MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house' source. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:44:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718174&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15067%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718174 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:36:18 +0100 3718174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713873&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14995%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Post-stroke care is provided mostly by family members. Access to rehabilitation is limited and decreases over time. This study could help the authorities in healthcare budget allocation in Poland. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713873 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:34:55 +0100 3713873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713874&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14996%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Our data suggest that frequencies of some types of SCA in Poland are different from those in other European countries, with irregular distribution within the country. The most frequent types are SCA1 and SCA2. A striking feature of the Polish population is the lack of SCA3 – the most frequent type in Western Europe. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713874 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:34:39 +0100 3713874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713875&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14997%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The results did not show that the –A162G polymorphism of the PON1 gene is a risk factor of sALS in a Polish population; it may affect, however, bulbar onset of the disease. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713875 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:34:05 +0100 3713875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713876&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14998%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory systems in the brains of TS patients may be reflected by glutamate and GABA serum level changes. Glutamate and GABA may be biomarkers of the disease and high concentration of glutamate may indicate more severe course of TS. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713876 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:33:34 +0100 3713876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713877&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14999%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Lack of persistence with use of prescribed medication is rather frequent among patients with Wilson disease. Lack of compliance decreases chances for improvement and might be the cause of clinical deterioration. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713877 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:33:12 +0100 3713877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713878&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15000%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Myotonic dystrophy (DM), the most common dystrophy in adults, is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by a variety of multisystemic features. Two genetically distinct forms of DM are identified – type 1 (DM1), the classic form first described by Steinert, and type 2 (DM2), identified by Ricker. DM1 is caused by trinucleotide expansion of CTG in the myotonic dystrophy protein kinase gene, whereas in DM2 the expansion of tetranucleotide repeats (CCTG) in the zinc finger protein 9 gene was identified. Both mutations are dynamic and are located in non-coding parts of the genes. Phenotype variability of DM1 and DM2 is caused by a molecular mechanism due to mutated RNA toxicity. This paper reviews the clinical features of both types of myotonic dystrophies and summarizes current vie... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713878 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:32:48 +0100 3713878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713879&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15001%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Dysfunctions of the autonomic nervous system (DA) are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD). DA appear in the premotor phase of PD and may antedate cardinal motor symptoms by years or decades. DA significantly impair quality of life in the majority of PD patients. DA are related to accumulation of Lewy bodies in the central and peripheral nervous system. Progression of neurodegeneration and chronic dopaminergic therapy may increase DA as well. It is accepted that bilateral deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN DBS) improves motor symptoms in PD. The effect of STN DBS on DA, such as cardio-vascular symptoms and urinary, gastrointestinal and sexual dysfunction in PD, is not clear. STN DBS ameliorates some DA, but others might deteriorate at the same time. (Source: Article... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713879 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:32:31 +0100 3713879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713880&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15002%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN In the last years interest in epileptology has focused on determining the cause and pathomechanism of farmacoresistance in epilepsy. According to epidemiology, the problem of pharmacoresistance concerns about 30% of patients suffering from epilepsy, mainly temporal epilepsy coexisting with hippocampal sclerosis. Drug-resistant epilepsy is frequently based on static or dynamic organic brain damage. Furthermore, those morphological changes and related clinical/psychological dysfunctions lead to intellectual and social consequences as well as to an increase of the mortality rate. Pharmacoresistant epilepsy afflicts various patients with the same form of epilepsy and concerns many antiepileptic drugs with different mechanisms of action. Thus, the genetic conditioning of this state was consider... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713880 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:31:28 +0100 3713880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713881&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15003%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present the first Polish family with FPLD confirmed genetically. A 34-year-old woman admitted with myalgia and cushingoid appearance was found to have a round face with double chin, neck bump, and loss of fat on extremities. Diagnostic tests revealed impaired glucose tolerance and increased levels of liver enzymes, and ultrasonography revealed hepatic steatosis. Her 9-year-old daughter presented a similar phenotype, but no fat loss. A genetic test revealed the presence of a heterozygous LMNA gene mutation: c.1445G>A, consistent with the “hot spot” for FPLD. Treatment with metformin to improve insulin resistance and address the diabetes proved successful. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713881 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:28:28 +0100 3713881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713882&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15004%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Parry-Romberg syndrome is characterized by progressive unilateral facial atrophy affecting subcutaneous tissue, cartilage and bone structures. Headache attacks and epilepsy are commonly associated with this syndrome but the underlying pathophysiology is still unknown. A case of a 12-year-old boy with Parry-Romberg syndrome and syringomyelia suffering from severe headache attacks and epileptic seizures is reported herein. Headache attacks were associated with bilateral autonomic symptoms and hyperventilation and were usually followed by complex partial and sometimes by secondary generalized tonic seizures. Detailed neuroimaging examinations were performed (magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] of the head, orbits, and spinal cord, MR angiography, and MR spectroscopy of the cerebellum). The EEG p... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713882 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:27:32 +0100 3713882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713883&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15005%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a case of a 26-year-old female who complained of headache, nausea, and vomiting. The diagnosis was intracranial hydatid cyst disease and was confirmed with radiological and serological tests. Neurological examination revealed papilloedema and left-sided pyramidal signs. She was operated on using the Dowling-Orlando technique. The cyst was removed without rupture, and therapy was completed with albendazole for a period of four weeks. In this article, we discuss the application of the Dowling-Orlando technique, microsurgery, the Valsalva manoeuvre and the positioning of the patient such that gravity could facilitate surgical removal of a giant cerebral hydatid cyst. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713883 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:27:14 +0100 3713883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713884&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15006%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a 22-month-old boy with a ruptured dermoid cyst overlying the torcular herophili. The cyst had caused scalp erosion and a lytic bone lesion and was successfully excised surgically. The general features of these cysts are discussed, along with the surgical procedure and implications of cyst rupture (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713884 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:27:02 +0100 3713884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713885&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15007%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713885 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:26:50 +0100 3713885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713886&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15008%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713886 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:26:30 +0100 3713886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713887&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15009%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713887 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:26:16 +0100 3713887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713888&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15010%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713888 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:26:05 +0100 3713888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713889&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D15011%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713889 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:25:56 +0100 3713889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542306&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14697%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542306 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:14:15 +0100 3542306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542307&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14698%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The presence of PFO, rather than of MA, appeared to be the main risk factor for stroke patients with migraine. No direct relation between migraine and stroke could be demonstrated. