abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Longitudinal studies that use MRI scans performed over multiple time-points have been increasingly employed in the study of different neurological disorders, including degenerative dementia, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. RECENT FINDINGS:Although it is well established that increased rates of brai...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Whitwell JL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:New insights into the psychophysiological determinants of performance changes and brain plasticity associated with motor sequence learning have recently been gained through behavioral and imaging studies in healthy individuals. In addition, using a variety of motor sequential paradigms in groups of pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Doyon J

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The development of successful myelin repair strategies depends on the detailed knowledge of the cellular and molecular processes underlying demyelination and remyelination in the central nervous system of animal models and in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Based on the complexity of the demyel...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Gallo V,Armstrong RC

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Central nervous system infections are not uncommon in systemic vasculitides. Being vigilant of central nervous system infections as an alternative consideration, instead of systemic vasculitides per se, could prove to be lifesaving in certain circumstances. RECENT FINDINGS:Common pathogens, such as t...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Ye S,Yang CD

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews what is known about the health and well being of adults with cerebral palsy. It also addresses the factors known to affect the areas identified in the World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning model as being critical for optimal health and well being. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Liptak GS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the recent studies assessing patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures and developments in treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:The misdiagnosis of nonepileptic seizure is costly to patients, the healthcare system, and to society. Patients with nonepileptic seizures are prescribed ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： LaFrance WC Jr

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis is a common neurological disorder that represents a significant source of disability. B cells have recently emerged as a novel therapeutic target for multiple sclerosis. The natural development of B cells is characterized by an antigen-independent phase that occurs in the bone marrow and an antigen-...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Monson NL

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give an overview on topics of pupillary function selected according to their relevance in clinical neurology. Mainly publications of the last 3 years have been considered. RECENT FINDINGS:The discovery of photosensitive retinal ganglion cells not serving vision, but serving circadian rhythm and th...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Wilhelm H

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the application of advanced MRI sequences such as magnetic resonance spectroscopy, diffusion tensor imaging and functional MRI for the evaluation of patients with altered consciousness. RECENT FINDINGS:Magnetic resonance spectroscopy, volumetry and diffusion tensor imaging have shown pro...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Galanaud D,Naccache L,Puybasset L

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent developments in the application of stem cells for transplantation therapies in neurodegenerative diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Stem cell transplantation has the potential to improve function by replacing cells lost to the disease and reconstructing elements of neural circuitry or by prov...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Rosser AE,Zietlow R,Dunnett SB

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With the aging of the population, treatment of painful neuropathies is becoming more and more important for neurological practice. This short review highlights recent findings and current problems. RECENT FINDINGS:In addition to tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin, the reliability of which is es...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Cruccu G

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The search for a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other muscular dystrophies is progressing rapidly despite significant challenges posed by some genes and the complexity of targeting all skeletal muscles. This review focuses on three areas in which experimental clinical studies are in progress...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Muntoni F,Wells D

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Left visual neglect is a frequent and dramatic consequence of right hemisphere lesions. Diagnosis is important because behavioural and pharmacological treatments are available. Furthermore, neglect raises important issues concerning the brain mechanisms of consciousness, perception and attention. REC...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Bartolomeo P

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Here we discuss recent advances regarding the molecular genetic basis of dominantly inherited ataxias. RECENT FINDINGS:Important recent observations include insights into the mechanisms by which expanded polyglutamine causes cerebellar degeneration; new findings regarding how noncoding expansions may...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Soong BW,Paulson HL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:For a long time, cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis patients has been considered less important than, for instance, physical disability. This is no longer true because of the crucial role that cognitive deficits play in the good day-to-day adjustment of patients. This review highlights recent ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Hoffmann S,Tittgemeyer M,von Cramon DY

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inflammation is implicated in ischaemic stroke as a general cardiovascular risk factor, a possible immediate trigger, a component (and possible exacerbating factor) of the response to tissue injury, a marker of future risk, and as a therapeutic target. Each aspect is reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Evidenc...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Muir KW,Tyrrell P,Sattar N,Warburton E

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review highlights recent neuroimaging and genetic studies of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder that may inform biologically targeted interventions and treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:The findings suggest that attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder is characterized by specific learning and c...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Casey BJ,Nigg JT,Durston S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Status epilepticus refractory to first and second-line anticonvulsants represents an outstanding challenge to the medical team. This review covers new insights into the anaesthetic and intensive care of status epilepticus. RECENT FINDINGS:In the anaesthetic treatment of status epilepticus, barbiturat...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Holtkamp M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis are at increased vascular risk but optimal treatment is controversial. We reviewed the current evidence for medical and surgical intervention in these patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Optimal medical treatment is the most important aspect of management of patients...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Redgrave JN,Rothwell PM

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The traditional focus of neurorehabilitaion has been on the patients' attention on their deficit, such that they should become aware of their problems and gain intentional control of compensatory strategies (descending approach). We review prism adaptation as one of the approaches that emphasize ascen...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Pisella L,Rode G,Farnè A,Tilikete C,Rossetti Y

