NT-proBNP levels and QT changes in acute ischemic stroke [2013] - 213KB
by A Acikalin, S Satar, O Akpinar, CE Cagliyan, M Sahan, F Icme, M Gulen, M Yildiz
Background: In literature, electrocardiographic (ECG) changes and the increase in the levels of the natriuretic peptide are shown to occur in patients having acute ischemic stroke. We aimed to investi...

Functional imaging and pathology in brain of interictal cats kindled by pentylenetetrazol [2013] - 723KB
by G Liu, K Wang, C Lv, J Zhao, X Liu, C Zuo
Objective: To investigate the electroencephalogram (EEG) characteristics, cerebral blood fl ow, glucose metabolism, and pathological characteristics in cats kindled by pentylenetetrazol (PTZ). Methods...

Determinants of epilepsy in infancy in Bangladesh: A case-control study [2013] - 97KB
by S Akhter, M Mannan, B Animesh
Background: Very little research has been done on childhood epilepsy in Bangladesh. Greater knowledge on risk factors of epilepsy in the early years of life could help to improve understanding of epil...

Epilepsy profile in adult Nigerians with late onset epilepsy secondary to brain tumor [2013] - 108KB
by LF Owolabi, RO Akinyemi, MO Owolabi, UM Sani, A Ogunniyi
Background: Occurrence of epileptic seizure in patients with brain tumors is not uncommon. In spite of the huge data from the developed world on epilepsy caused by brain tumor, there is paucity of dat...

Measuring the challenges of people with epilepsy in Harare, Zimbabwe [2013] - 90KB
by J Mugumbate, A Nyanguru
In this 6 months study the researchers measured the challenges of people with epilepsy who were all members of the Epilepsy Support Foundation in Harare, Zimbabwe. Possible challenges arising from the...

Characteristics of epilepsy and immunological markers in epileptic patients after influenza associated encephalopathy [2013] - 2,367KB
by J Mine, Y Takahashi, Y Mogami, H Ikeda, Y Kubota, K Imai
Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the electro-clinical characteristics of epilepsy and immunological markers in patients with epilepsy after influenza-associated encephalopathy/encephalitis (IA...

Antiepileptic treatment and blood lactate level alteration in patients with myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF) syndrome in a Chinese family [2013] - 406KB
by F Xiao, J Li, X Zhang, X Wang
Background: Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fi bers (MERRF) is a type of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, clinical experience with the antiepileptic treatment for myoclonus in MERRF is still limite...

Musculoskeletal problems need more attention in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease [2013] - 99KB
by JY Yun, BS Jeon, HJ Kim, YE Kim, JY Lee, SH Paek
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to examine factors of poor outcome by analyzing the outcomes of bilateral subthalamic deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease after 3 years. Methods...

Bifocal pain in nummular headache: A clinical analysis and literature review [2013] - 218KB
by YT Chen, CH Lin, TH Li, LH Lee, WH Chen
Background: Nummular headache is a new category of primary headache disorder characterized by consistent location, size, and shape of painful areas. The pathogenesis is uncertain. Bifocal painful area...

Behavioral and psychological symptoms in Korean patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease: Preliminary study [2013] - 141KB
by SJ Lee, JH Heo, HT Kim, JY Ahn
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are major components of Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, we aimed at investigating the prevalence and severity of behavioral and psychological sy...