abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multiple lines of evidence suggest that general anesthesia helps the recovery from sleep deprivation. However, little is known about the underlying neurochemical mechanisms. In the current study, we investigated the effect of anesthetic propofol on the release of glutamate (Glu) and γ-amino butyric acid (GABA...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Xie F,Li X,Bao M,Shi R,Yue Y,Guan Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Equestrian sports can result in a variety of injuries to the nervous system due to many factors. We describe our series of 80 patients with injuries sustained during participation in equestrian sports. METHODS AND RESULTS:All patients seen at the regional trauma center with injuries associated with equestri...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Srinivasan V,Pierre C,Plog B,Srinivasan K,Petraglia AL,Huang JH

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) of the posterior circulation (PC) rupture more frequently and their morbidity and mortality rates are higher compared to anterior circulation. Morphological parameters such as size ratio (SR), inflow angle and parent artery geometry are believed to contribute significantly in det...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Tykocki T,Nauman P,Dow Enko A

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical management of sphenoorbital meningiomas ranges among the most complex of intracranial tumors. We report on our experience of surgical technique, outcome, and tumor recurrence in sphenoorbital meningiomas. METHODS:Between 2003 and 2013, surgical resections for sphenoorbital meningioma were performed ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Forster MT,Daneshvar K,Senft C,Seifert V,Marquardt G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channels (mitoKATP) play a significant role in protecting cerebral function from ischemia-reperfusion injury, which is related with a decrease in the mitochondrial matrix calcium. However, the effect of mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU) on diazoxide-induced ce...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Zhang L,Wang S,Dong H,Li Y,Wang P,Li S,Guo Y,Yao R

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Surgical management of tumors in the sacropelvic region is a challenging field of spine surgery because of the region's complex local anatomy and biomechanics. Recent developments in anesthesia and intensive care have allowed us to perform extended surgeries focused on the en bloc resection of sacropelvic tu...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Varga PP,Szoverfi Z,Lazary A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment modalities for metastatic spine disease have significantly expanded over the last two decades. This expansion occurred in many different fields. Improvement in surgical techniques and instrumentation now allow the oncologic spine surgeons to effectively circumferentially decompress the neural elements withou...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Dea N,Fisher CG

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent studies have suggested that rehabilitation therapy can accelerate functional recovery after a stroke. Although often overlooked, the cortical hemisphere contralateral to an infarction plays an important role. This study investigates alterations in metabolism of both the damaged ('ipsilateral') as well...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Jiang XF,Zhang T,Sy C,Nie BB,Hu XY,Ding Y

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With recent advancement in medical imaging, techniques, and endovascular tools more patients are diagnosed with unruptured intracranial aneurysms. The main aim of offering aneurysm treatment is to ameliorate the risk of future aneurysm bleeding, while not posing additional risks on the patient from the treatment itsel...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Alaraj A,Ti J,Dashti R,Aletich V

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Misery perfusion increases the risk of stroke recurrence in patients with symptomatic major cerebral artery occlusion. The ratio of brain perfusion contralateral-to-affected asymmetry in the cerebellar hemisphere to brain perfusion affected-to-contralateral asymmetry in the cerebral hemisphere ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Nomura J,Ogasawara K,Saito H,Terasaki K,Matsumoto Y,Takahashi Y,Ogasawara Y,Saura H,Yoshida K,Sato Y,Kubo Y,Ogawa A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hourly neurologic assessments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the critical care setting are common practice but prolonged use may actually be harming patients through sleep deprivation. We reviewed practice patterns at our institution in order to gain insight into the role of frequent neurological assess...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Stone JJ,Childs S,Smith LE,Battin M,Papadakos PJ,Huang JH

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transient ischemic attack (TIA) with carotid artery disease (CAD) can increase the risk of cognitive decline. However, the neural mechanisms of the disorder remain unclear. The aim of this study was, using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), to detect microstructural changes in patients with symptomatic CAD pres...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Guo J,Wang S,Li R,Chen N,Zhou M,Chen H,Gong Q,He L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In about 10% of glioblastoma patients, preoperative MRI discloses the presence of tumor cysts. Whereas the impact of cystic appearance on prognosis has been discussed extensively, only little is known about the tumor cyst fluid. In this study, we tested the feasibility of the surface enhanced laser desorptio...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Hoelscher M,Richter N,Melle C,von Eggeling F,Schaenzer A,Nestler U