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The advent of novel techniques for tracing connections in vivo, such as diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging tractography, allows us, for the first time in the human brain, to study the microstructural integrity of white matter fibres and perform virtual dissections of large scale neurocognitiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Catani M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the most significant advances concerning the neural correlates of decision-making with emphasis on those imaging studies investigating the neural implementation of evaluative judgment processes. This is done against the background of current concepts from the field of judgment and...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Volz KG,Schubotz RI,von Cramon DY

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The cause of multiple sclerosis remains elusive. We review recent epidemiological studies of genetic and environmental factors that influence susceptibility to the disease and its clinical course. RECENT FINDINGS:Genetic advances strengthen the association of multiple sclerosis with the human leukocy...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Kantarci O,Wingerchuk D

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tension-type headache is the most common type of headache and, in its chronic form, one of the most neglected and difficult types of headache to treat. Recently published data will be reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:The prevalence of frequent tension-type headache increased significantly from 1989 to 2001,...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Bendtsen L,Jensen R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Only two functionally validated susceptibility genes, CACNA1H and GABRD, have so far been identified in the common epilepsies using a candidate gene approach. The difficulty with the alternative statistical approach, where none of the suggested candidates has been functionally validated, may partly be...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Tan NC,Mulley JC,Scheffer IE

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize clinical key points, diagnostic features, and results of imaging and therapy of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF). RECENT FINDINGS:SDAVF accounts for 70% of spinal arteriovenous malformation with an annual incidence of 5-10 cases per million. At least 80% of patients are male, a...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Koch C

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Health-related quality of life is a new outcome variable in neurology. Several generic measures aim at assessing this variable in adults with neurological diseases. Disease-specific measures are still rare; however, individuals with neurological diseases frequently suffer from cognitive impairment, ye...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： von Steinbuechel N,Richter S,Morawetz C,Riemsma R

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Campylobacter jejuni is the most frequent agent of antecedent infection in an axonal variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome, acute motor axonal neuropathy, and anti-GM1 or anti-GD1a IgG antibody is also associated with acute motor axonal neuropathy. Molecular mimicry has been found between human GM1 gangl...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Yuki N,Odaka M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and affects 2% of the population over the age of 60 years. Due to the increasing proportion of elderly individuals in developed countries, Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders represent a growing burden on ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Gasser T

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Functional neuro-imaging studies of aphasic stroke offer the potential for a better understanding of the neuronal mechanisms that sustain language recovery. Conclusions, however, have been hampered by a set of unexpected challenges related to experimental design and interpretation. In this review of s...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Price CJ,Crinion J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review of recent work in the area of neurorehabilitation of multiple sclerosis patients surveys progress and underscores the need for further work to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:Several recent review documents have summarized the current position regarding neuroreha...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Thompson AJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Uveomeningoencephalitides, commonly known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease, are characterized by chronic bilateral granulomatous panuveitis involving the central nervous, auditory and integumentary systems. Visual prognosis is generally favourable, but outcomes in patients with VKH disease may va...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Sheu SJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Preterm infants are at high risk for neurological sequelae and cognitive dysfunction. These problems have been attributed to a high occurrence of central nervous system (CNS) lesions, but suboptimal brain development appears to be just as important. In this brief review we present the hypothesis that ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Hagberg H,Mallard C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Small vessel diseases of the brain are still clinically underrecognized whereas their burden is increasing steeply. The most frequent is acquired degenerative small vessel disease. Many hereditary or idiopathic small vessel diseases have also been identified, of which cerebral autosomal-dominant arter...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Ringelstein EB,Nabavi DG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review on traumatic brain injury consolidates the substantial current literature available on the pathophysiology, mechanisms, developments, and their subsequent effects on outcome. In particular, it tries to conceptualize why our greatly improved understanding of pathophysiology and neurobiology...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Nortje J,Menon DK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on the major advances in inflammatory myopathies. RECENT FINDINGS:Polymyositis is an uncommon disorder that can be misdiagnosed when the old, and never validated, criteria of Bohan and Peter are used. New diagnostic criteria were recently introduced, in which the MHC/CD8 complex ...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Dalakas MC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article will review the recent experience with West Nile virus encephalitis and myelitis. RECENT FINDINGS:In the summer of 2003, the majority of cases of West Nile virus infection in the United States were reported from the western states. The transmission of West Nile virus through blood transf...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Roos KL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prospective and retrospective incidence cohort studies have been consistent in identifying an increased mortality in patients with epilepsy, although risk ratios vary considerably. Standardized mortality ratios in these populations range from 1.6 to 5.3, but they tend to be higher in studies in select...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Jallon P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent identification of mutations in five genes coding for proteins with putative or demonstrated glycosyltransferase activity has shed light on a novel mechanism responsible for muscular dystrophy. Abnormal glycosylation of alpha-dystroglycan appears to be a common finding in all these condition...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Muntoni F,Brockington M,Torelli S,Brown SC

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Stroke is the third leading cause of death after myocardial infarction and cancer, and is the leading cause of permanent disability and disability-adjusted loss of independent life-years in western countries. Thrombolysis is the treatment of choice for acute stroke within 3 h after the onset of sympto...

journal_title：Current opinion in neurology

authors： Schellinger PD,Kaste M,Hacke W

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00