan EJ,Mader MJ,Werneck LC

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Event-related potentials (ERP) constitute an heterogeneous group of brain electrical signals time-locked to sensory stimulation, motor responses, and associative processes, recorded using computer averaging. Several kinds of brain electric activity are encompassed by the generic term "event related potentials": sensor...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Lolas F

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To observe whether microsurgical removal of medullary lipomas and untethering of the medulla is a safe and efficient procedure. METHOD:A retrospective study was carried out on 38 patients with medullary lipomas associated with spinal dysraphism who underwent operations between January 1986 and January 2008, ...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Lynch JC,Corrêa J,Pereira C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a population of 2307 children, 69 (2.99%) showed in the EEG high-voltage evoked potentials (evoked spikes) elicited by tapping on the feet or hands. Febrile convulsions were mentioned in 226 cases, and 13 of them showed the evoked spikes in the EEG and were otherwise neurologically and psychologically normal. Assoc...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Fonseca LC,Tedrus GM

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the distribution of triggers of migraine in a selected population, 100 patients who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for migraine without aura as proposed by the International Headache Society were evaluated by means of a personal interview. Stress was the most cited trigger, triggering migraine in 76%. Afte...

journal_title：Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria

authors： Ierusalimschy R,Moreira Filho PF

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00