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical application of adjuvant coiling techniques in treating anterior-circulation wide-necked aneurysms. METHODS:Over 4·5 years, 93 anterior-circulation wide-neck aneurysms in 81 patients were treated with different endovascular techniques: balloon-assisted, stent-assisted, and double-m...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Pan J,Xiao F,Szeder V,Yan M,Fan W,Gu J,He L,Zhan R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In conditions with reduced glucose levels/inability of glucose utilization, ketone bodies, especially beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), become a major energy source in the brain. In animal models, BHB infusion shows acute beneficial effects on the hypoxic brain. The present prospective observational study is the f...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Pikija S,Trkulja V,Simundic AM,Vrcek E,Boskovic K,Bacani S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ischemic stroke is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Early and accurate prediction of outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is important and influences risk-optimized therapeutic strategies. We investigated the changes in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) and homocysteine (HCY) le...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Tu WJ,Zhao SJ,Liu TG,Yang DG,Chen H

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In multiple sclerosis (MS) demyelination occurs in both white and gray matter. Here we introduce an electrophysiological approach for studying functional demyelination and myelin repair in rat hippocampus, a gray matter structure, which is frequently affected in patients suffering from MS. METHODS:Using a s...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Azin M,Goudarzvand M,Mirnajafi-Zadeh J,Javan M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between glucocerebrosidase (GBA) mutations and Parkinson's disease (PD) is attracting increased attention worldwide. Results from previous studies on the association of GBA mutations with PD in different ethnicities remain contradictory. In order to derive a more comprehensive understanding of the rela...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Mao X,Wang T,Peng R,Chang X,Li N,Gu Y,Zhao D,Liao Q,Liu M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) cause a substantial burden to the patient, relatives, and the society as a whole. Much experience and knowledge during the last two decades have improved the neurosurgical treatment as well as the outcome. However, there is still much debate on what actually happens when exter...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Holst Hv,Li X

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oral administration of a novel benzodiazepine derivative, JM-20, on the neurological behavior of different rodent models, focusing on the GABAergic effect. We have also investigated the acute toxicity of oral administration of JM-20 in mice. METHODS:Mi...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Figueredo YN,Rodríguez EO,Reyes YV,Domínguez CC,Parra AL,Sánchez JR,Hernández RD,Verdecia MP,Pardo Andreu GL

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the relationship between traumatic coagulopathy and severe brain swelling (SBS) during decompressive surgery to evacuate a supratentorial intradural mass lesion in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted in 96 patients who consecutively ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Wang K,Xue Y,Chen X,Zhou B,Lou M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Studies have shown that awareness of early stroke symptoms and the use of ambulances are two important factors in decreasing pre-hospital stroke delay. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a comprehensive educational stroke protocol in improving stroke response times. METHOD:Two urban commun...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Chen S,Sun H,Zhao X,Fu P,Yan W,Yilong W,Hongyan J,Yan Z,Wenzhi W

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate mechanisms behind the faster rehabilitation of limb fractures when associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS:New Zealand rabbits were divided into TBI group and sham-operation group for four studies as follows: (1) blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were drawn on days 1, 3, and 7 ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Yan H,Zhang HW,Fu P,Liu BL,Jin WZ,Duan SB,Xue J,Liu K,Sun ZM,Zeng XW

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In order to test for mechanisms of whole brain radio therapy side effects and possible neuroprotective measures, a rodent model is desirable. In many models, a high single dose of 8-20 Gray (Gy) of whole brain irradiation is used. These experimental radiation protocols do not closely reflect the clinical situ...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Semmler A,Garbe S,Moskau S,Frisch C,Eter N,Schlegel U,Linnebank M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Membrane disruption is one of the main factors that cause axonal damage and functional deficits manifested in spinal cord injury (SCI). In this study, we used polyethylene glycol (PEG) to induce immediate membrane sealing and to promote functional recovery after SCI. METHODS:The effects of PEG (200-2000 Da)...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Kouhzaei S,Rad I,Mousavidoust S,Mobasheri H

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) has an increasing incidence and results in high morbidity and mortality. We review here the 10-year experience of a single institution and the literature regarding the treatment and major associations of cSDH. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all cSDHs surgically treated f...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Balser D,Rodgers SD,Johnson B,Shi C,Tabak E,Samadani U

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refractory status epilepticus (RSE), defined as status epilepticus that fails to respond to the acute administration of two antiepileptic medications, occurs in approximately a third of patients with status epilepticus, and is associated with increased hospital length of stay, mortality, and functional disability. Com...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Hocker S,Wijdicks EF,Rabinstein AA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of transplanted bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) administered via internal jugular vein injection, carotid artery injection, or intraventricular transplantation for the treatment of cerebral infarction, which was modeled in rats. The neurological sco...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Ruan GP,Han YB,Wang TH,Xing ZG,Zhu XB,Yao X,Ruan GH,Wang JX,Pang RQ,Cai XM,He J,Zhao J,Pan XH