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542307 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:14:09 +0100 3542307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542308&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14699%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions:Small differences between risk factors of ischaemic stroke profiles in patients with early and late recurrent episodes do not allow us to distinguish unequivocally a group of patients with better prognosis regarding the time of recurrent stroke. Use of antiplatelet drugs, either systematic or non-systematic, and lacunar stroke are independent, positive prognostic factors of delay of potential recurrent stroke. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542308 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:14:01 +0100 3542308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542309&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14700%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Decompressive surgery with duraplasty can be a life-saving procedure for patients with brain oedema. To our knowledge, the presented cases are among the first reported cases of hemispheric ischaemic stroke treated with decompressive hemicraniectomy in Poland. Extended follow-up with a larger group of patients is necessary to assess long-term outcome. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542309 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:55 +0100 3542309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542310&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14701%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: More rapid progression of cognitive decline and shorter duration of dementia were found in DLB in this naturalistic study. The findings may have important implications for the management and treatment of DLB and should be confirmed in prospective studies. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542310 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:50 +0100 3542310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542311&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14702%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The extended subtemporal approach allows for the removal of tumours of the subtemporal fossa and surrounding regions. This approach also allows one to remove tumours expanding in the regions surrounding the subtemporal fossa only. In such cases the subtemporal fossa constitutes the way of the surgical approach. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542311 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:43 +0100 3542311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542312&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14703%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN The aim of the study was to present consecutive stages of the extended subtemporal approach (ESA). Seven simulations of ESA were performed on non-fixed human cadavers without any known pathologies in the head and neck. The consecutive stages of the procedure were documented with photographs and schemes. The starting point for ESA is osteotomy of the zygomatic arch and craniectomy including the greater wing of the sphenoid bone. Dislocation or removal of subtemporal fossa contents allows one to penetrate its inside and related structures. Additional widening of inspection allows osteotomy of the condyloid process of the mandible. ESA is a reproducible technique which provides surgical penetration of the subtemporal fossa and related structures. This approach is particularly useful in the su... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542312 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:36 +0100 3542312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542313&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14704%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an emerging technique of non-invasive brain stimulation that has been found useful in facilitating treatment of various neurological disorders, especially stroke. Currently available criteria for single application of several minutes-long stimulation at 1-2 mA have been considered safe. However, knowledge regarding safety parameters of repeated and long-term electrical stimulation is so far limited. Studies on the use of tDCS focus predominantly on the motor cortex. They demonstrate that weak direct current is capable of eliciting cortical excitability changes which occur during and after stimulation. The nature of these changes is specific for current polarity – anodal stimulation enhances excitability, and cathodal reduces it. Studi... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542313 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:29 +0100 3542313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542314&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14705%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Cigarette smoking is a major modifiable risk factor for stroke. Smoking dose dependently increases the risk of stroke, especially in patients below 75 years of age. Although smoking cessation is considered as one of the most effective methods of secondary stroke prevention, little is known about nicotine dependence and predictors of smoking cessation after stroke. Identification of such predictors could facilitate the deve-lopment of anti-smoking interventions in post-stroke patients. Results of previous studies showed that smoking cessation is determined by the interplay of multiple factors, including sociodemographic (gender, age, race, living conditions, employment), clinical (functional status), psychobiological (nicotine dependence, depressed mood) and environmental (smoking household... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542314 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:19 +0100 3542314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542315&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14706%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Primary cardiac sarcomas are exceptionally rare tumours. A brain metastasis of a primary cardiac sarcoma has never been reported before. Although we know lots of primary malignomas spreading to the brain, we never observed cerebral metastases of an atrial spindle cell sarcoma. Cardiac sarcomas are more likely to haematogenously metastasize to the lung or the liver. Here, we describe the case of a young man, who suffered from a cerebral metastasis of a spindle cell sarcoma in the left heart atrium nine years ago. Postoperative whole brain irradiation with 30 Gy was performed. Later on, the patient experienced a local recurrence within the left atrium accompanied by cardiac arrhythmia and mitral valve insufficiency. This case is the very first description of a true cerebral metastasis from a... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542315 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:12 +0100 3542315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542316&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14707%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare neoplasm that belongs to the histiocytic and dendritic cell neoplasm group according to the 2008 WHO classification. It has been defined as neoplastic proliferation of Langerhans cells that express CD1a and S-100 proteins and have Birbeck granules on the ultrastructural examination. Clinical presentation and behaviour are hete-rogeneous and can range from a solitary lytic bone lesion with a favourable course to a fatal disseminated leukaemia-like form, with a wide spectrum of intermediate clinical presentations between these two extremes. Here, we present a case report of a solitary calvarial lesion in an adolescent boy along with a review of the literature. Presenting features, initial diagnostic evaluation and treatment protocol of a unifocal monos... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542316 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:07 +0100 3542316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542317&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14708%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN A 60-year-old man presented with an occipital mass under the scalp and complained of headache, nausea, and dizziness. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a well-defined mass in the occipital scalp extending from the scalp through the cranium and several centimetres into the posterior fossa. There were well-defined margins in the deep portion and the mass was totally removed. Histological examination showed that the cystic structure was lined by squamous epithelium containing laminated keratin material. The pathological findings were consistent with the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst. The patient was discharged free of symptoms. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542317 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:00 +0100 3542317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542318&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14710%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN The cutaneous branch of the radial nerve (superficial radial nerve, SRN) might be compressed or injured at various anatomical sites along its course in the forearm. Compression of the SRN occurring at the proximal third of the forearm is unusual. A 22-year-old man was admitted with pain and paraesthesia over the lateral aspect of his right wrist and thumb and pain at the elbow for six months. In electrodiagnostic testing, a sensory nerve action potential from the right SRN could not be recorded, while it was normal on the left. In a needle electromyography study, denervation potentials have been seen in the right brachioradial muscle and a decrease in interference pattern signals was also found. An exophytic lesion of the proximal radius was observed in radiographs. Computed tomography eva... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542318 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:53 +0100 3542318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542319&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14718%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542319 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:46 +0100 3542319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542320&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14722%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542320 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:39 +0100 3542320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542321&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14728%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542321 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:22 +0100 3542321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542322&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14736%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542322 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:13 +0100 3542322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542323&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14737%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542323 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:04 +0100 3542323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542324&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14739%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542324 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:11:40 +0100 3542324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542325&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14740%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542325 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:11:30 +0100 3542325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424524&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14438%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424524 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:31:26 +0100 3424524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415739&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14389%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN In the course of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), chronic inflammation is initiated by amyloid β (Ab) peptide aggregates that extensively participate in neurodegeneration. Epidemiological studies have shown that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the risk of developing AD. NSAIDs are inhibitors of cyclooxygenases (COXs), enzymes involved in synthesis of eicosanoids, a major component of the inflammatory process. Recent studies have brought two new findings: 1) the toxic form of Ab is its intra- and extracellular oligomers, rather than aggregates; 2) COX-2 activation is an early event in AD, preceding plaque formation and microglia activation. This finding suggests that COX might participate in Ab toxicity in neurons in the early stage of AD independ... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415739 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:36:00 +0100 3415739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415740&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14398%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415740 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:33:08 +0100 3415740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415741&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14397%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415741 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:32:09 +0100 3415741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415742&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14396%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415742 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:30:20 +0100 3415742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415743&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14395%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415743 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:28:17 +0100 3415743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415744&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14394%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415744 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:26:29 +0100 3415744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415745&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14393%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415745 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:26:00 +0100 3415745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415746&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14390%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN This article focuses on the latest data about the role of the gene for phosphatase and tensin homologue located on chromosome 10 (PTEN) in malignant gliomas. PTEN acts as a tumour suppressor gene and plays a critical role in cell cycle progression, angiogenesis, migration, invasions and stem cell regulation. Furthermore, there is an interaction with other tumour suppressor genes. We discuss the role of miRNAs in modulating PTEN expression and also PTEN’s role in the nucleus. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415746 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:24:34 +0100 3415746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415747&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14388%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Recently, the list of clinical applications of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) enlarged. This medication is used not only by neurologists, but also by medical rehabilitation specialists, urologists, proctologists, and migraine and aesthetic medicine specialists. Currently, there are three commercially available BTX-A preparations available: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. They have similar mechanisms of action but their chemical formulation, clinical potency, migration and diffusion as well as safety profile seem to be different. This may result in problems of bioequivalence, not only clinical but also economic ones. The authors reviewed the available clinical and laboratory studies on neurological indications labelled in Poland. Each BTX-A formulation should be treated as a different medication... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415747 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:22:46 +0100 3415747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415748&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14387%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Postural stability in patients with MS is significantly decreased in comparison with the control group in all evaluated conditions. Stability deficit is enhanced in response to more difficult conditions of evaluation. Increased risk of falls is related to the increased postural sway velocity and length of mean sway; this association is most pronounced in the coronary plane. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415748 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:20:26 +0100 3415748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415749&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14392%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present the case of a 46-year-old woman with giant “invasive” schwannoma of the lumbar spine, with a 12-year history of illness. The tu-mour originated in the vertebral canal and passed through the paraspinal muscles and retroperitoneal area to the abdominal cavity. The part of the tumour which was in the abdominal cavity was removed by means of laparotomy during the first operation. In the second one, the remaining part of the tumour was removed completely from the vertebral canal and retroperitoneal area through posterior-lateral access. The spine was stabilized with metal implants. Histological examination revealed cellular schwannoma. During the follow-up the pain resolved while paresis of the right quadriceps muscle of the thigh was still present. Cellular schwannoma is... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415749 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:20:06 +0100 3415749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415750&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14386%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: RT is an effective modality of treatment in paediatric glioma patients in our setup. Early use of RT in incompletely resected low-grade gliomas is worth revisit-ing. Results of chemotherapy in high-grade glioma and brainstem gliomas are encouraging. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415750 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:18:59 +0100 3415750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415751&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14391%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Third ventriculostomy (TV) is the most common neuroendoscopic procedure for restoration of near physiological circulation of cerebrospinal fluid in obstructive hydrocephalus. Among 70 adults operated on using this technique, the authors encountered one case of spontaneous TV. Only a few case reports of spontaneous ventriculostomy revealed by ventriculography, flow-sensitive phase-contrast cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or at autopsy have been published. A 43-year-old woman with symptoms of hydrocephalus and signs of chronic obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis on MRI was qualified for TV. Enlarged infundibulo-mammillary triangle with perforation was noted intraoperatively. During the postoperative course, the condition of the patient partially improved although... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415751 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:17:30 +0100 3415751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415752&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14385%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The significance of these changes remains unclear. No data have been published until now concerning the presence of any brain lesions in patients with familial narcolepsy. