IN THIS ISSUE:

December 10 Highlights
Neurology 1999 53: 1902. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO REVIEWERS:

A message from the editors to our ad hoc reviewers
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EDITORIALS:

Dennis W. Dickson and Paul Brown

Multiple prion types in the same brain
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Robert G. Holloway and Thomas E. Feasby

To test or not to test?
Neurology 1999 53: 1905. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Simon Lovestone

Diabetes and dementia
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SPECIAL ARTICLES:

Mark Hallett and Irene Litvan

Evaluation of surgery for Parkinson’s disease: A Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Neurology 1999 53: 1910. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

Robert M. Sapolsky and Gary K. Steinberg

Gene therapy using viral vectors for acute neurologic insults
Neurology 1999 53: 1922. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED PUBLICATION:

D. E. Bulman, K. A. Scoggan, M. D. van Oene, M. W. Nicolle, A. F. Hahn, L. L. Tollar, and G. C. Ebers

A novel sodium channel mutation in a family with hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Neurology 1999 53: 1932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

ARTICLES:

A. Ott, R. P. Stolk, F. van Harskamp, H. A. P. Pols, A. Hofman, and M. M. B. Breteler

Diabetes mellitus and the risk of dementia: The Rotterdam Study
Neurology 1999 53: 1937. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yaakov Stern, Steven Albert, Ming-Xin Tang, and Wei-Yen Tsai

Rate of memory decline in AD is related to education and occupation: Cognitive reserve?
Neurology 1999 53: 1942. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Christophe Tzourio, Carole Dufouil, Pierre Ducimetière, and Annick Alpérovitch

Cognitive decline in individuals with high blood pressure: A longitudinal study in the elderly
Neurology 1999 53: 1948. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

C. Helmer, D. Damon, L. Letenneur, C. Fabrigoule, P. Barberger-Gateau, S. Lafont, R. Fuhrer, T. Antonucci, D. Commenges, J. M. Orgogozo, and J. F. Dartigues

Marital status and risk of Alzheimer’s disease: A French population-based cohort study
Neurology 1999 53: 1953. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. M. Mehta, A. Ott, S. Kalmijn, A. J. C. Slooter, C. M. van Duijn, A. Hofman, and M. M. B. Breteler

Head trauma and risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: The Rotterdam Study
Neurology 1999 53: 1959. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

A. Fontaine, P. Azouvi, P. Remy, B. Bussel, and Y. Samson

Functional anatomy of neuropsychological deficits after severe traumatic brain injury
Neurology 1999 53: 1963. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

D. A. Grimes, A. E. Lang, and C. B. Bergeron

Dementia as the most common presentation of cortical-basal ganglionic degeneration
Neurology 1999 53: 1969. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

J. Verghese, H. A. Crystal, D. W. Dickson, and R. B. Lipton

Validity of clinical criteria for the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies
Neurology 1999 53: 1974. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

D. C. Marson, S. M. Annis, B. McInturff, A. Bartolucci, and L. E. Harrell

Error behaviors associated with loss of competency in Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 1999 53: 1983. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

K. Andersen, L. J. Launer, M. E. Dewey, L. Letenneur, A. Ott, J. R. M. Copeland, J.-F. Dartigues, P. Kragh–Sorensen, M. Baldereschi, C. Brayne, A. Lobo, J. M. Martinez–Lage, T. Stijnen, and A. Hofman

Gender differences in the incidence of AD and vascular dementia: The EURODEM Studies
Neurology 1999 53: 1992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A- K. Berger, L. Fratiglioni, Y. Forsell, B. Winblad, and L. Bäckman

The occurrence of depressive symptoms in the preclinical phase of AD: A population-based study
Neurology 1999 53: 1998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Gómez-Isla, W. B. Growdon, M. McNamara, K. Newell, E. Gómez-Tortosa, E. T. Hedley-Whyte, and B. T. Hyman

Clinicopathologic correlates in temporal cortex in dementia with Lewy bodies
Neurology 1999 53: 2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. R. Farlow, P. A. Cyrus, A. Nadel, D. K. Lahiri, A. Brashear, and B. Gulanski

