Decompressive craniectomy for herpes simplex encephalitis complicated by frank intracerebral hemorrhage: a case report and review of the literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Stroke burden is increasing in many populations where health institutions may experience more patients. We wanted to examine whether incidence rates and absolute number of hospitalized stroke patients remained stable in Denmark during a 13 years period where exposure to major stroke risk factors decrease...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Demant MN,Andersson C,Ahlehoff O,Charlot M,Olesen JB,Gjesing A,Hansen PR,Gislason GH,Truelsen T,Torp-Pedersen C

更新日期：2013-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tinnitus is a result of hyper-activity/hyper-synchrony of auditory neurons coding the tinnitus frequency, which has developed to synchronous mass activity owing the lack of inhibition. We assume that removal of exactly these frequency components from an auditory stimulus will cause the brain to reorganize ar...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Pantev C,Rudack C,Stein A,Wunderlich R,Engell A,Lau P,Wollbrink A,Shaykevich A

更新日期：2014-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-translational modifications (PTMs) generate a tremendous protein diversity from the ~ 20,000 protein-coding genes of the human genome. In chronic pain conditions, exposure to pathological processes in the central nervous system could lead to disease-specific PTMs detectable in the cerebrospinal fluid (C...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Bäckryd E,Edström S,Gerdle B,Ghafouri B

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of sleep problems in a community-based sample of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) in Norway, and their associated factors. METHODS:176 consecutive PD outpatients (41% females) were included in a study of non-motor symptoms, including sleep proble...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Svensson E,Beiske AG,Loge JH,Beiske KK,Sivertsen B

更新日期：2012-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major difficulty in postoperative care in patients after craniotomy is to distinguish the intracranial deficits from the residual effect of general anesthesia. In present study, we used cerebral state index (CSI) monitoring in patients after craniotomy with delayed recovery, and evaluated the prediction ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Xu M,Lei YN,Zhou JX

更新日期：2011-01-27 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:Overweight is reported as a side effect of SDR. The aims were to study the development of weight, height and body mass index (BMI) during five years after SDR. METHODS:This prospective, longitudinal and practice-based study included all 56 children with CP spastic diplegia undergoing SDR from the start in M...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Westbom L,Lundkvist Josenby A,Wagner P,Nordmark E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The WHOQOL-BREF is a frequently used instrument for the assessment of health-related quality of life. Unlike other generic instruments used for the assessment of this construct, little is known about its properties in individuals with headache disorders. The present study examines the reliability and factori...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Brzoska P

更新日期：2020-07-03 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:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers Aβ1-42, t-tau and p-tau have a characteristic pattern in Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Their roles in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) remains unclear. METHODS:Adults with chronic treated HIV disease were recruited (n = 43, aged 56.7 ± 7.9; 32% aged 60+; median ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Cysique LA,Hewitt T,Croitoru-Lamoury J,Taddei K,Martins RN,Chew CS,Davies NN,Price P,Brew BJ

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been found to be associated in child and adolescent cohorts; however, the association has not been assessed in adults or otherwise healthy population. Assessing the comorbidity between ADHD and migraine may clarify the etiopathology of bot...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Hansen TF,Hoeffding LK,Kogelman L,Haspang TM,Ullum H,Sørensen E,Erikstrup C,Pedersen OB,Nielsen KR,Hjalgrim H,Paarup HM,Werge T,Burgdorf K

更新日期：2018-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective control of (upright) body posture requires a proper representation of body orientation. Stroke patients with pusher syndrome were shown to suffer from severely disturbed perception of own body orientation. They experience their body as oriented 'upright' when actually tilted by nearly 20 degrees to...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Johannsen L,Broetz D,Karnath HO

更新日期：2006-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The stability of hypoperfused brain tissue in stroke patients with major artery occlusions is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the persistence of a diffusion/perfusion mismatch in patients with ICA or proximal MCA occlusions. METHODS:Fourteen patients with ICA and/or proximal MCA occlusio...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： González RG,Hakimelahi R,Schaefer PW,Roccatagliata L,Sorensen AG,Singhal AB

更新日期：2010-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nosocomial infection (NI) control is an important issue in neurocritical care due to secondary brain damage and the increased morbidity and mortality of primary acute neurocritical care patients. The primary aim of this study was to determine incidence of nosocomial infections and multidrug-resistant bacteri...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Spatenkova V,Bradac O,Fackova D,Bohunova Z,Suchomel P

