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Myotonic dystrophy type 1 in South Korea: a comprehensive analysis of cancer and comorbidity risks Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Incheol Seo, Jin-Mo Park
Background and purpose Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder characterized by myotonia and progressive muscle weakness. Beyond the primary symptoms, there is growing concern regarding a higher incidence of certain comorbidities in DM1 patients, including cancer, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and cataracts. This study was designed to examine the occurrence of these
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Cognitive assessment during the phases of a spontaneous migraine: a prospective cohort study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Jason C. Ray, David Darby, Helmut Butzkueven, Manjit S. Matharu, Elspeth J. Hutton
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Expanding SPG18 clinical spectrum: autosomal dominant mutation causes complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia in a large family Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Assunta Trinchillo, Valeria Valente, Marcello Esposito, Miriana Migliaccio, Aniello Iovino, Michele Picciocchi, Nunzia Cuomo, Carmela Caccavale, Cristofaro Nocerino, Laura De Rosa, Elena Salvatore, Giovanna Maria Pierantoni, Valeria Menchise, Simona Paladino, Chiara Criscuolo
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Effects of different modalities of transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke cognitive impairment: a network meta-analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Yulin Yang, Wanpeng Chang, Jiangtao Ding, Hongli Xu, Xiao Wu, Lihong Ma, Yanwen Xu
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Multiple sclerosis associated with adalimumab use in ankylosing spondylitis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Hongmei Tan, Lei Zhou, Chongbo Zhao, Chao Quan, Jingzi ZhangBao
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Earlier age of symptom onset in younger generation of familial cases of multiple sclerosis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Aleksa Jovanovic, Tatjana Pekmezovic, Sarlota Mesaros, Ivana Novakovic, Borut Peterlin, Nikola Veselinovic, Olivera Tamas, Jovana Ivanovic, Gorica Maric, Marko Andabaka, Nikola Momcilovic, Jelena Drulovic
Aim The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of familial MS (fMS) in Belgrade MS population, discern the differences between the persons with fMS and sporadic MS, and to detect the presence of anticipation phenomenon in fMS patients. Methods The data on the demographic and clinical characteristics of MS patients was obtained from the Belgrade MS population Registry. In cases of vertical transmission
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Optimized trans-cranial direct current stimulation for prolonged consciousness disorder in a patient with titanium mesh cranioplasty Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Sun Im, Geun-Young Park, Tae-Woo Kim, Seong Hoon Lim
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Nusinersen in adults with type 3 spinal muscular atrophy: long-term outcomes on motor and respiratory function Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Catarina Serrão, Sara Domingues, Catarina Falcão de Campos, Susana Moreira, Isabel Conceição, Mamede de Carvalho, Miguel Oliveira Santos
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Utilization of EEG microstates as a prospective biomarker for assessing the impact of ketogenic diet in GLUT1-DS Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Jianhua Chen, Liri Jin, Nan Lin
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Genetic aspects of ataxias in a cohort of Turkish patients Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Basak Gogus, Muhsin Elmas, Ulku Turk Boru
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Exploring variability in cognitive functioning in patients with spinal muscular atrophy: a scoping review Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-06
Abstract The cognitive functioning of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is not well understood, prompting a call for more research to better grasp cognitive involvement in SMA. This study aims to explore recent findings regarding cognitive outcomes in SMA patients, including correlations between clinical features and cognitive abilities. The investigation seeks to identify commonly used
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in a man surviving COVID-19: disentangling a casual or causal association by neuropathology Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Alessia Perna, Elisa Colaizzo, Anna Ladogana, Gabriella Silvestri, Simone Baiardi
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The efficacy and safety of lecanemab 10 mg/kg biweekly compared to a placebo in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-03
Abstract Alzheimer’s disease, prevalent in individuals aged 60 and above, constitutes most dementia cases and significantly impairs memory and cognitive functions. With global Alzheimer’s cases projected to triple by 2050, there is a pressing need for effective interventions. Lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid-beta plaques, shows promise in slowing Alzheimer’s progression. Positive
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Sex hormones and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Yaxian Hu, Fei Zou, Wei Lu
Background Females are considered to have an increased susceptibility to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) than males, especially aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive NMOSD, indicating that sex hormones may be involved in the NMOSD pathogenesis. However, the causality between sex hormones and NMOSD still remains unclear. Methods Based on the genome-wide association study (GWAS) data of
