A case of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) patient presenting with chorea [2012] - 534KB
by EJ Chung, SJ Kim
In cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), clinical presentation with movement disorders such as dystonia and progressive supranuclear pal...

Bilateral acquired ptosis, an unusual presentation of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation [2012] - 679KB
by SR Sharma, KG Lynrah, S Nalini, M Lyngdoh
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain are uncommon congenital lesions with a complex array of arterial to venous shunts. The common clinical manifestations include haemorrhage, seizures, head...

Low dose gabapentin abolishes ipsilateral tinnitus after peripheral facial palsy: A case report and literature review [2012] - 160KB
by WH Chen, HL Yin
A unilateral tinnitus occurred at right ear in a hypertensive and diabetic woman shortly after an ipsilateral peripheral facial palsy. Audiometric tests showed a predominant sensorineural hearing impa...

Significance and fate of hyperdensity on non-contrast CT immediately following intra-arterial thrombolysis [2012] - 232KB
by Q Zhang, W Zhang, M Wintermark, G Zhu
A non-contrast CT (NCCT) scan is usually obtained after intra-arterial (IA) thrombolysis to assess for possible hemorrhagic complication. Hyperdensity on NCCT following IA thrombolysis can represent e...

Emerging concepts and treatment in neuropathic pain [2012] - 163KB
by K Kulkantrakorn
Knowledge in neuropathic pain has grown rapidly during the past few years. Central and peripheral sensitization is still believed to be the main pathophysiology. New evidence suggests many potential n...

Regulation of lipid levels after ischemic stroke and an analysis of the associated factors in China [2012] - 144KB
by X Wang, P Wang, J Li, HF Wang, WJ Zhang, CM Xing
Background and Objectives: Stroke is the most common neurological disease in China and regulation of lipid levels is important for secondary prevention. This study aimed to investigate the practice of...

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: Comparison of multidetector computed tomography venogram (MDCTV) and magnetic resonance venography (MRV) of various field strengths [2012] - 771KB
by JS Ho, K Rahmat, N Ramli, F Fadzli, HT Chong, CT Tan
Objectives: To investigate the accuracy of multidetector computed tomography venography (MDCTV) and magnetic resonance venography (MRV) of differing field strength in diagnosing cerebral venous sinus ...

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in epilepsy patients in a teaching hospital in Malaysia [2012] - 118KB
by MR Abdul Razak, HJ Tan, H Razlan, NM Ibrahim, R Sutan
Background & Objective: Helicobacter pylori infection has been associated with extradigestive diseases including epilepsy. The main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pyl...

The efficacy of topiramate in status epilepticus, experience from Thailand [2012] - 180KB
by T Suttichaimongkol, S Tiamkao, K Sawanyawisuth, Intregrated Epilepsy Research Group
Background: Oral topiramate is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug. There is limited documented data on its use in refractory convulsive and non-convulsive status epilepticus. Methods: A retrospective...

Profile and predictors of symptomatic seizures following acute Japanese and herpes simplex encephalitis [2012] - 325KB
by S Rao, S Sinha, V Ravi, S Nagarathna, RD Bharath
Background: Acute viral encephalitis often manifests with seizures. Studies from India regarding subsequent remote symptomatic epilepsy following acute viral encephalitis are few. Objectives: To descr...