Injury of Corticospinal tract and Corticoreticular pathway caused by high-voltage electrical shock: a case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-cortical vascular ischaemia is the second most common etiology contributing to cognitive impairment in older adults, and is frequently under-diagnosed and under-treated. Although evidence is mounting that exercise has benefits for cognitive function among seniors, very few randomized controlled trials of...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Liu-Ambrose T,Eng JJ,Boyd LA,Jacova C,Davis JC,Bryan S,Lee P,Brasher P,Hsiung GY

更新日期：2010-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary microcephaly is defined as reduced occipital-frontal circumference noticeable before 36 weeks of gestation. Large amount of insults might lead to microcephaly including infections, hypoxia and genetic mutations. More than 16 genes are described in autosomal recessive primary microcephaly. However, th...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Picher-Martel V,Labrie Y,Rivest S,Lace B,Chrestian N

更新日期：2020-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodic alternating ping-pong gaze (PPG) is a rare disease with few reports. To our knowledge, there was no report on anti GQ1b antibody syndrome accompanied by PPG. This paper reported a case of anti GQ1b antibody syndrome with Bickerstaff's Encephalitis (BBE) overlapping classic Guillain-Barre Syndrome (G...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Han J,Xie Y,Yan H,Cao Y,HongmeiWang,Cao D

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurocysticercosis (NC) is one of the most frequent parasitic diseases of the central nervous system. Cysticidal drugs, albendazole and praziquantel, are generally effective when parasites localize in the parenchyma. In contrast, parasites lodged in the subarachnoid basal cisterns are less responsive to trea...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Cárdenas G,Carrillo-Mezo R,Jung H,Sciutto E,Hernandez JL,Fleury A

更新日期：2010-03-04 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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is the most frequent form of atypical Parkinsonism. Although there is preliminary evidence for the benefits of gait rehabilitation, balance training and oculomotor exercises in PSP, the quality of reporting of exercise therapies appears mixed. The current investigation ai...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Slade SC,Underwood M,McGinley JL,Morris ME

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) presents as chronic, continuous pain and sensory, autonomic, and motor abnormalities affecting one or more extremities. People with CRPS can also show changes in their perception of and attention to the affected body part and sensory information in the affected side of s...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Halicka M,Vittersø AD,Proulx MJ,Bultitude JH

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Glioma is the most fatal primary brain glioma in central nervous system mainly attributed to its high invasion. Prucalopride, a Serotonin-4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist, has been reported to regulate neurodevelopment. This study aimed to investigate the influence of the Prucalopride on glioma cells and unveil u...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Qiao H,Wang YB,Gao YM,Bi LL

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Silent brain infarcts are detected by neuroimaging in up to 20% of asymptomatic patients based on population studies. They are five times more frequent than stroke in general population, and increase significantly both with advancing age and hypertension. Moreover, they are independently associated with the ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Riba-Llena I,Jarca CI,Mundet X,Tovar JL,Orfila F,López-Rueda A,Nafría C,Fernández JL,Castañé X,Domingo M,Alvarez-Sabín J,Fernández-Cortiñas I,Maisterra O,Montaner J,Delgado P

更新日期：2013-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internal jugular vein stenosis (IJVS), characterized by a series of clinical manifestations, such as head and neck symptoms, visual and ear symptoms, as well as sleep disorder, has been receiving attention in recent years. However, its' etiologies are not fully understood. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Li M,Sun Y,Chan CC,Fan C,Ji X,Meng R

更新日期：2019-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Association of leukoencephalopathy and atypical mycobacteriosis has been rarely reported. We present a case that is relevant for its unusual presentation and because it may shed further light on the pathogenic mechanisms underlying reversible encephalopathies. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a Hispanic 64...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Oliveira MC,Sato DK,Soares-Neto HR,Lucato LT,Callegaro D,Nitrini R,Medeiros RS,Misu T,Fujihara K,Castro LH

更新日期：2015-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Susac syndrome (SuS) is a rare condition characterized by a clinical triad of sensorineural hearing loss, branch artery occlusion and encephalopathy. This study reports an increased incidence of SuS in Israel. We describe the clinical characteristics of these patients, diagnostic procedures and the use and s...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Wilf-Yarkoni A,Elkayam O,Aizenstein O,Oron Y,Furer V,Zur D,Goldstein M,Barequet D,Hallevi H,Karni A,Habot-Wilner Z,Regev K

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of comorbidity on multiple sclerosis (MS) is a new area of interest. Limited data on the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is currently available. The aim of this study was to estimate the presence of comorbid conditions and MetS in a sample of adult patients with MS. METHODS:A retrospect...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Sicras-Mainar A,Ruíz-Beato E,Navarro-Artieda R,Maurino J