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The transition of medication overuse status by acute medication categories in episodic or chronic migraine patients to non-overuse status after receiving anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of phase 3 randomized control trial Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-02
Abstract Objective The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine whether patients with episodic (EM) or chronic migraine (CM), who were treated with anti-CGRP antibodies, showed a reversal from medication overuse (MO) or medication overuse headache (MOH) status at their baseline to non-overuse status. Furthermore, this study aimed to establish which acute headache medication
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A novel ATP13A2 variant causing complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-01
Abstract Background ATP13A2 is a monogenic causative gene of Parkinson’s disease, whose biallelic mutations can result in Kufor-Rakeb syndrome. Biallelic mutations in ATP13A2 have also been reported in pure or complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Here, we report clinical, neuroimaging, and genetic findings from a patient with a novel homozygous mutation in ATP13A2 presenting with HSP plus
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Association between renal insufficiency and lesion characteristics of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Dong Young Jeong, Yea Na Shin, Sang Hee Ha, Jun Young Chang, Dong-Wha Kang, Sun U. Kwon, Bum Joon Kim
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Essential tremor is associated with reduced serum ceruloplasmin levels Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Xiaotong Hou, Liting Wei, Jinshun Liu, Shibo Li, Jiwei Zhang
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An unusual stroke chameleon: acute isolated sialorrhea Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Lucio Tremolizzo, Eugenio Funelli, Daniele Mattavelli, Chiara Benzoni, Ildebrando Appollonio
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Neurolymphomatosis as primary presentation of extra-nodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Maria Inês Silva, Pedro Santos, Diana Viegas, Miguel Miranda, Vera Montes, Fernando Pita, Cátia Carmona
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Ocrelizumab use in multiple sclerosis: a real-world experience in a changing therapeutic scenario Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Lorena Lorefice, Paolo Mellino, Jessica Frau, Giancarlo Coghe, Giuseppe Fenu, Eleonora Cocco
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Psychometrics and diagnostics of the Italian version of the Alternate Verbal Fluency Battery (AVFB) in non-demented Parkinson’s disease patients Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Edoardo Nicolò Aiello, Francesca Mameli, Fabiana Ruggiero, Eleonora Zirone, Stefano Zago, Sylvie Piacentini, Barbara Poletti, Maria Rita Reitano, Gabriella Santangelo, Nicola Ticozzi, Vincenzo Silani, Alberto Priori, Roberta Ferrucci
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Epidemiology and management of transient ischemic attack in Trieste district, how day hospital assessment improves outcomes: a five-year retrospective study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Caruso Paola, Prandin Gabriele, Rossi Lucrezia, Cegalin Matteo, Lugnan Carlo, Pasquin Fulvio, Ugo Giulio Sisto, Furlanis Giovanni, Naccarato Marcello, Cominotto Franco, Manganotti Paolo
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Relationships between obesity and functional outcome after ischemic stroke: a Mendelian randomization study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jieyi Lu, Siqi Gong, Juehua Zhu, Qi Fang
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Tacrolimus-associated neurotoxicity isolated to the brainstem: two illustrative cases and a systematic review of the literature Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Simone Rossi, Rita Rinaldi, Gian Maria Asioli, Valentina Barone, Paolo Pianta, Matteo Cescon, Maria Cristina Morelli, Luca Faccioli, Luca Spinardi, Pietro Cortelli, Maria Guarino
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Meta-analysis of the relationship between the number and location of perivascular spaces in the brain and cognitive function Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09
Abstract Background Cerebral perivascular spaces are part of the cerebral microvascular structure and play a role in lymphatic drainage and the removal of waste products from the brain. Relationships of the number and location of such spaces with cognition are unclear. Objective To meta-analyze available data on potential associations of severity and location of perivascular spaces with cognitive performance
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Decomposed FDG PET-based phenotypic heterogeneity predicting clinical prognosis and decision-making in temporal lobe epilepsy patients Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Kun Guo, Zhiyong Quan, Guiyu Li, Baojuan Li, Fei Kang, Jing Wang
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A rare stroke mimic: neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Lizhang Chen, Hui Lang, Ammar Taha Abdullah Abdulaziz, Muke Zhou, Li He
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Lettre to editor: Case report of an ictal asystole as debut in new onset epilepsy Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06
Abstract The case report describes a 65-year-old man with arterial hypertension and a metallic aortic valve who presented to the emergency room for a loss of consciousness event and memory impairment. The electroencephalographic recording showed right temporal epileptiform activity followed by a 9 s asystole with quick consciousness recovery. The patient was diagnosed with right temporal epilepsy with