Metrifonate treatment of AD: Influence of APOE genotype
Neurology 1999 53: 2010. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

R. L. Schwartz, A. M. Barrett, M. Kim, and K. M. Heilman

Ipsilesional intentional neglect and the effect of cueing
Neurology 1999 53: 2017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Paolo Bartolomeo and Sylvie Chokron

Left unilateral neglect or right hyperattention?
Neurology 1999 53: 2023. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. J. Meador, D. W. Loring, K. Lee, M. Hughes, G. Lee, M. Nichols, and K. M. Heilman

Cerebral lateralization: Relationship of language and ideomotor praxis
Neurology 1999 53: 2028. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

G. Rezza, M. Dorrucci, M. Andreoni, C. Arpino, A. De Luca, P. Monini, E. Nicastri, M. B. Alliegro, P. Pezzotti, and B. Ensoli

Does HHV-8 have a protective role on the development of HIV encephalopathy?
Neurology 1999 53: 2032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

C. Juhász, F. Nagy, C. Watson, E. A. da Silva, O. Muzik, D. C. Chugani, J. Shah, and H. T. Chugani

Glucose and [¹¹C]flumazenil positron emission tomography abnormalities of thalamic nuclei in temporal lobe epilepsy
Neurology 1999 53: 2037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

B. M. Maton, I. M. Najm, Y. Wang, H. O. Lüders, and T. C. Ng

Postictal in situ MRS brain lactate in the rat kindling model
Neurology 1999 53: 2045. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

R. C. Martin, S. Sawrie, J. Hugg, F. Gilliam, E. Faught, and R. Kuzniecky

Cognitive correlates of 1H MRSI–detected hippocampal abnormalities in temporal lobe epilepsy
Neurology 1999 53: 2052. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Deb K. Pal

Methodologic issues in assessing risk factors for epilepsy in an epidemiologic study in India
Neurology 1999 53: 2058. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

A. Nicoletti, A. Reggio, A. Bartoloni, G. Failla, V. Sofia, F. Bartalesi, M. Roselli, H. Gamboa, E. Salazar, R. Osinaga, F. Paradisi, G. Tempera, M. Dumas, and A. J. Hall

Prevalence of epilepsy in rural Bolivia: A door-to-door survey
Neurology 1999 53: 2064. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. J. Smith, J. C. Keel, B. D. Greenberg, L. F. Adams, P. J. Schmidt, D. A. Rubinow, and E. M. Wassermann

Menstrual cycle effects on cortical excitability
Neurology 1999 53: 2069. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

R. P. Lesser, S. H. Kim, L. Beyderman, D. L. Miglioretti, W. R. S. Webber, M. Bare, B. Cysyk, G. Krauss, and B. Gordon

Brief bursts of pulse stimulation terminate afterdischarges caused by cortical stimulation
Neurology 1999 53: 2073. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

N. R. Miller, M. A. Johnson, S. R. Paul, C. A. Girkin, J. D. Perry, M. Endres, and G. L. Krauss

Visual dysfunction in patients receiving vigabatrin: Clinical and electrophysiologic findings
Neurology 1999 53: 2082. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Prat, L. Weinrib, B. Becher, J. Poirier, P. Duquette, R. Couture, and J. P. Antel

Bradykinin B₁ receptor expression and function on T lymphocytes in active multiple sclerosis
Neurology 1999 53: 2087. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

L. M. Metz, D. Sabuda, R. J. Hilsden, R. Enns, and J. B. Meddings

Gastric tolerance of high-dose pulse oral prednisone in multiple sclerosis
Neurology 1999 53: 2093. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Samii, K. Markopoulou, Z. K. Wszolek, V. Sossi, T. Dobko, E. Mak, D. B. Calne, and A. J. Stoessl

PET studies of parkinsonism associated with mutation in the -synuclein gene
Neurology 1999 53: 2097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Eng-King Tan and Joseph Jankovic

Botulinum toxin A in patients with oromandibular dystonia: Long-term follow-up
Neurology 1999 53: 2102. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

