Professor Iván Antonio Izquierdo (1937-2021)
ABSTRACT Since the Greek Aellus Galenum (129 AD - c.200/c.216), vertigo was considered a problem attributed to a cerebral disorder, diagnosed as the manifestation of apoplectiform cerebral congestion. In the mid-19th century, the Frenchman Prosper Meni ère changed this concept by placing the origin of this symptom in the inner ear. The main objective of this historical note is to highlight who Menière was, his work, and some aspects of the disease that bears his name.RESUMO Desde o grego Aellus Galenum (129 d.C. - c.200/c.216), a vertigem era considerada um problema atribu ído a um distúrbio cerebral, diagnosticado com...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
COVID-19 as the trigger for respiratory failure in neuromuscular diseases
ABSTRACT Since the Greek Aellus Galenum (129 AD - c.200/c.216), vertigo was considered a problem attributed to a cerebral disorder, diagnosed as the manifestation of apoplectiform cerebral congestion. In the mid-19th century, the Frenchman Prosper Meni ère changed this concept by placing the origin of this symptom in the inner ear. The main objective of this historical note is to highlight who Menière was, his work, and some aspects of the disease that bears his name.RESUMO Desde o grego Aellus Galenum (129 d.C. - c.200/c.216), a vertigem era considerada um problema atribu ído a um distúrbio cerebral, diagnosticado com...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Atlas condemned to hold up the celestial heavens and bailout the mechanical thrombectomy failures in stroke?
ABSTRACT Since the Greek Aellus Galenum (129 AD - c.200/c.216), vertigo was considered a problem attributed to a cerebral disorder, diagnosed as the manifestation of apoplectiform cerebral congestion. In the mid-19th century, the Frenchman Prosper Meni ère changed this concept by placing the origin of this symptom in the inner ear. The main objective of this historical note is to highlight who Menière was, his work, and some aspects of the disease that bears his name.RESUMO Desde o grego Aellus Galenum (129 d.C. - c.200/c.216), a vertigem era considerada um problema atribu ído a um distúrbio cerebral, diagnosticado com...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Severe progressive brain involvement in a patient with TRMT10C mutation
ABSTRACT Since the Greek Aellus Galenum (129 AD - c.200/c.216), vertigo was considered a problem attributed to a cerebral disorder, diagnosed as the manifestation of apoplectiform cerebral congestion. In the mid-19th century, the Frenchman Prosper Meni ère changed this concept by placing the origin of this symptom in the inner ear. The main objective of this historical note is to highlight who Menière was, his work, and some aspects of the disease that bears his name.RESUMO Desde o grego Aellus Galenum (129 d.C. - c.200/c.216), a vertigem era considerada um problema atribu ído a um distúrbio cerebral, diagnosticado com...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Partial persistence of the primitive lateral basilovertebral anastomosis of Padget
ABSTRACT Since the Greek Aellus Galenum (129 AD - c.200/c.216), vertigo was considered a problem attributed to a cerebral disorder, diagnosed as the manifestation of apoplectiform cerebral congestion. In the mid-19th century, the Frenchman Prosper Meni ère changed this concept by placing the origin of this symptom in the inner ear. The main objective of this historical note is to highlight who Menière was, his work, and some aspects of the disease that bears his name.RESUMO Desde o grego Aellus Galenum (129 d.C. - c.200/c.216), a vertigem era considerada um problema atribu ído a um distúrbio cerebral, diagnosticado com...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Prosper Menière: the man who located vertigo in the inner ear
ABSTRACT Since the Greek Aellus Galenum (129 AD - c.200/c.216), vertigo was considered a problem attributed to a cerebral disorder, diagnosed as the manifestation of apoplectiform cerebral congestion. In the mid-19th century, the Frenchman Prosper Meni ère changed this concept by placing the origin of this symptom in the inner ear. The main objective of this historical note is to highlight who Menière was, his work, and some aspects of the disease that bears his name.RESUMO Desde o grego Aellus Galenum (129 d.C. - c.200/c.216), a vertigem era considerada um problema atribu ído a um distúrbio cerebral, diagnosticado com...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Post-stroke aphasia in famous writers: when Neurology left geniuses speechless
ABSTRACT Aphasia is a frequent and devastating stroke complication that does not spare even great writers. In these cases, not only one of the highest cognitive functions is suddenly lost but also the act of bringing beauty into the world. Herein, we discuss the case of three writers who had to abandon their art compulsorily due to a cerebrovascular disease: Charles Baudelaire, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Stendhal. They were magnificent writers, united by excellence in literature and an inevitable destiny that restricted their art to just a few words. They are also examples of the proximity of Neurology to Art, History, and L...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
“Migrânea” and “enxaqueca”: not opposite, but complementary words
RESUMO Neste artigo de opini ão, os autores discutem aspectos históricos e etimológicos do termo “ migr ânea ” e refutam as cr íticas mais comuns à sua adoção, pela Sociedade Brasileira de Cefaleia, na tradução oficial da Classificação Internacional das Cefaleias.ABSTRACT In this opinion paper, the authors discuss historical and etymological aspects of the term “ migr ânea ” and refute the most common criticisms regarding its adoption by the Brazilian Headache Society in the official translation of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. (Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria)
