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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:37:25 +0100 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 - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943453 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:28:17 +0100 2943453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943454&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13539%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=2943454 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27:35 +0100 2943454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943455&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13541%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=2943455 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:26:47 +0100 2943455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943456&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13542%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=2943456 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:26:34 +0100 2943456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765691&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13096%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=2765691 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:05:58 +0100 2765691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765692&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D13095%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=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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605425&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D10778%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The study on 244 patients referred with the clinical diagnosis of HD and without mutation of the IT15 gene revealed one case of SCA17 but did not disclose the presence of two other diseases with a similar clinical manifestation: DRPLA and HDL2. (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=1605425 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:36:35 +0100 1605425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1438930&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D10375%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Echolucent plaques in ICAs are an independent risk factor for ischaemic stroke even if they have no impact on haemodynamics of blood flow. Clear characterization of plaques in CAs, especially vulnerable plaques, together with estimation of the degree of stenosis, may improve the selection of patients for invasive secondary prevention methods. (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=1438930 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:22:11 +0100 1438930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1438931&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D10376%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Polish patients are slightly different from those treated in other countries, but at the moment the patient groups are too small to fully compare patient characteristics in different countries. The trial is 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=1438931 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:22:05 +0100 1438931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277459&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9969%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Our results are consistent with the previous experience of other stroke centres and confirm that rt-PA is safe and effective in ischaemic stroke treatment also in the Polish population. (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=1277459 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:44 +0100 1277459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277460&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9970%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Older age at onset, male gender, frequent relapses and fast increase in disability in the relapsing-remitting phase are risk factors for conversion to SPMS. Increase in disability during the progressive phase is slower than in the relapsing-remitting phase and depends mainly on initial EDSS. Individual variability of the course of MS has to 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=1277460 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:33 +0100 1277460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277461&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9971%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The three-dimensional measuring system CMS 10 is useful in the objective assessment of rest tremor in PD. Rest tremor in PD is under the influence of PD form, the intake of levodopa dose, the amount of levodopa, gender and level of education. (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=1277461 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:27 +0100 1277461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277462&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9972%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The results obtained indicate that gait analysis using the CDG system might be a good method for assessing the effectiveness of NPH surgery. (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=1277462 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:21 +0100 1277462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277463&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9973%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Anterior transoral plate-cage stabilization is indicated for type II fracture with extension displacement and posterior direct pars screw repair for flexion displacement. Nevertheless, posterior direct pars screw repair seems to be safer, cheaper and more technically feasible. (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=1277463 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:16 +0100 1277463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277464&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9974%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Frequent coexistence of syringomyelia and Arnold-Chiari syndrome results in overlapping of symptoms caused by these processes. Because the most common location of syringomyelic cavities is in the cervico-thoracic part of the spine, the first symptoms usually concern the upper extremities. Symptoms induced by compression through the invaginated cerebellar tonsils to the occipital foramen in Arnold-Chiari syndrome may be divided into three groups: increased intracranial pressure, cerebellar and spinal symptoms. The radiological investigations applied in recognition of those cases were initially based on different kinds of myelography, then on computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging is the investigation of choice nowadays. It allows one to determine the location and extension of the c... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277464 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:11 +0100 1277464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277465&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9975%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN There are many methods applied in operative treatment of syringomyelia. They may be divided into three groups: suboccipital decompression, myelotomy with drainage of the syringomyelic cavity, and terminal ventriculostomy. Occipito-vertebral decompression is the treatment of choice in cases of coexisting abnormalities in the region of the occipital foramen. It is also used in cases of syringomyelia without these anomalies. Multiplicity of proposed operative techniques concerns the depth of penetration in the posterior cavity, the width of bony opening and kind of material used for the duroplasty. Myelotomy with syringomyelic cavity drainage is recommended in cases of syringomyelia caused by local traumatic or inflammatory injury of the spine. It is also applied as a supplementary procedure ... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277465 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:04 +0100 1277465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277466&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9976%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Primary generalized dystonia is a medically refractory progressive disease of the brain causing near total functional handicap of affected patients. The authors present the effectiveness of bilateral globus pallidus internus (GPi) stimulation in one patient with primary DYT-1 positive dystonia. Pharmacotherapy completely failed to control generalized dystonic movements. The patient was referred for surgical treatment and underwent bilateral implantation of DBS leads in the GPi. The formal objective assessment included the Burke-Fahn-Marsden dystonia rating scale (BFMDRS). Clinical and functional BFMDRS assessments were performed before and after surgery till 5 years postoperatively. All stimulation-induced side effects were reversible. Chronic bilateral pallidal stimulation is an effective... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277466 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:57 +0100 1277466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277467&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9977%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy (RPLE) is a unique clinicoradiological entity characterized by diverse neurological symptoms with bilateral posterior cerebral white matter edema. It is frequently associated with seizures but rarely with status epilepticus. Periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges (PLEDs) as an initial electrographic pattern in a patient with RPLE have never been reported. We discuss a 47-year-old woman with a newly diagnosed non-small cell carcinoma of the lung on etoposide who was admitted with encephalopathy. Initial EEG demonstrated PLEDs. She later developed nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed bilateral subcortical edema predominantly of the temporo-occipital lobes. Discontinuation of etoposide resulted in full clini... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277467 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:51 +0100 1277467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277468&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9978%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We report a 41-year-old woman who experienced visual deterioration after successful removal of a pituitary adenoma. Possible mechanisms of this visual deterioration and contribution of chiasmal herniation into the sella as well as defect in the diaphragma sellae are discussed with emphasis on the regulation of medical treatment for pituitary adenomas. We conclude that medical therapy after pituitary surgery should be carefully managed together with periodic visual examinations. . (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=1277468 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:46 +0100 1277468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277469&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9979%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=1277469 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:40 +0100 1277469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277470&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9980%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=1277470 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:30 +0100 1277470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277471&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9981%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=1277471 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:23 +0100 1277471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277472&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9982%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=1277472 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:16 +0100 1277472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277473&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9983%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=1277473 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:09 +0100 1277473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277474&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9984%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=1277474 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:08:55 +0100 1277474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989252&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9232%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The appropriate diagnosis was delayed for about four years after the onset of the disease. Comorbidity and behavioural problems were frequent features of TS. Genetic factors can play an important role in the aetiology 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=989252 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:26:39 +0100 989252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989253&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9233%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The analysis of NAT2 polymorphism does not seem to be useful in predicting the risk of PD with dementia or 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=989253 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:26:31 +0100 989253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989254&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D9235%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: PIGD patients are significantly more predisposed to falls. (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=989254 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:26:24 +0100 989254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824390&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8748%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=824390 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:57:24 +0100 824390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824391&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8747%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=824391 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:57:15 +0100 824391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824392&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8745%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=824392 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:57:09 +0100 824392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704198&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8464%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: A Polish scale examining the quality of life was created that takes into account a wide range of psychosocial problems. We confirmed very high reliability and good validity, and thus we recommend the inventory for both research on and clinical diagnostics of Polish children with epilepsy. (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=704198 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:57 +0100 704198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704199&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8465%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Psychometric-statistical analysis showed that the Polish version of MSIS-29 is a valuable measure to examine the impact of disease on patients’ life. The studies should be continued taking into account other aspects of psychometry. (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=704199 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:51 +0100 704199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704200&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8466%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Asymptomatic visual field disturbances occur frequently in MS patients (despite no history of retrobulbar optic neuritis). Static perimetry may be a valuable, complementary method in addition to examinations used so far in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. (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=704200 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:47 +0100 704200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704201&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8467%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Presence and character of demyelinating lesions in cervical cord ten years after onset of MS is significantly related to the clinical form of the disease. The mid-cervical region of the spinal cord appeared to be the commonest location of the focal lesions. Cervical cord atrophy was more frequent in patients with PPMS and SPMS, but it was not accompanied with intrinsic focal cord lesions. (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=704201 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:43 +0100 704201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704202&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8468%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The progress in neuroimaging, especially in CT scanning, enables haematoma of the tentorium cerebelli to be discerned as a distinct clinical entity. (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=704202 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:39 +0100 704202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704203&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8469%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The presented method enables distinction between pathological and physiological tremor and helps in differentiation of various types of pathological tremor. (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=704203 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:35 +0100 704203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704204&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8470%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN stroke, deep vein thrombosis, prophylaxis, treatment. (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=704204 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:31 +0100 704204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704205&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8471%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Autoimmune diseases are caused by a defect of the human immune system characterised by an inability to recognize their own antigens and by a pathological response against these antigens. Although the aetiology of these diseases is unknown, there is a number of cellular and molecular mechanisms which can underlie these reactions. Complex interactions between genetic, infectious and/or environmental factors probably contribute to the presence of these diseases. Autoimmune diseases affect 3-8% of the general population; women account for 78-85% of all patients with autoimmune diseases. Although most of those diseases are systemic, some of them primarily affect a single organ or structure. Rarely, a few autoimmune diseases coexist in one person, which can suggest similar pathogenetic mechanism... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704205 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:28 +0100 704205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704206&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8472%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN This article also presents clinical symptoms and course of this degenerative disorder. The authors point out the important role of neuroimaging and the necessity of molecular examination as a new diagnostic tool. (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=704206 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:23 +0100 704206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704207&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8473%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN We describe a case of a 64-year-old female who presented with concurrent left parietal glioblastoma multiforme and left occipital parasagittal meningioma. Both lesions were excised during the operation. There was no clinical evidence of phacomatosis. Aetiological and clinical aspects of the phenomenon are discussed. (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=704207 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:19 +0100 704207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704208&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8474%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN I report here clinical effects of cholinesterase inhibitors (rivastigmine and donepezil) on visual hallucinations emerging in the course of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and clinically unresponsive to antipsychotics. Five patients with PD (with or without dementia) complicated by visual hallucinations and unresponsive to atypical antipsychotics were offered a 12-week, open-label trial of a cholinesterase inhibitor. All 5 subjects completed the trial with no major adverse effects and, of note, no discontinuations due to adverse events. Visual hallucinations resolved in 4 subjects and were markedly diminished in one person. Neither changes in UPDRS scores nor exaggeration of subjective complaints about extrapyramidal symptoms were noted during treatment. Cholinesterase inhibitors might repr... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704208 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:14 +0100 704208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704209&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8475%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=704209 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:10 +0100 704209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704210&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8476%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=704210 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:07 +0100 704210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704211&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8477%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=704211 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:43:02 +0100 704211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=541307&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8029%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: The development of the stroke unit network in Poland is proceeding dynamically. There are 105 stroke units in Poland but 45% of them require additional diagnostic equipment and staff. (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=541307 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:22:11 +0100 541307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=541310&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8030%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusion: As there were no differences in CYP2D6 polymorphism in AD and PD, CYP2D6 does not seem to be a factor predisposing to these diseases. (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=541310 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:22:03 +0100 541310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=541312&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D8031%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Electromagnetic neuronavigation, which does not require firm head fixation, can be used in the youngest age group. Nevertheless, registration accuracy is lower in newborns and infants. Neither imaging modality (MRI or CT) used for creation of a three-dimensional model of the patient’s head nor registration of more than 6 landmarks have an impact on registration accuracy. (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=541312 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:21:57 +0100 541312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=453919&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D7545%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Background and purpose: The clinical forms of Wilson’s disease (WD) neurological manifestations can be divided into three movement disorder syndromes: a) dystonic, b) ataxic, c) parkinsonian syndrome. These syndromes in WD seldom occur in isolation. Clinical rating scales such as the Unified Parkinson`s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) and the Rating Scale for Dystonia (RSD), focusing on either parkinsonism or ataxia or dystonia alone, are not sufficient to reflect accurately the motor impairment of WD patients. The aim of the study was to develop a novel rating scale for WD, because as far as we know no scale for the clinical rating in WD has been designed before. Material and methods: In 2004 the EuroWilson consortium was found... Articles of Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - TERMEDIA publishing house journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=453919 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:41:34 +0100 453919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=453920&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D7546%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Because of the questionable efficacy : risk ratio, we believe that it is too early to recommend ChEI in MCI. The sine qua non condition is to establish the factors that predict the risk of conversion from MCI to 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=453920 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:41:27 +0100 453920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=402128&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D7251%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: Over half of acute ischaemic stroke patients have MetSyn, but in the female population MetSyn is 1.5 times more frequent than in men. It is necessary to pay a special attention to the population with MetSyn because of the high risk of ischaemic 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=402128 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:37:26 +0100 402128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=402129&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D7253%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusion: Only 10% of rehabilitation departments could provide comprehensive stroke rehabilitation in Poland. At present, the number of beds in rehabilitation departments for stroke patients covers about 20.8% of actual needs. An increased number of rehabilitation beds for stroke patients could result in a decreased number of disabled post-stroke 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=402129 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:37:19 +0100 402129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=402130&cid=s_33489_153_f&fid=33489&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.termedia.pl%2Fmagazine.php%3Fmagazine_id%3D15%26article_id%3D7254%26magazine_subpage%3DFULL_TEXT%26language%3DEN Conclusions: On the basis of our own experience we conclude that complete removal of the craniopharyngioma leads to the best outcome in terms of survival time and period free of recurrence. Clinical and radiological observation of the patients who underwent nonradical operation seems to be reasonable. In cases with tumour recurrence, reoperation and subsequent radiotherapy are advisable. (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=402130 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:37:13 +0100 402130