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JAM2 variants can be more common in primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) cases than those appear; may be due to a founder mutation Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-05
Abstract Introduction Mutations in JAM2 have been linked to ~ 2% of primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) cases. PFBC is a rare neurological disorder characterized by excessive calcium deposition in the brain. It causes movement disorders and psychiatric problems. Six other genes were identified as causing PFBC. However, the genetic basis of ~ 50% of PFBC cases remains unknown. This study presented
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Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with and without chemosensory disorders at disease onset: a psychophysical and magnetic resonance imaging exploratory study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Maria Paola Cecchini, Francesca Benedetta Pizzini, Federico Boschi, Alessandro Marcon, Lucia Moro, Elizabeth Gordon, Nicolas Guizard, Enrica Cavedo, Maria Jimena Ricatti, Sheila Veronese, Stefano Tamburin, Michele Tinazzi, Giancarlo Mansueto, Andrea Sbarbati
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The Glasgow Coma Scale: 50-year anniversary Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Victor Aguilar-Fuentes, Patricia Orozco-Puga, Amado Jiménez-Ruiz
In 1974, Sir Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett wrote the “Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness, A practical scale,” which has become one of the most influential papers in the history of traumatic brain injury, with more than 10,000 citations as of January 2024. Today, it is one of the most widely used tools in emergency departments, providing a reliable general overview of the patient’s consciousness
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Cardiac autonomic involvement in Huntington’s disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Dilek İşcan, Yakup Çetinkaya
Introduction Huntington’s disease (HD) is known as a neurodegenerative disease with movement disorder and cognitive impairment; autonomic involvement is also becoming common in some recent studies. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the presence of cardiac autonomic involvement in HD patients. Method Time and frequency domain parameters obtained from the 24-h Holter ECG(hECG) were compared between
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A novel pathogenic variant in TDP2 causes spinocerebellar ataxia autosomal recessive 23 accompanied by pituitary tumor and hyperhidrosis: a case report Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Yuqiu Zheng, Yingfang She, Zhengwei Su, Kanghui Huang, Shuda Chen, Liemin Zhou
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Advances in using ultrasound to regulate the nervous system Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Rui Feng, Hanqing Sheng, Yajun Lian
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Atypical and delayed spinal cord MRI features of COVID-19-associated myelopathies: a report of four cases and literature review Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jie Wang, Huijun Zhang, Jingya Lin, Lingli Yang, Lipeng Zhao, Ailian Du
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Influenza B-induced longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and bithalamic acute disseminated encephalomyelitis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Naomi Geurs, Kathleen Hoffbauer, An Belmans, Harald De Cauwer
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Bilateral delayed non-ischemic enhancing brain lesions after treatment with flow-diverter Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Teresa Perillo, Andrea Manto
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Impact of vortioxetine on psychosocial functioning moderated by symptoms of fatigue in post-COVID-19 condition: a secondary analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Sebastian Badulescu, Gia Han Le, Sabrina Wong, Angela T. H. Kwan, Ziji Guo, Kayla M. Teopiz, Lee Phan, Mehala Subramaniapillai, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Rodrigo B. Mansur, Roger S. McIntyre
Introduction Fatigue is a prominent symptom in post-COVID condition (PCC) sequelae, termed “long COVID.” Herein, we aim to ascertain the effect of fatigue on psychosocial function in persons living with PCC. Methods This post hoc analysis evaluated the effects of vortioxetine on measures of fatigue as assessed by the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) in psychosocial function as measured by the Sheehan Disability
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Morgellons disease: a narrative review Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Jana Dib El Jalbout, Heba Sati, Perla Ghalloub, Grace El Bejjani, Rim Karam, Arpit Mago, Marita Salame, Lara Saoudi, Antonio Baez Desangles, Nancy Emmanuel
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Overnight switch from carbamazepine to eslicarbazepine in a real-life clinical scenario: a retrospective study Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Biagio Maria Sancetta, Lorenzo Ricci, Jacopo Lanzone, Marilisa Boscarino, Flavia Narducci, Giulia Lippa, Marianna Nesta, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Mario Tombini, Giovanni Assenza
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A systematic review of immunotherapy in high-grade glioma: learning from the past to shape future perspectives Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Giacomo Sferruzza, Stefano Consoli, Fedele Dono, Giacomo Evangelista, Alessia Giugno, Edoardo Pronello, Eleonara Rollo, Marina Romozzi, Lucrezia Rossi, Umberto Pensato
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Recurrent lacunar strokes in a patient with small vessel disease: rare but not negligible cause of Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Maria Rosaria Bagnato, Ilaria Ciullo, Marina Diomedi