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Evaluating subjective cognitive decline: a systematic review of tools available for evaluating cognitive complaints in Portuguese
Conclusions: In summary, SCD is still underinvestigated in Portuguese-speaking countries. The MAC-Q was the most commonly used tool in Portuguese, despite its lack of formal translation and validation for the Portuguese-speaking population. Further studies are required in order to develop and validate a screening tool that includes questions for detecting SCD-plus features and affective symptoms, so as to improve its predictive value.RESUMO Introdu ção: Declínio cognitivo subjetivo (DCS) é uma percepção não objetivamente mensurada em testes de rastreio. Apesar de muitos instrumentos estarem disponíveis para aval...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Acute chorea: case series from the emergency room of a Brazilian tertiary-level center
Conclusion: Acute chorea is an uncommon and challenging problem at the emergency room, often associated with potentially treatable causes. We suggest that use of the acronym DANCE (Diagnosis of chorea, Acute stroke protocol, Normal glucose levels, Check neuroimaging, Exposure to drugs) could form a potential initial approach in the evaluation, in order to emphasize causes that require prompt proper management (e.g. thrombolysis).RESUMO Introdu ção: Coreia é um distúrbio do movimento caracterizado por contrações musculares caóticas, migratórias, aleatórias e involuntárias. Usualmente, define-se como coreia agud...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Long-term safety of azathioprine for treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Conclusion: Azathioprine may be considered a safe agent for long-term treatment (>10 years) of NMOSD, but continuous vigilance for infections and malignancies is required.RESUMO Introdu ção: A azatioprina é um tratamento comum de primeira linha para os transtornos do espectro neuromielite óptica (NMOSD). Objetivo: Este estudo visou determinar a segurança do tratamento a longo prazo (>10 anos) da NMOSD com a azatioprina. M étodos: Foi realizada revisão retrospectiva de todos os prontuários de pacientes que preenchiam critérios de NMOSD de acordo com o “ International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria for...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Who is in charge when I have a headache? Brazilian version of the Headache-Specific Locus of Control Scale
Conclusions: The Brazilian version of the HSLC is a valid and reliable measure of headache-specific LOC beliefs. It is important to consider the balance between the three LOCs for each individual, instead of interpreting them separately.RESUMO Introdu ção: O lócus de controle específico para a dor de cabeça (LOC) refere-se às crenças dos indivíduos acerca de seu controle sobre o início, o curso e as consequências das dores de cabeça. As crenças sobre LOC têm sido associadas à depressão, às estratégias de enfrentamento, à incapa cidade relacionada às dores de cabeça e aos resultados do tratamento. Ob...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Phytohormone abscisic acid boosts pentobarbital-induced sleep through activation of GABA-A, PPARβ and PPARγ receptor signaling
Conclusions: The data showed that ABA boosts pentobarbital-induced sleep and that GABA-A, PPAR β and PPAR γ receptors are, at least in part, involved in ABA signaling.RESUMO Introdu ção: Os distúrbios do sono induzem a ansiedade e esquecimento e mudam hábitos. Os medicamentos hipnóticos químicos utilizados atualmente têm efeitos colaterais graves e, portanto, as pessoas são atraídas para o uso de compostos naturais, como agentes de cura à base de plantas. O ácido ab scísico (ABA) é produzido em uma variedade de tecidos de mamíferos e está envolvido em muitas funções neurofisiológicas. Objetivo: I...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Predisposing factors and impact of healthcare-associated infections in patients with status epilepticus
Conclusions: HCAIs are a common complication among Ecuadorian patients with SE and were related to a lower survival rate at three months. Prolonged hospital length of stay, RSE and CCI ≥ 2 were associated with the risk of developing HCAIs.RESUMEN Antecedentes: Pocos estudios han evaluado la incidencia, los factores predisponentes y el impacto de las infecciones asociadas a los cuidados de salud (IACS) en pacientes con Estatus Epil éptico (EE). Objetivo: Evaluar los factores predisponentes de IACS en pacientes con EE y su impacto evolutivo después de tres meses. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis retrospectivo de l...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Cognition and chronic pain: an analysis on community-dwelling elderly caregivers and non-caregivers
Conclusion: In general, it was observed that pain-free individuals presented better performance. No relationship was observed between the factors care and pain regarding cognitive performance.RESUMO Introdu ção: Nos últimos anos, observou-se crescente número de idosos que realizam o cuidado a outro idoso no mesmo domicílio. Esses idosos estão mais susceptíveis à sobrecarga e à presença de dor crônica, sendo que a dor pode influenciar negativamente as variáveis cognitivas. Objetivo: Compa rar o desempenho e o processamento cognitivo de cuidadores idosos e não cuidadores com e sem dor crônica. Métodos: ...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