M. M. Robertson, S. Banerjee, R. Kurlan, D. J. Cohen, J. F. Leckman, W. McMahon, D. L. Pauls, P. Sandor, and B. J. M. van de Wetering

The Tourette Syndrome Diagnostic Confidence Index: Development and clinical associations
Neurology 1999 53: 2108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

P. James B. Dyck, Jane E. Norell, and Peter James Dyck

Microvasculitis and ischemia in diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy
Neurology 1999 53: 2113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

C. W. Ang, N. Yuki, B. C. Jacobs, M. Koga, P. A. Van Doorn, P. I. M. Schmitz, and F. G. A. Van Der Meché

Rapidly progressive, predominantly motor Guillain-Barré syndrome with anti-GalNAc-GD1a antibodies
Neurology 1999 53: 2122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. T. Mackay, A. J. Kornberg, L. K. Shield, and X. Dennett

Benign acute childhood myositis: Laboratory and clinical features
Neurology 1999 53: 2127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S. L. Ho, P. W. Cheng, W. C. Wong, F. L. Chan, S. K. Lo, L. S. W. Li, K. L. Tsang, and L. L. Y. Leong

A case-controlled MRI/MRA study of neurovascular contact in hemifacial spasm
Neurology 1999 53: 2132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Bingren Hu, Chunli Liu, and Justin A. Zivin

Reduction of intracerebral hemorrhaging in a rabbit embolic stroke model
Neurology 1999 53: 2140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

E. H. Aylward, N. J. Minshew, G. Goldstein, N. A. Honeycutt, A. M. Augustine, K. O. Yates, P. E. Barta, and G. D. Pearlson

MRI volumes of amygdala and hippocampus in non–mentally retarded autistic adolescents and adults
Neurology 1999 53: 2145. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Roy Freeman, Lewis Landsberg, and James Young

The treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension with 3,4-DL-threo-dihydroxyphenylserine: A randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial
Neurology 1999 53: 2151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Lloyd B. Minor, Thomas Haslwanter, Dominik Straumann, and David S. Zee

Hyperventilation-induced nystagmus in patients with vestibular schwannoma
Neurology 1999 53: 2158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

HISTORICAL NEUROLOGY:

Paul Krack

Relicts of dancing mania: The dancing procession of Echternach
Neurology 1999 53: 2169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

G. Puoti, G. Giaccone, G. Rossi, B. Canciani, O. Bugiani, and F. Tagliavini

Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: Co-occurrence of different types of PrP^Sc in the same brain
Neurology 1999 53: 2173. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. O. McCarron, K. L. Hoffmann, D. M. DeLong, L. Gray, A. M. Saunders, and M. J. Alberts

Intracerebral hemorrhage outcome: Apolipoprotein E genotype, hematoma, and edema volumes
Neurology 1999 53: 2176. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

T. Hirano, S. J. Read, D. F. Abbott, J. I. Sachinidis, H. J. Tochon-Danguy, G. F. Egan, C. F. Bladin, A. M. Scott, W. J. McKay, and G. A. Donnan

No evidence of hypoxic tissue on ¹⁸F-fluoromisonidazole PET after intracerebral hemorrhage
Neurology 1999 53: 2179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. Yoneda, M. Maeda, H. Kimura, A. Fujii, K. Katayama, and M. Kuriyama

Vasogenic edema on MELAS: A serial study with diffusion-weighted MR imaging
Neurology 1999 53: 2182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Janis McFerrin, W. King Engel, and Valerie Askanas

Cultured inclusion-body myositis muscle fibers do not accumulate ß-amyloid precursor protein and can be innervated
Neurology 1999 53: 2184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. Ikezoe, T. Yoshimura, T. Taniwaki, E. Matsuura, H. Furuya, T. Yamada, K. Nagamatsu, and J. Kira

Autosomal dominant familial spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy with gynecomastia
Neurology 1999 53: 2187. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Melberg, N. Dahl, J. Hetta, S. Valind, I. Nennesmo, P. O. Lundberg, and R. Raininko