更新日期：2018-03-07 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:To investigate the prognostic value of hyponatremia, defined as serum sodium level < 135 mEq/L, in radiation-induced brain necrosis (RN) patients. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of the RN patients (The patients included in our study had a history of primary cancers including nasopharyngeal ca...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Liao H,Zhu Z,Rong X,Wang H,Peng Y

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Observational Skills Assessment Score (OSAS) measures amount and quality of use of the affected hand in children with unilateral Cerebral Palsy (CP) in bimanual activities and could therefore be a valuable addition to existing assessment tools. The OSAS consists of tasks that are age appropriate and requ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Speth L,Janssen-Potten Y,Leffers P,Rameckers E,Defesche A,Geers R,Smeets R,Vles H

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic headache (headache ≥ 15 days/month for at least 3 months) affects 2-5% of the general population. Medication overuse contributes to the problem. Medication-overuse headache (MOH) can be identified by using the Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS). A "brief intervention" scheme (BI) has previously been ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Kristoffersen ES,Straand J,Benth JS,Russell MB,Lundqvist C

更新日期：2012-08-10 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:Past studies found that cerebral developmental venous anomaly (DVA) is often concurrent with cavernous malformation (CM). But the reason of the concurrency remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to confirm whether angioarchitectural factors relate to the concurrence and which angioarchitectural facto...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Yu T,Liu X,Lin X,Bai C,Zhao J,Zhang J,Zhang L,Wu Z,Wang S,Zhao Y,Meng G

更新日期：2016-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of patients suffering post-stroke seizure after ischemic stroke (PSSi) is quite considerable, especially because ischemic stroke is more prevalent than hemorrhage in the general population. This study aimed to determine the predicting factors for seizure recurrence in ischemic stroke survivors and...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Kim HJ,Park KD,Choi KG,Lee HW

更新日期：2016-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence indicates that the continuation of therapy among community-dwelling stroke survivors improves physical function. Community rehabilitation programmes often face limitations in terms of resources. It is imperative to include new motivational interventions to encourage some level of non-clinician manag...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Singh DK,Mohd Nordin NA,Abd Aziz NA,Lim BK,Soh LC

更新日期：2013-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is rarely caused by vertebral artery dissection (VAD), which is an important cause of posterior circulation stroke in young and middle-aged patients. We report the case of a middle-aged patient without obvious risk factors for atherosclerosis who had SCI from right VAD. CASE PRE...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Meng YY,Dou L,Wang CM,Kong DZ,Wei Y,Wu LS,Yang Y,Zhou HW

更新日期：2019-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The two human cerebral hemispheres are continuously interacting, through excitatory and inhibitory influences and one critical structure subserving this interhemispheric balance is the corpus callosum. Interhemispheric neurophysiological abnormalities and intrahemispheric behavioral impairments have been rep...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Fecteau S,Lassonde M,Théoret H

更新日期：2006-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Balanced Steady State Free Precession (b-SSFP) sequences and the newly developed Fast-Spin-Echo (FSE)-sequences enable an optimized visualization of neurovascular compression (NVC) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Arterial conflicts are mostly associated with a favorable outcome of microvascular d...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Müller S,Khadhraoui E,Khanafer A,Psychogios M,Rohde V,Tanrikulu L

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:B-mode and Color Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) are the methods of choice for screening and determining the degree of Carotid artery stenosis. The evaluation of stenosis with calcification may be hampered by a common CDUS artifact known as acoustic shadow (AS). Our objective was to assess the change in relia...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Seyman EE,Bornstein N,Auriel E,Cohen O,Nissel T,Hallevi H

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epigenetics underlying refractory epilepsy is poorly understood. DNA methylation may affect gene expression in epilepsy patients without affecting DNA sequences. Herein, we investigated the association between Carbamazepine-resistant (CBZ-resistant) epilepsy and EPHX1 methylation in a northern Han Chinese po...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Lv Y,Zheng X,Shi M,Wang Z,Cui L

更新日期：2019-06-04 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:Parkinson's disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disease, is diagnostically defined by motor impairments, but also includes often under-recognized impairments in cognition, mood, sleep, and the autonomic nervous system. These problems can severely affect individuals' quality of life. In our prio...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Connor K,Cheng E,Siebens HC,Lee ML,Mittman BS,Ganz DA,Vickrey B

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00