Combining HLA-DRB1-DQB1 and Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratubercolosis (MAP) antibodies in Sardinian multiple sclerosis patients: associated or independent risk factors?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Room tilt illusion (RTI) is a rare symptom of higher vestibular dysfunction, consisting of a transient vertical rotation of the visual scene in the sagittal or coronal plane, most often 90o or 180o, without any alteration in shape, size and color of objects. CASE PRESENTATION:A 63-year-old woman with a hist...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Arntzen K,Alstadhaug KB

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients frequently fail to receive adequate pain relief from, or are intolerant of, first-line therapies prescribed for neuropathic pain (NeP). This refractory chronic pain causes psychological distress and impacts patient quality of life. Published literature for treatment in refractory patients is sparse ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Plested M,Budhia S,Gabriel Z

更新日期：2010-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinical relevance of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy controls using extra- and intracranial colour Doppler sonography. METHODS:We examined 146 MS patients, presenting with a clinically isol...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Lanzillo R,Mancini M,Liuzzi R,Di Donato O,Salvatore E,Maglio V,Vacca G,Amato L,D'Anna G,Brunetti A,Brescia Morra V

更新日期：2013-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is need for a cognitive test battery that can be easily used in clinical practice to detect or monitor cognitive performance in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In order to conduct, in this patient group, a preliminary investigation of the validity and utility of a brief computerized battery, the...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Edgar C,Jongen PJ,Sanders E,Sindic C,Goffette S,Dupuis M,Jacquerye P,Guillaume D,Reznik R,Wesnes K

更新日期：2011-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the precise etiology of multiple sclerosis is largely unknown, there is some speculation that a prior history of surgery may be associated with the subsequent risk for developing the disease. Therefore, we aimed to examine surgery as a risk factor for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. METHODS:We...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Lunny C,Knopp-Sihota JA,Fraser SN

更新日期：2013-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare and sporadic congenital neurocutaneous disorder, that is characterized by facial venous capillary malformation (port-wine birthmark), leptomeningeal venous malformation (angiomatosis), glaucoma, and neurologic problems. SWS can comorbid with other disorders in some patie...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Deng L,Wang D,Ruan N,Fu P

更新日期：2019-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious basilar artery (BA) aneurysm has been occasionally reported to be generated from meningitis following transcranial operation. However, infectious BA aneurysm formed by intracranial infection after endoscopic endonasal operation has never been reported. CASE PRESENTATION:A 53-year-old man who was ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Wang X,Chen G,Li M,Liang J,Guo H,Song G,Bao Y

更新日期：2020-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a disabling neurological condition. Vascular tortuosity in HFS patients has not been quantified objectively and its relationship with hypertension and posterior fossa volume (PF) is unknown. In a case control magnetic resonance imaging and angiographic (MRI/A) study, we quantified a...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Edmond EC,Sim SX,Li HH,Tan EK,Chan LL

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of vestibular rehabilitation principles in the management of gaze and postural stability impairments in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) has shown promise in pilot work completed in our lab and in a recently published randomized clinical trial (RCT). However, further work is needed to fully quan...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Loyd BJ,Fangman A,Peterson DS,Gappmaier E,Schubert MC,Thackery A,Dibble L

更新日期：2019-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic low back pain (CLBP) has been shown to be associated with various pathophysiological changes at several level of the sensorimotor system, pointing to a general hypersensitivity in CLBP patients. The aim of the present study was to investigate signs of generalized mechanical pain hypersensitivity in C...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Puta C,Schulz B,Schoeler S,Magerl W,Gabriel B,Gabriel HH,Miltner WH,Weiss T

更新日期：2012-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with acute stroke are particularly vulnerable to delirium episodes. Although delirium detection is important, no evidence-based recommendations have been established to date on how these patients should be routinely screened for delirium or which tool should be used for this purpose in this populati...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Mansutti I,Saiani L,Palese A

更新日期：2019-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seizures are one of the most important neurologic complications of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV)-negative cryptococcal meningitis. A better understanding of the risk associated factors can help predict those who will require treatment. METHODS:This 22-year retrospective study enrolled 180 patients. Pr...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Hung CW,Chang WN,Kung CT,Tsai NW,Wang HC,Lin WC,Huang CR,Huang CC,Tsai WC,Chang HW,Su YJ,Lin YJ,Cheng BC,Chang YT,Su CM,Lu CH

更新日期：2014-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute ischemic stroke attack with and without a recent TIA may differ in clinical risk factors, and this may affect treatment outcomes following thrombolytic therapy. We examined whether the odds of exclusion or inclusion for thrombolytic therapy are greater in ischemic stroke with TIA less than 24 h precedi...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Poupore N,Strat D,Mackey T,Snell A,Nathaniel T

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire is widely used to determine the degree of migraine-related disability of subjects. So far, and to the best of our knowledge, no Spanish version of this tool has been validated. The questionnaire comprises seven items, with the first five constituting t...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Rodríguez-Almagro D,Achalandabaso A,Rus A,Obrero-Gaitán E,Zagalaz-Anula N,Lomas-Vega R

更新日期：2020-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex encephalitis is the most common type of sporadic encephalitis worldwide. Frank intracerebral hemorrhage complicating the disease course in herpes simplex encephalitis patients is rare, especially cases where surgical decompression is necessary. Here, we report a previously healthy female with ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Byun YH,Ha EJ,Ko SB,Kim KH

更新日期：2018-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the increasing emphasis on the community management of spinal cord injury (SCI), strategies that could be developed and implemented in order to empower and engage individuals with SCI in promoting their health and minimizing the risk of health conditions are required. A self-management program could be...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Munce SE,Fehlings MG,Straus SE,Nugaeva N,Jang E,Webster F,Jaglal SB