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415752 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:16:58 +0100 3415752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415753&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14384%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Our study showed a complex aetiology of post-stroke depressive symptoms with an important role of socioeconomic factors. Depressive symptoms after stroke worsen existing health, social and economic problems, and cause social isolation of patients. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415753 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:15:20 +0100 3415753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415754&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D14383%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Bilateral STN DBS is an effective and safe treatment for patients with advanced PD. Bilateral STN DBS contributes to improvement of parkinsonian symptoms in the off state and levodopa-induced dyskinesia. This can be correlated with a 50% reduction of daily levodopa dose 5 years postoperatively. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415754 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:09:22 +0100 3415754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138904&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13892%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138904 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:10:20 +0100 3138904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138905&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13895%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138905 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:09:18 +0100 3138905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138906&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13894%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138906 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:08:33 +0100 3138906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138907&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13893%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138907 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:07:10 +0100 3138907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138908&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13891%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138908 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:06:03 +0100 3138908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138909&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13890%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138909 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:04:12 +0100 3138909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138910&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13889%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a case of a 62-year-old man who was admitted in grave condition to the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology because of ischaemic stroke. Neurological examination re- vealed left-sided pyramidal hemiparesis. Computed tomography (CT) showed the ischaemic focus in the right cerebral hemisphere. Clinical examination and ultrasound examination revealed dissection of the aortic arch and extracranial arteries. Aortic dissection was confirmed in echocardiography and chest CT. The patient remained comatose and died after 7 days. Post-mortem examination identified dissection of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic truncus, common carotid arteries, internal carotid arteries and dissection extending along the whole aorta into both iliac arteries. This examination also showed a massive haemope... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138910 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:02:45 +0100 3138910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138911&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13888%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Hemiplegic migraine is a specific form of migraine with aura including hemiparesis. It is a rare condition of unclear aetiology. The authors present a case of a 14-year-old boy with persistent foramen ovale, suffering from sporadic hemiplegic migraine. The authors broadly describe the symptoms and types of hemiplegic migraine as well as underlining diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of the attacks. The patient suffered from recurrent severe headaches, vomiting and co-existing focal neurological symptoms, including alternant hemiparesis. On the basis of the history, thorough clinical observation and numerous accessory investigations a diagnosis of sporadic hemiplegic migraine was established. However, the last attack, with prolonged neurological deficits, was treated as a complication ... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138911 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:57:15 +0100 3138911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138912&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13887%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a complicated case of brain hydatid cyst and its management with a successful outcome. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138912 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:47:25 +0100 3138912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138913&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13886%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a case of successfully managed ARDS in a previously healthy patient with newly diagnosed and symptomatic haemangioblastoma of the medulla oblongata. In this context we also review current knowledge on the aetiopathogenesis, diagnostic criteria and treatment for neurogenic ARDS. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138913 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:45:58 +0100 3138913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138914&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13885%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Despite significant advances in psychopharmacology, many patients with psychiatric disorders remain severely impaired by their conditions in their private, professional and social lives. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a proven method of surgical management of Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and essential tremor. Electrodes implanted in deep brain structures have a direct neuromodulatory effect on neuronal structures responsible not only for movement disorders but also for psychiatric disorders. The stereotactic targets for psychiatric disorders include limbic parts of the nuclei of the limbic neuronal loop. At present, DBS is applied to treat medically refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression and Tourette syndrome in small groups of patients. This overview includes the... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138914 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:44:26 +0100 3138914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138915&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13884%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Much of the current research into stem cell biology is focused on its potential for regeneration of various tissues and organs. Stem cell-based therapy with autologous bone marrow stem cells could provide an attractive alternative to the classical therapeutic approach in the foreseeable future. The possibility of nervous tissue regeneration in neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system generates a special challenge for researchers and clinicians involved in that field of medicine. Very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSEL SCs), recently discovered in murine bone marrow and human umbilical cord blood, arouse great hope. VSEL SCs display several features typical for embryonic stem cells, such as a large nucleus surrounded by a narrow rim of cytoplasm, euchromatin, and expres... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138915 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:43:09 +0100 3138915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138916&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13883%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disorder of still unknown aetiology and pathogenesis. It is characterized by a progressive and selective loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The majority of ALS cases (90%) are sporadic and in approximately 10% the disorder is familial. In the light of recent studies, the familial forms might however be more frequent. The article describes mutations of genes linked to both sporadic and familial ALS and the role of the proteins they encode. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138916 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:41:35 +0100 3138916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138917&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13882%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: We have demonstrated the relation of the inner and outer pedicle diameter of lumbar pedicles and described an easy and reliable method to estimate the inner pedicle diameter from the outer diameter on CT. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138917 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:40:16 +0100 3138917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138918&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13881%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: MES were detected in above 1/4 of patients and an associated with the degree of ICA stenosis and the presence of ischaemic lesions found in CT. This may suggest a correlation between MES an stroke. Plaque morphology does not influence the prevalence of MES. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138918 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:37:19 +0100 3138918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138919&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13880%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The findings strongly confirm that patients with MS suffer from poor HRQoL. Depression had a strong effect on HRQoL and in order to improve HRQoL in MS patients the prevention and treatment of depression is vital. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138919 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:36:12 +0100 3138919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138920&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13879%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: A change in plasma Ab1-42 level might constitute a novel biochemical predictor of long-term rivastigmine treatment efficacy in AD. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138920 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:30:35 +0100 3138920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943441&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13527%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The intrafamilial and interfamilial variability of laminopathies is discussed in relation to interactions between nuclear proteins. Since the EDMD carrier state in females is associated with cardiac symptoms (without skeletal muscle involvement), systematic cardiological supervision is indicated. Likewise, there are certain patients presenting a typical EDMD phenotype in which no mutations in the EMD or LMNA genes can be confirmed. This may indicate that an Emery-Dreifuss-like dystrophy could also be associated with mutations in other genes. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943441 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:49 +0100 2943441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943442&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13529%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We discuss an elderly male who developed severe back pain, rapidly progressing paraparesis and urinary retention consequent to L5-S1 spinal tuberculosis with dissemination of epidural tubercular abscess and granulation tissue to the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral region. The initial diagnosis of lumbo-sacral pathology with high thoracic extension was tackled by an L5 laminectomy and decompression along with saline flushing and evacuation of the thoraco-lumbar and sacral epidural abscess with the aid of a catheter passed superiorly and inferiorly. He developed neck pain and upper limb weakness subsequently and was found to have extensive extradural cervical compression by granulation tissue. He underwent C4-7 laminectomy and decompression of the cord. He was started on four-drug anti... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943442 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:46 +0100 2943442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943443&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13528%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: RBD occurs in narcolepsy more frequently than it was previously considered. Questions about symptoms of this disorder that may be injurious for the patient or patient’s bed partner should be routinely asked during the clinical interview. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943443 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:44 +0100 2943443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943444&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13530%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN In this report, two additional cases with MR, CT and pathological features of paraspinal textilomas are described. CT image demonstrated a paraspinal mass simulating a malignant tumour. While T1-weighted MR images showed the masses with low signal intensity, T2-weighted MR images showed heterogeneous masses with low and high signal intensities. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943444 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:41 +0100 2943444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943445&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13531%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate a significant drop on the fatigue severity scale in MS patients after treatment with amantadine; nevertheless, more studies on a larger scale with longer duration are needed to confirm this finding. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943445 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:38 +0100 2943445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943446&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13532%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present the third case of a 73-year-old woman who underwent an uneventful excision of a right sphenoid wing meningioma. She was re-admitted 3 years later due to reappearance of a tumour in the area adjacent to the previously excised meningioma. Histological diagnosis revealed a collision tumour of a glioblastoma multiforme and a fibrillary meningioma. The coincidence of these two different neoplasms in the same location at the same time 3 years after surgical removal of a meningioma leads us to speculate on the pathogenesis, and to review the literature regarding this particular issue. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943446 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:35 +0100 2943446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943447&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13534%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Ultrasonographic findings correlate well with electrophysiological tests in CTS patients. Cross-sectional area equal to 0.1 cm2 is important in CTS diagnostics. Median nerve oedema, revealed in the early stage of CTS without any electrophysiological changes, might be an important factor in occurrence of subjective complaints. Radial slide of median nerve phenomenon is a common ultrasonographic finding in CTS. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943447 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:32 +0100 2943447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943448&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13535%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Blindness has a profound effect on the Braille reading right index finger. Totally blind Braille readers have larger N20 amplitude, suggestive of greater somatosensory cortical representation of the Braille reading index finger. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943448 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:25 +0100 2943448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943449&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13537%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN This article presents the major strategies for individualisation and optimisation of levodopa therapy. The relationship between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of levodopa is discussed. Pharmacokinetic parameters in different stages of Parkinson’s disease are interpreted. Moreover, the main differences in pharmacokinetics of levodopa formulations and routes of administration are presented. The authors also suggest methods to increase efficacy and safety of levodopa therapy in patients with Parkinson’s disease. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943449 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:22 +0100 2943449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943450&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13540%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Over the last several years functional neuroimaging studies and neurophysiological investigations have provided greater insight into the mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity and recovery after stroke. Various techniques became available for the non-invasive modulation of human brain activity and allowed better rehabilitation programmes to be designed. One of these new techniques is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). It is a painless brain stimulation technique that modulates cortical activity. Regularly repeated TMS delivered to a single scalp position (repetitive TMS, rTMS) has an effect on cortical excitability that lasts beyond the duration of the rTMS applications. The effects of rTMS on cortical excitability may be inhibitory or facilitatory depending on stimulation parameters.... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943450 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:18 +0100 2943450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943451&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13533%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a case of a 60-year-old man with the CSS evolving in three phases. The initial symptoms included bronchial asthma and inflammation of the ethmoid sinuses. Later, the patient was diagnosed with peripheral blood eosinophilia, pulmonary changes, skin changes and neurological symptoms that progressed to multiple mononeuropathy. Electrophysiological tests confirmed progressive damage of the peripheral nervous system. An improvement of the patient’s neurological state was observed after application of corticosteroids and rehabilitation. CSS is one of the causes of multiple mononeuropathy and should be taken into account in differential diagnosis. In patients with bronchial asthma, hypereosinophilia and progressive damage of many nerves, the syndrome is diagnosed in accordance wi... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943451 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:29:14 +0100 2943451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943452&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13536%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943452 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:28:42 +0100 2943452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943453&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13538%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - 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TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765692 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:05:41 +0100 2765692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765693&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13094%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765693 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:05:23 +0100 2765693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765694&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13093%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765694 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:04:47 +0100 2765694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765695&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13092%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765695 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:04:28 +0100 2765695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765696&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13091%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765696 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:04:14 +0100 2765696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765697&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13090%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765697 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:03:43 +0100 2765697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765698&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13089%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a case of cerebral toxoplasmosis in a non-immunocompro-mised pregnant woman. Her imaging studies revealed a mass lesion involving the right basal ganglia, periventricular grey matter, midbrain and pons suggesting a neoplastic pathology along with hydrocephalus. She underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy and biopsy of the lesion. Postoperatively her consciousness improved as the hydrocephalus was relieved. After a thorough gynaecological examination she gave birth to a healthy child via normal vaginal delivery. The histopathology examination of biopsy suggested an inflammatory pathology. Serological studies for toxoplasmosis were positive. After 6 weeks of anti-toxoplasma treatment follow-up imaging showed a significant decrease in the size of the lesion. (Source: Articles... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765698 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:03:04 +0100 2765698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765699&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13088%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Isaacs syndrome or acquired neuromyotonia is a disorder of peripheral nerve hyperexcitability characterized by regular or irregular myokymia, muscle cramps and stiffness, delayed muscle relaxation after contraction, and hyperhidrosis. Herein, we report clinical and electrodiagnostic findings of a Persian man with Isaacs syndrome associated with chronic hepatitis B infection. In this patient hepatitis B virus might have contained an antigen (i.e. surface antigen) which has provoked the immune system and has resulted in the production of antibodies that could have affected voltage gate potassium channels leading to the excitation of muscle fibres as well as the generation of abnormal discharges. The improvement of the patient’s symptoms after plasma exchange is also in favour of the im... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765699 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:01:49 +0100 2765699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765700&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13087%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a case of a 58-year-old female suffering from progressive language difficulties with characteristic symptoms of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) who was finally diagnosed as having progressive nonfluent aphasia variant (PNFA). The differential diagnosis was made between a variant of PNFA and logopenic variant of PPA occurring often in the course of Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765700 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:00:41 +0100 2765700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765701&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13086%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Laser evoked potentials (LEPs) are one of the few neurophysiological methods available whose purpose is to evaluate the functions of small fibres’ sensory pathways Ad and C. This non-invasive technique is applied at the present time in diagnosing small fibre neuropathy. In order to record distinctive and repetitive evoked potentials from the surface of the skull, the skin of the dorsal surface of the hands and feet is stimulated with laser thermal, nociceptive stimuli. The main cortical laser-evoked potential is a complex of components N2-P2. Evaluation of the registered potentials in- cludes their morphology with shape, latency and amplitude. Up to now, laser evoked potentials have not been performed in Poland. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERM... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765701 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:58:55 +0100 2765701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765702&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13085%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Instrumental methods of tremor investigation can be used in differential diagnosis between essential and parkinsonian tremor in uncertain cases. This paper describes the method of tremor quantification using long-term surface electro- myography registration of antagonistic forearm muscles. Examples of clinical application of the method are also given. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765702 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:58:09 +0100 2765702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765703&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13084%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Activation of endogen cortisol secretion of the organism starts immediately after the SCI injury and throughout the experiment the serum cortisol levels in neurotrauma groups remained high compared with the control and sham-operated groups. At the beginning, the level of neurological lesion (cervical or thoracic) affected differently the level of serum cortisol at a statistically significant level but this difference disappeared at the 6th hour. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765703 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:57:14 +0100 2765703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765704&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13083%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusion: Application of FloSeal at a laminectomy site may be useful to decrease adhesion at the interface between the dura mater and epidural fibrosis (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765704 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:56:23 +0100 2765704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765705&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13070%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Results of both techniques are comparable. The risk of post-operative complications after extra-arachnoid cranio-cervical decompression with duroplasty is, however, significantly lower. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765705 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:55:10 +0100 2765705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765706&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13068%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Autonomic dysfunction revealed by cardio- vascular tests is present uncommonly in patients with epilepsy in the interictal state. The questionnaire is a screening method whose result should be confirmed by other tests. The value of sympathetic skin response in diagnosis of dysautonomia in epilepsy needs further studies. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765706 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:54:19 +0100 2765706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765707&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13058%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusion: Vascular risk factors are associated with cognitive impairment but do not have a significant influence on progression to dementia in the MCI group. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765707 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:53:36 +0100 2765707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560635&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12766%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560635 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:26 +0100 2560635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560636&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12765%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560636 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:23 +0100 2560636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560637&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12764%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560637 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:21 +0100 2560637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560638&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12763%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560638 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:20 +0100 2560638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560639&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12762%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560639 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:18 +0100 2560639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560640&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12761%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560640 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:16 +0100 2560640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560641&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12760%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560641 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:14 +0100 2560641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560642&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12759%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We present a patient first diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease at the age of 38 due to left-sided bradykinesia and rigidity. But thereafter the diagnosis of Gaucher’s disease type I according to clinical pictures and clinical genetic testing was made. Despite the optimal enzyme replacement therapy, the parkinsonian symptoms worsened. He was referred for consideration for surgical treatment of his severe parkinsonism. At the age of 54 he underwent right-sided posteroventrolateral pallidotomy. The surgery was uneventful and he immediately improved. On the last examination performed 3 years later, he had mild parkinsonism and was independent in all activities of daily living. This case demonstrates a benefit of surgical treatment for genetically proven Gaucher’s di... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560642 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:13 +0100 2560642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560643&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12758%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN In this study, we present a case of parkinsonian syndrome caused by a subacute subdural haematoma. Evacuation of the haematoma resulted in the disappearance of parkinsonian symptoms in this case. Parkinsonism is not common complication of subdural haematoma; surgical treatment of those cases is associated with favourable outcome, without the need for antiparkinsonian medication. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560643 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:11 +0100 2560643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560644&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12757%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN At present, the rapid advances in neurosurgical knowledge and technology are putting increased pressure on neurosurgeons to process huge quantities of information, with requirements for continuous learning and updating knowledge and skills which are time-consuming but essential. All these changes to the venerated status quo of neurosurgical practice have created an environment that may have a negative impact on neurosurgical professional behaviour. As a result, it may be that neurosurgeons find it increasingly difficult to meet their responsibilities to patients. In these circumstances, reaffirming the fundamental and universal principles and values of neurosurgical professionalism, which remain ideals to be pursued by all neurosurgeons, becomes all the more important. This paper summarize... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560644 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:10 +0100 2560644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560645&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12751%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Elevated homocysteine (Hcy) plasma levels are caused by genetic and environmental factors. Polymorphisms of Hcy metabolizing enzyme genes may result in its plasma increase. Experimental and clinical studies have shown the possible role of hyperhomocysteinaemia in pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease and vascular disorders. The results of clinical studies in PD generally do not support the theoretical hypotheses, and animal studies remain controversial. A major environmental factor responsible for Hcy increase in PD seems to be levodopa therapy. Its metabolism results in Hcy increase and may be reduced with folate and vitamins B6, B12 supplementation or inhibi-tion of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) activity. Therefore, the potential harmful role of ... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560645 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:08 +0100 2560645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560647&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12747%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Arteriosclerosis is a multisystem disease and the association between carotid and coronary artery disease is well known. The incidence of significant carotid stenosis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) varies from 3% to 22%. Haemodynamically significant carotid disease is present in 2.8% to 7.8% of patients. Depending on symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid disease and degree of stenosis, management of patients with concomitant coronary and carotid stenosis is very difficult. Every carotid intervention might cause some risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. There is a lack of unequivocal guidelines for patients with carotid stenosis (symptomatic or asymptomatic) requiring CABG to minimize the risk of periprocedural cardiac and cerebrovascular events. (Source: Arti... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560647 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:07 +0100 2560647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560646&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12746%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Preliminary results suggest that SPS is a safe and efficient treatment method for patients with syringomyelia not related to structural anomalies at the cranio-vertebral junction. For treatment of syringomyelia secondary to C1M following failure of cranio-cervical decompression, another exploration of this area should be considered. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560646 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:07 +0100 2560646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560648&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12745%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The endoscopic approach to colloid cysts of the third ventricle is safe, effective and carries a low complication rate. Endoscopy may be recommended as a treatment option. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560648 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:06 +0100 2560648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560649&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12744%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: In elderly patients with SICH, the neurological deficit and risk of medical complications are more evident. Greater neurological deficit in these patients may result from coincidence of SICH with earlier brain lesions. Age and greater neurological deficit on admission constitute predictors of early mortality in elderly patients with SICH. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560649 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:00 +0100 2560649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560650&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12743%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Our clinical experience shows that the proposed classification appears to be closely associated with angiographic findings. Its clinical application with consideration of other factors such as age and arterial hypertension may help clinicians to identify high-risk ICH patients for angiographic evaluation and further specific treatment to prevent rebleeding. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560650 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:54 +0100 2560650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560651&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12742%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Polish patients are somewhat different from those recruited in other countries, reflecting clinician’s differing areas of uncertainty. These differences will be taken into account in the final trial analysis plan. The trial is still ongoing and more centres are welcome to join. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560651 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:52 +0100 2560651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560652&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12739%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The results of our study confirm the remarkable clinical heterogeneity of mitochondrial cytopathies. Final diagnosis in many cases could only be confirmed by detection of the genetic defects. Molecular diagnosis may in the future have a significant impact on new therapeutic approaches. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560652 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:50 +0100 2560652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560653&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12738%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560653 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:48 +0100 2560653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414464&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12427%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414464 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:09:20 +0100 2414464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414465&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12426%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414465 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:09:05 +0100 2414465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414466&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12425%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414466 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:08:54 +0100 2414466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414467&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12424%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414467 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:08:47 +0100 2414467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507479&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12423%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507479 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:53 +0100 2507479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507480&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12422%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We report a case of cerebral extraventricular neurocytoma. A 44-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of tonic-clonic seizures. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a left frontoparietal mass lesion. The patient underwent surgical therapy, and a radical excision was performed. The histological appearance and immuno-histochemical findings of the tumour are consistent with an extraventricular neurocytoma with anaplastic features. An excellent prognosis can be expected if a gross total resection is achieved. Postoperatively, radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be used as adjuvant therapies. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507480 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:41 +0100 2507480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507481&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12421%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Generally, gliomas do not metastasize. Therefore, larger series are not available to investigate the pathways of tumour spread. Here, we present the case of a young man with a glioblastoma multiforme WHO grade IV and distant metastases in several tissues. The glioblastoma multiforme WHO grade IV of a young male patient recurred within a very short time along the surgical resection pathway within the temporalis muscle. After removal of the tumour bulk, the patient developed a distant intracranial tumour lesion around the contralateral ventricular system and a pulmonary tumour. Later on, the patient underwent an operation on a facial lesion representing a local extracranial glioblastoma recurrence and containing metastases within lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels. Our case report indicated a... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507481 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:32 +0100 2507481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507482&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12420%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of vocal and motor tics. Besides tics, patients with TS exhibit a variety of behavioural symptoms, particularly deficit-hyperactivity disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Behavioural therapy is applied in patients with mild forms of TS but it has not been proven to be effective in the long-term follow-up. Patients with disabling motor and vocal tics are treated with neuroleptics and other agents interacting with the dopaminergic system. In most patients reaching adulthood, symptoms spontaneously decrease. Only a limited number of adult patients require long-term medication. Only those patients who were most severely disabled by tics and concomitant obsessive-compulsive disorder were treated in the pa... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507482 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:17 +0100 2507482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507483&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12419%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Transcranial Doppler (TCD) enables indirect assessment of cerebral circulation by measurement of cerebral blood flow velocity. Stenosis and occlusion of cerebral vessels or cerebral vasospasm can be detected with this non-invasive method. Moreover, changes in cerebral blood flow velocity in response to hypercapnia or hypocapnia, exercise, temperature, orthostatic stress, visual and intellectual stimulation can be recorded and vasoreactivity or autoregulation mechanisms assessed. Migraine is considered to be a vasomotor disorder; its pathogenesis, however, is complex and requires further studies. TCD may help to detect mechanisms leading to migraine attack as well as during the attack and help to understand its pathophysiology. In this paper, the results of TCD examination in migraine patie... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507483 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:08 +0100 2507483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507484&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12418%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Chronic daily headache (CDH) is not a diagnosis but a category that contains many disorders representing primary and secondary headaches. CDH is defined as headaches which occur more often than 15 days per month for at least 3 months. Approximately 3 to 5 percent of the population worldwide has daily or near-daily headaches. Primary CDH of long duration includes transformed migraine, chronic tension-type headache, new daily persistent headache, and hemicrania continua. Transformed migraine and medication-overuse headaches are among the most common and challenging of the CDH disorders. Treatment of CDH focuses on reduction of headache triggers and use of preventive medications such as antidepressants, antiepileptic drugs and beta-blockers. Antidepressants are the most common preventive medi... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507484 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:59:54 +0100 2507484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507485&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12433%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Both the reliability and validity of MFIS are satisfactory; the scale seems to be a valuable tool to evaluate the impact of fatigue on quality of life of patients with MS. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507485 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:57:27 +0100 2507485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507486&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12432%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Daytime PSG is as useful as overnight PSG in diagnosing OSA and titrating CPAP in in-patients. It is best suited to inpatients, patients with multiple co-morbidities, and patients with OHS. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507486 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:57:02 +0100 2507486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507487&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12431%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Vascular remodelling with intracranial stents in treating wide-neck intracranial aneurysms is a promising method allowing the indications for endovascular embolization to be increased. Nevertheless, it seems to carry a relatively high risk of cerebrovascular thromboembolic complications, especially ischaemic stroke. It also seems that the procedure itself might cause some technical difficulties. The full clinical safety and efficacy need further evaluation. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507487 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:56:44 +0100 2507487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507488&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12430%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The results of the present study are consistent with previous evidence indicating that selected biomarkers could help in prediction of the outcome in ischaemic stroke early after symptoms onset. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507488 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:56:31 +0100 2507488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507489&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12429%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusion: The polymorphism –1562 C/T of the MMP-9 gene is not associated with the risk of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the studied population of Polish patients. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507489 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:55:59 +0100 2507489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2507490&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12428%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Genetic testing is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of OPMD, especially in cases with ptosis and external ophthalmoparesis, which may be initially diagnosed as mitochondrial myopathy. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2507490 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:51:02 +0100 2507490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299501&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12147%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299501 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:07:43 +0100 2299501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299502&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12143%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299502 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:07:33 +0100 2299502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299503&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12144%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299503 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:07:22 +0100 2299503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299504&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12145%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299504 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:07:07 +0100 2299504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299505&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12146%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Deep cerebellar stimulation in patients suffering from spasticity in CP is an effective way of treatment; it reduces signs of illness and permits effective rehabilitation, as well as significantly improving the quality of life of these patients. As a non-ablative and reversible procedure it seems to be a safe method of treatment. The most serious complication of the procedure is infection within the operation site. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299505 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:06:56 +0100 2299505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299506&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12142%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Extended subfrontal approach is a useful technique for removal of benign tumours expanding along the midline, superiorly and inferiorly to the skull base. For removal of malignant tumours at the same location, ESA is an alternative to a combination of transcranial approach and one of the craniofacial approaches. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299506 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:06:41 +0100 2299506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299507&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D12148%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299507 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:06:22 +0100 2299507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2140987&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D11806%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We report a case of spinal epidermoid cyst which was diagnosed by fast fluid- attenuated inversion-recovery (FLAIR) and echo-planar diffusion-weighted imaging in addition to conventional MR techniques. We measured the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). The mean ADC was 0.00114 mm2/s. On echo-planar diffusion-weighted imaging, significant diffusion restriction was noted. On fast fluid-attenuated inversion recovery imaging the mean signal intensity of the tumour was significantly higher than that of cerebrospinal fluid. The patient underwent total surgical excision of the mass. Pathological examination revealed the diagnosis of epidermoid cyst. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2140987 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:50:54 +0100 2140987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1989599&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D11360%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Background and purpose: A growing body of evidence suggests that semiquantitative assessment of perfusion computed tomography (PCT) may improve evaluation of acute ischaemic stroke patients and provide some prognostic values. The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) is one of the tools quantifying ischaemic changes on CT scans. While introducing PCT for routine evaluation of patients with clinical suspicion of acute stroke in our Neurology Department, we aimed to investigate the agreement in analysis of non-contrast CT (NCCT) and PCT using ASPECTS between neuroradiologists and stroke neurologists. Material and methods: We analyzed the data of 34 patients with hemispheric ischaemic stroke, in whom NCCT and PCT were performed within 12 hours after stroke onset. Two pairs of review... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1989599 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:35:33 +0100 1989599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605424&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D10777%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house) Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605424 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:36:42 +0100 1605424