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Marchiafava-Bignami disease: why not Marchiafava-Bignami-Carducci disease? Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Marianna Bugiani, Orso Bugiani
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Using an expanded algorithm to estimate prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in U.S. and UK Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Ali Abbasi, Henrik Fryk, Jan Rudnik, Richard White, Mark Vanderkelen, Anna Scowcroft, Kerina Bonar
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A case of exacerbated encephalopathy with stroke-like episodes and lactic acidosis triggered by metformin in a patient with MELAS Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Hui Jin Shin, Ji-Hoon Na, Young-Mock Lee
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Cerebral infarction in Behçet’s syndrome caused by obliterative focal arteritis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 D. P. Kidd, A. Adams
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Footloose (footloose), footloose Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract A 78-year-old woman without past relevant medical history presented to the emergency department for acute transient dysarthria. NIHSS was 0/42. Neurological examination revealed chorea-like movements over the left limbs, especially the foot. No other neurological signs were present. CT perfusion showed right cortical hypoperfusion due to right M2 occlusion, basal-ganglia perfusion was normal
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“Qui la voce sua soave”: “Maria Callas’ dermatomyositis”—art beyond disease and its stigma Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract Not available for a historical note.
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Jan Prus (1859–1926) Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Krystyna Makowska, Andrzej Rychlik, Sławomir Gonkowski
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Amitriptyline induced rosacea-like rash Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Cristian Fidanzi, Giorgia Salvia, Nicolò Mori, Giovanni Bagnoni, Agata Janowska
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Exploring thrombus composition in cerebral venous thrombosis: the first case report with initial insights and implications for treatment advancements Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Ghil Schwarz, Angelo Cascio Rizzo, Martina Di Como, Guglielmo Pero, Amedeo Cervo, Antonio Macera, Maria Costanza Aquilano, Cristina Motto, Marco Bacigaluppi, Alessandra Protti, Emanuela Bonoldi, Mariangela Piano, Elio Clemente Agostoni
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A seizure in the eye of the beholder: painting an absence-to-bilateral-tonic–clonic seizure Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Maria S. Barrios, Christian Rainey, Anteneh M. Feyissa
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When the brain moves away: a case of sphenoidal sinus encephalocele Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Simona Scolastico, Matteo Pugnaghi, Stefano Meletti
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The Epilepsy Surgery Satisfaction Questionnaire (ESSQ-19): Italian language translation and validation Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Margherita Burani, Giada Giovannini, Matteo Pugnaghi, Niccolò Orlandi, Maria Cristina Cioclu, Anna Elisabetta Vaudano, Elisa Moriconi, Giacomo Pavesi, Stefano Meletti
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Usefulness of the Berg Balance Scale for prediction of fall risk in multiple sclerosis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Ender Ayvat, Mert Doğan, Fatma Ayvat, Özge Onursal Kılınç, Gülşah Sütçü, Muhammed Kılınç, Sibel Aksu Yıldırım
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Correlation between serum biomarkers, brain volume, and retinal neuronal loss in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13
Abstract Purpose To compare the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL), retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness measurement in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD) and controls using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). We also assessed the relationship between SD-OCT measurements and cognitive measures, serum biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
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Cerebral thromboembolic complications during cerebral angiography and their risk factors in different subgroups: Analysis of 2,457 procedures Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-13
Abstract Purpose Diagnostic cerebral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is an invasive examination that involves catheterization of the major supra-aortic arterial trunks and evaluation of intracranial vessels for diagnostic purposes. Although considered the gold standard method for investigating cerebrovascular diseases, DSA carries measurable and potentially serious complication rates. This report
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Generalized anosognosia, anosodiaphoria, and visual hallucinations with bilateral enucleation after severe bifrontal brain injury: a case report describing similarities with and differences from Anton syndrome Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Gabriel Rodríguez, Abana Azariah, Alexandra Meurgue Ritter, Yoshua Esquenazi, Mark Sherer, Corwin Boake, Valentina Ladera Fernandez, Ricardo Garcia-Garcia
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Chitinases as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Neurol. Sci. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Aoling Xu, Yujun Luo, Yudi Tang, Fen Yang, Xiaolian Gao, Guiyuan Qiao, Xinhong Zhu, Jing Zhou