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study was undertaken to evaluate whether resveratrol (RSV) modulates membrane lipid composition, as well as on ganglioside profile in ischemia/reperfusion injury. METHODS:Global cerebral ischemia was induced by four-vessel occlusion for 10 minutes. RSV (30 mg/kg) or vehicle was intraperitoneally...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Simão F,Matté A,Breier AC,Kreutz F,Trindade VM,Netto CA,Salbego CG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in humans, and an abundance of evidence has implicated apoptosis signaling pathways in the neurodegeneration of PD. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2)-associated athanogene 5 (BAG5) protein, whic...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Ma M,Wang X,Ding X,Jing J,Ma Y,Teng J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of etomidate, ketamine, phenytoin, and phenytoin/midazolam in a mouse model of acute cocaine toxicity. METHODS:We performed a randomized controlled study consisting of five groups (n = 25 each) of rats that received intraperitoneal injections of normal saline solution, 5 mg/kg ketamin...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Erdur B,Degirmenci E,Kortunay S,Yuksel A,Seyit M,Ergin A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) oligoclonal bands (OB) imply intrathecal immunoglobulin synthesis and B-cell immune process. There is scarce evidence of OB having a role in disease prognosis. The objective of the present study was to determine OB's prognostic value regarding disease progression. METHODS:Betwee...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Rojas JI,Tizio S,Patrucco L,Cristiano E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish a detailed technical procedure for studying the anatomical correlates of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in cadavers of multiple sclerosis and control subjects, and to present our findings of the normal anatomic venous structures, with reference to previous descriptions from the liter...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Diaconu CI,Staugaitis SM,Fox RJ,Rae-Grant A,Schwanger C,McBride JM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Parkinson's disease (PD) afflicts approximately 1-2% of the population over 50 years of age. No cures or effective modifying treatments exist and clinical diagnosis is currently confounded by a lack of definitive biomarkers. We sought to discover potential biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of neuro...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Maarouf CL,Beach TG,Adler CH,Shill HA,Sabbagh MN,Wu T,Walker DG,Kokjohn TA,Roher AE,Arizona PD Consortium.

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Natalizumab is a drug with documented efficacy in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The mechanism of action of natalizumab has immunosuppressive properties and it is not yet investigated if treatment with natalizumab affects the immunological response to vaccination. This study aims to investig...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Vågberg M,Kumlin U,Svenningsson A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical resection of complex glomus vagale tumors can be complicated by extensive blood loss and might require surgical sacrifice of an encased internal carotid artery. METHODS:A young patient presented with mass effect from glomus valage tumor. Computerized tomography angiography showed an encased interna...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Alaraj A,Pytynia K,Carlson AP,Krishna PH,Charbel FT,Amin-Hanjani S,Aletich V

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most serious form of degenerative motor neuron disease in adults, whose relentless course leads to death within 2-5 years, generally due to respiratory failure. Apart from the age and site of onset, no other factors have consistently demonstrated to be related to the ALS outc...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Dedic SI,Stevic Z,Dedic V,Stojanovic VR,Milicev M,Lavrnic D

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracranial artery stenosis may be the most frequent cause of ischemic stroke in the world. Early detection of asymptomatic intracranial artery stenosis may allow for therapeutic intervention. Most elements of the Framingham stroke risk profile (FSRP) are also risk factors for intracranial artery stenosis....

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Zhang Y,Wu S,Jia Z,Zhou Y,Liu X,Wang W,Wang T,Wang L,Zhang S,Jin C,Zhao X

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent preclinical studies suggest that treating glioblastoma (GBM) with a combination of targeted chemotherapy and radiotherapy may enhance the anti-tumor effects of both therapies. However, the effects of these treatments on glioma growth and progression are poorly understood. METHODS:In this study, we h...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： D'Amico R,Lei L,Kennedy BC,Sisti J,Ebiana V,Crisman C,Christensen JG,Gil O,Rosenfeld SS,Canoll P,Bruce JN

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In order to avoid occurrence of post-operative hygromas in specific hydrocephalus patients being at high risk of overdrainage, a combination of programmable valve and anti-gravity device is widely recommended. We analyzed our series of hydrocephalus patients implanted with such a shunt configuration focusin...

journal_title：Neurological research

authors： Zachenhofer I,Donat M,Roessler K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00