更新日期：2014-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, relapses are associated with increased disability and decreased quality of life. Relapses are commonly treated with corticosteroids or left untreated. We aimed to better understand patient perceptions of the adequacy of corticosteroids in resolving ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Nickerson M,Marrie RA

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:An international expert consensus committee recently recommended a brief battery of tests for cognitive evaluation in multiple sclerosis. The Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS (BICAMS) battery includes tests of mental processing speed and memory. Recognizing that resources for validation will vary intern...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Benedict RH,Amato MP,Boringa J,Brochet B,Foley F,Fredrikson S,Hamalainen P,Hartung H,Krupp L,Penner I,Reder AT,Langdon D

更新日期：2012-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cognitive consequences of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning are well described. However, most studies have been carried out without an ad-hoc group of control subjects. The main aim of this study was to evaluate cognitive and psychiatric outcome after CO exposure during the storm Klaus in the South West of ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Pages B,Planton M,Buys S,Lemesle B,Birmes P,Barbeau EJ,Maziero S,Cordier L,Cabot C,Puel M,Genestal M,Chollet F,Pariente J

更新日期：2014-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventral intermediate thalamic nucleus (VIM) deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for tremor, but there is limited data on long-term efficacy and mortality after VIM-DBS. Here we report the analysis of patient satisfaction and mortality in all patients treated in our center 1996-2010 with VI...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Børretzen MN,Bjerknes S,Sæhle T,Skjelland M,Skogseid IM,Toft M,Dietrichs E

更新日期：2014-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe the clinical phenotype of paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, an autosomal dominant condition in four members in one family with the mutation NM_002977.3:c.3892G > T (p.Val1298Phe) in the SCN9A gene. Clinical examinations and details from members of one Polish family were collected, including age a...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Stępień A,Sałacińska D,Staszewski J,Durka-Kęsy M,Dobrogowski J

更新日期：2020-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used to activate skeletal muscles and reverse muscle atrophy in clinical populations. Clinical recommendations for NMES suggest the use of short pulse widths (100-200 μs) and low-to-moderate pulse frequencies (30-50 Hz). However, this type of NMES cause...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Bochkezanian V,Newton RU,Trajano GS,Vieira A,Pulverenti TS,Blazevich AJ

更新日期：2017-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the relationship between the flow signal intensity of branch arteries distal to the stenosis on 3-dimensional (3D) time-of-flight (TOF) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and the risk of stroke recurrence in patients with severe middle cerebral artery (MCA) trunk stenosis. METHODS:We prospecti...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Chen H,Li Z,Hong H,Xing S,Liu G,Zhang A,Tan S,Zhang J,Zeng J

更新日期：2015-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior spinal cord herniation (aSCH) is a rare cause of myelopathy which may present as pure motor syndrome and mimic other degenerative diseases of the spinal cord. In slowly progressive cases, diagnosis may be impeded by equivocal imaging results and mistaken for evolving upper motor neuron disease. As e...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Regensburger M,Schlachetzki JCM,Klekamp J,Doerfler A,Winkler J

更新日期：2020-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several environmental exposures, including infection with Epstein-Barr virus, low levels of vitamin D and smoking are established risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS). Also, high hygienic standard and infection with parasites have been proposed to influence MS risk. The aim of this study was to investiga...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Gustavsen MW,Page CM,Moen SM,Bjølgerud A,Berg-Hansen P,Nygaard GO,Sandvik L,Lie BA,Celius EG,Harbo HF

更新日期：2014-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the efficacy of rotigotine transdermal patch on apathy and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). METHODS:Patients with PD-associated apathy (Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale [UPDRS] I item 4 [motivation] ≥2 and pat...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Hauser RA,Slawek J,Barone P,Dohin E,Surmann E,Asgharnejad M,Bauer L

更新日期：2016-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A description of the complexity of the process of self-management and the way stroke survivors give meaning to their process of self-management post-stroke is lacking. This study explores how stroke survivors managed their lives, gave meaning to their self-management post-stroke and how this evolved over tim...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Satink T,Josephsson S,Zajec J,Cup EH,de Swart BJ,Nijhuis-van der Sanden MW

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an important complication of ischemic stroke, although the incidence of DVT is regarded as being lower in Asian than in non-Asian patients. Here, we investigated the incidence and factors associated with DVT in Asian patients with ischemic stroke. METHODS:Acute ischemic stroke ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Ha SH,Kim YJ,Heo SH,Chang DI,Kim BJ

更新日期：2020-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine the risk of thromboembolic events in patients with junctional bradycardia(JB). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed electrocardiograms(ECGs) for 380,682 patients. Those with JB on an ECG at least twice over a ≥3-month interval were included for analysis. We additionally included...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Kim GS,Uhm JS,Kim TH,Lee H,Park J,Park JK,Joung B,Pak HN,Lee MH

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a dominantly-inherited progressive muscular dystrophy caused by de-repression of the DUX4 gene, which causes disease by a toxic-gain-of-function. As molecularly targeted drugs move from preclinical testing into human trials, it is essential that we validate cl...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： LoRusso S,Johnson NE,McDermott MP,Eichinger K,Butterfield RJ,Carraro E,Higgs K,Lewis L,Mul K,Sacconi S,Sansone VA,Shieh P,van Engelen B,Wagner K,Wang L,Statland JM,Tawil R,ReSolve Investigators and the FSHD CTRN18.

更新日期：2019-09-10 00:00:00