更新日期：2017-07-17 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: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:Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a relatively rare cerebrovascular condition which accounts for 0.5% of all strokes. Risk of CVST has been documented in patients with numerous conditions including central nervous system infections, however, Japanese encephalitis (JE, epidemic encephalitis type B) w...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Jia M,Xiong N,Huang J,Wang Y,Zhang X,Zhang Z,Cao X,Lin Z,Wang T

更新日期：2012-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are frequently prescribed to persons with HIV/AIDS receiving combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) although the extent of AED use and their interactions with cART are uncertain. Herein, AED usage, associated toxicities and immune consequences were investigated. METHODS:HIV re...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Lee K,Vivithanaporn P,Siemieniuk RA,Krentz HB,Maingat F,Gill MJ,Power C

更新日期：2010-06-17 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:Reversible splenial lesion syndrome (RESLES) is a disorder radiologically characterized by reversible lesion in the splenium of the corpus callosum (SCC). Most of patients with RESLES associated with encephalitis/encephalopathy were identified in Japanese population, but almost no Chinese patients were diagn...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Zhu Y,Zheng J,Zhang L,Zeng Z,Zhu M,Li X,Lou X,Wan H,Hong D

更新日期：2016-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracranial hemorrhage is a rare but potentially severe complication of spinal surgery. Most reported post-operative ICH cases consist of cerebellar hemorrhage. There are fewer reported cases of supratentorial ICH following spinal surgery. CASE PRESENTATION:A 56-year-old woman underwent spinal surgery comp...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Berry B,Ghannam M,Bell C,Ghazaleh S,Boss S,Streib C,Ezzeddine M

更新日期：2018-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Road traffic accidents are known to be the main cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is also a leading cause of death and disability. This study, by means of the idiographic approach (single-case experimental designs using multiple-baseline designs), has examined whether methylphenidate (MPH - trade na...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Al-Adawi S,Al-Naamani A,Jaju S,Al-Farsi YM,Dorvlo ASS,Al-Maashani A,Al-Adawi SSH,Moustafa AA,Al-Sibani N,Essa MM,Burke DT,Qoronfleh MW

更新日期：2020-03-19 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:Carotid angioplasty with stenting is a relatively new, increasingly used, less-invasive treatment for the treatment of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis. It is being evaluated in ongoing and nearly finished randomized trials. An important factor in the evaluation of stents is the occurrence of in-stent res...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Nederkoorn PJ,Brown MM

更新日期：2009-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Detecting malingering or exaggeration of impairments in brain function after traumatic brain injury is of increasing importance in neuropsychological assessment. Lawyers involved in brain injury litigation cases routinely coach their clients how to approach neuropsychological testing to their advantage. Thus...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Rüsseler J,Brett A,Klaue U,Sailer M,Münte TF

更新日期：2008-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disorder that affects the motoneurons of the spinal anterior horn, resulting in hypotonia and muscle weakness. The disease is caused by deletion or mutation in the telomeric copy of SMN gene (SMN1) and clinical severity is in part determined by the copy...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Darbar IA,Plaggert PG,Resende MB,Zanoteli E,Reed UC

更新日期：2011-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) is one of several phenotypes of the adrenoleukodystrophy spectrum caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene on the X chromosome. An inflammatory component is part of the disease complex ranging from severe childhood CNS demyelination to spinal cord and peripheral nerve degeneration. ...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Jønch AE,Danielsen ER,Thomsen C,Meden P,Svenstrup K,Nielsen JE

更新日期：2012-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our objective was to find which additional factors can influence the favorable result in stroke patients after receiving fibrinolytic and/or endovascular treatment, quantified as a more than 30% improvement of the NIHSS score at 7 days. METHODS:This is a retrospective study to find factors that could influe...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Tudor R,Iovanescu G,Reisz D,Cornea A,Potre-Oncu C,Tutelca A,Simu M

更新日期：2020-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to examine the hospital readmissions in a 10 year follow-up of a stroke cohort previously studied for acute and subacute complications and to focus on their frequency, their causes and their timing. METHODS:The hospital records of 243 patients, 50% of a cohort of 489 patients acute...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Rohweder G,Salvesen Ø,Ellekjær H,Indredavik B

更新日期：2017-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The X-linked form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 (CMTX1) is an inherited peripheral neuropathy that arises in patients with mutations in the gap-junction beta-1 gene (GJB1). CASE PRESENTATION:Three young male patients from Southern China with pes cavus experienced multiple episodes of transient centr...

journal_title：BMC neurology

authors： Liang Y,Liu J,Cheng D,Wu Y,Mo L,Huang W

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00