Neuroimaging study in autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia, deafness, and narcolepsy
Neurology 1999 53: 2190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K.-O. Lövblad, R. Thomas, P. M. Jakob, T. Scammell, C. Bassetti, M. Griswold, J. Ives, J. Matheson, R. R. Edelman, and S. Warach

Silent functional magnetic resonance imaging demonstrates focal activation in rapid eye movement sleep
Neurology 1999 53: 2193. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. H. T. M. Koelman, A. A. J. Hilgevoord, L. J. Bour, J. D. Speelman, and B. W. Ongerboer de Visser

Soleus H-reflex tests in causalgia-dystonia compared with dystonia and mimicked dystonic posture
Neurology 1999 53: 2196. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

R. B. Banati, G. W. Goerres, R. Myers, R. N. Gunn, F. E. Turkheimer, G. W. Kreutzberg, D. J. Brooks, T. Jones, and J. S. Duncan

[¹¹C](R)-PK11195 positron emission tomography imaging of activated microglia in vivo in Rasmussen’s encephalitis
Neurology 1999 53: 2199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

H. S. O’Halloran, J. R. Berger, R. S. Baker, W. B. Lee, P. A. Pearson, and S. Ryan

Optic nerve edema as a consequence of respiratory disease
Neurology 1999 53: 2204. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

Marinella Carpo, Silvia Allaria, Guglielmo Scarlato, and Eduardo Nobile-Orazio

Marginally improved detection of GM1 antibodies by Covalink ELISA in multifocal motor neuropathy
Neurology 1999 53: 2206. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Augusto Caraceni, Silvana Scolari, Gianfrancesco Gallino, and Fabio Simonetti

Meningeal metastases from malignant melanoma presenting with gaze-evoked tinnitus
Neurology 1999 53: 2207. [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

T. Matsui, M. Higuchi, N. Okamura, H. Arai, and H. Sasaki

A practical method to predict rate of cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 1999 53: 2208. [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. David Clark and Janette Elliott

Gabapentin-induced anorgasmia
Neurology 1999 53: 2209. [Full Text]  

F. Schon, P. E. Hart, T. L. Hodgson, A. L. M. Pambakian, M. Ruprah, E. M. Williamson, and C. Kennard

Suppression of pendular nystagmus by smoking cannabis in a patient with multiple sclerosis
Neurology 1999 53: 2209. [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

S. C. Schachter, B. Vazquez, R. S. Fisher, K. D. Laxer, D. Combs-Cantrell, E. Faught, L. J. Willmore, G. L. Morris, L. Ojemann, G. D. Montouris, David Chadwick, Michael Privitera, Joyce A. Cramer, S. C. Schachter, B. Vazquez, R. S. Fisher, K. D. Laxer, D. T. Combs-Cantrell, E. Faught, L. J. Willmore, G. L. Morris, L. Ojemann, D. Bennett, P. Mesenbrink, J. D’Souza, L. Kramer, and G. D. Montouris

Oxcarbazepine in a monotherapy trial for partial seizures—Placebo-controlled studies in neurology: Where do they stop?
Neurology 1999 53: 2211. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tsung O. Cheng, G. P. Anzola, M. Magoni, M. Guindani, L. Rozzini, and G. Dalla Volta

Potential source of cerebral embolism in migraine with aura: a transcranial Doppler study
Neurology 1999 53: 2211. [Full Text]  

Gary McAbee, Anoja Madison, David A. Drachman, G. L. Krauss, A. Krumholz, and G. Li

Risk factors for seizure-related motor vehicle crashes in patients with epilepsy
Neurology 1999 53: 2211. [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Patrick Pullicino, William Burke, Stephan A. Mayer, and Sharon Kossoff

Withdrawal of life support in the neurologic intensive care unit
Neurology 1999 53: 2211. [Full Text]  

James W. Schmidley and Steven P. Ringel

Practicing neurology: a delicate balance
Neurology 1999 53: 2211. [Full Text]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Neurology 1999 53: 28A. [Full Text]  

Jeremy M. Silverman and Oscar L. Lopez

Genetics of Mental Disorders: A Guide for Students, Clinicians, and Researchers
Neurology 1999 53: 2217. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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