IN THIS ISSUE:

January 25 Highlights
Neurology 2000 54: 279. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Richard B. Lipton

Fair winds and foul headaches: Risk factors and triggers of migraine
Neurology 2000 54: 280. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carl E. Stafstrom and Susan Spencer

The ketogenic diet: A therapy in search of an explanation
Neurology 2000 54: 282. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Justin C. McArthur and Karl Kieburtz

Of mice and men: A model of HIV encephalitis
Neurology 2000 54: 284. [Full Text] [PDF]  

IN MEMORIAM:

Robert Galbraith Heath, MD, DMSci (1915–1999)
Neurology 2000 54: 286. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

P. M. Pullicino, J. L. Halperin, and J. L. P. Thompson

Stroke in patients with heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
Neurology 2000 54: 288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED PUBLICATION:

V. W. Henderson, A. Paganini-Hill, B. L. Miller, R. J. Elble, P. F. Reyes, D. Shoupe, C. A. McCleary, R. A. Klein, A. M. Hake, and M. R. Farlow

Estrogen for Alzheimer’s disease in women: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Neurology 2000 54: 295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ARTICLES:

L. J. Cooke, M. S. Rose, and W. J. Becker

Chinook winds and migraine headache
Neurology 2000 54: 302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

N. Breslau, L. R. Schultz, W. F. Stewart, R. B. Lipton, V. C. Lucia, and K. M. A. Welch

Headache and major depression: Is the association specific to migraine?
Neurology 2000 54: 308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S.-J. Wang, J.-L. Fuh, S.-R. Lu, C.-Y. Liu, L.-C. Hsu, P.-N. Wang, and H.-C. Liu

Chronic daily headache in Chinese elderly: Prevalence, risk factors, and biannual follow-up
Neurology 2000 54: 314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Julia J. Kleinschmidt, Kathleen B. Digre, and Rita Hanover

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: Relationship to depression, anxiety, and quality of life
Neurology 2000 54: 319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Liu Lin Thio, Michael Wong, and Kelvin A. Yamada

Ketone bodies do not directly alter excitatory or inhibitory hippocampal synaptic transmission
Neurology 2000 54: 325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. J. Koepp, A. Hammers, C. Labbé, F. G. Woermann, D. J. Brooks, and J. S. Duncan

¹¹C-flumazenil PET in patients with refractory temporal lobe epilepsy and normal MRI
Neurology 2000 54: 332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. R. Towne, E. J. Waterhouse, J. G. Boggs, L. K. Garnett, A. J. Brown, J. R. Smith, Jr., and R. J. DeLorenzo

Prevalence of nonconvulsive status epilepticus in comatose patients
Neurology 2000 54: 340. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Yitzhak Schiller, Gregory D. Cascino, Elson L. So, and W. Richard Marsh

Discontinuation of antiepileptic drugs after successful epilepsy surgery
Neurology 2000 54: 346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Rumbach, D. Sablot, E. Berger, L. Tatu, F. Vuillier, and T. Moulin

Status epilepticus in stroke: Report on a hospital-based stroke cohort
Neurology 2000 54: 350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stefan Schwarz, Kurt Häfner, Alfred Aschoff, and Stefan Schwab

Incidence and prognostic significance of fever following intracerebral hemorrhage
Neurology 2000 54: 354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

O. Miyamoto and R. N. Auer

Hypoxia, hyperoxia, ischemia, and brain necrosis
Neurology 2000 54: 362. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Lanthier, L. Carmant, M. David, A. Larbrisseau, and G. de Veber

Stroke in children: The coexistence of multiple risk factors predicts poor outcome
Neurology 2000 54: 371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Limoges, Y. Persidsky, L. Poluektova, J. Rasmussen, W. Ratanasuwan, M. Zelivyanskaya, D. R. McClernon, E. R. Lanier, and H. E. Gendelman

Evaluation of antiretroviral drug efficacy for HIV-1 encephalitis in SCID mice
Neurology 2000 54: 379. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Linda Chang, Thomas Ernst, Maria Leonido-Yee, and Oliver Speck

Perfusion MRI detects rCBF abnormalities in early stages of HIV–cognitive motor complex
Neurology 2000 54: 389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Prince, S. Lovestone, J. Cervilla, S. Joels, J. Powell, C. Russ, and A. Mann

The association between APOE and dementia does not seem to be mediated by vascular factors
Neurology 2000 54: 397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Corey-Bloom, P. Tiraboschi, L. A. Hansen, M. Alford, B. Schoos, M. N. Sabbagh, E. Masliah, and L. J. Thal

E4 allele dosage does not predict cholinergic activity or synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Tiraboschi, L. A. Hansen, M. Alford, M. N. Sabbagh, B. Schoos, E. Masliah, L. J. Thal, and J. Corey-Bloom

Cholinergic dysfunction in diseases with Lewy bodies
Neurology 2000 54: 407. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Juva, A. Verkkoniemi, P. Viramo, T. Polvikoski, K. Kainulainen, K. Kontula, and R. Sulkava

APOE 4 does not predict mortality, cognitive decline, or dementia in the oldest old
Neurology 2000 54: 412. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. M. Moceri, W. A. Kukull, I. Emanuel, G. van Belle, and E. B. Larson

Early-life risk factors and the development of Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 415. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. J. Thal, M. Forrest, H. Loft, and H. Mengel

Lu 25-109, a muscarinic agonist, fails to improve cognition in Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Brian R. Ott, Kate L. Lapane, and Giovanni Gambassi

Gender differences in the treatment of behavior problems in Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 427. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. M. Gibson, A. B. Singleton, G. Smith, R. Woodward, I. G. McKeith, R. H. Perry, P. G. Ince, C. G. Ballard, J. A. Edwardson, and C. M. Morris

Lack of association of the 2-macroglobulin locus on chromosome 12 in AD
Neurology 2000 54: 433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. C. Dodel, Y. Du, K. R. Bales, F. Gao, B. Eastwood, B. Glazier, R. Zimmer, B. Cordell, A. Hake, R. Evans, D. Gallagher-Thompson, L. W. Thompson, J. R. Tinklenberg, A. Pfefferbaum, E. V. Sullivan, J. Yesavage, L. Altstiel, T. Gasser, M. R. Farlow, G. M. Murphy, Jr., and S. M. Paul

2 Macroglobulin and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N. Sodeyama, M. Yamada, Y. Itoh, N. Suematsu, M. Matsushita, E. Otomo, and H. Mizusawa

2-Macroglobulin polymorphism is not associated with AD or AD-type neuropathology in the Japanese
Neurology 2000 54: 443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Rockwood, C. Wentzel, V. Hachinski, D. B. Hogan, C. MacKnight, and I. McDowell

Prevalence and outcomes of vascular cognitive impairment
Neurology 2000 54: 447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. Marder, H. Zhao, R. H. Myers, M. Cudkowicz, E. Kayson, K. Kieburtz, C. Orme, J. Paulsen, J. B. Penney, Jr., E. Siemers, and I. Shoulson

Rate of functional decline in Huntington’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 452. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. Kompoliti, Q. E. Wang, C. G. Goetz, S. Leurgans, and R. Raman

Effects of central dopaminergic stimulation by apomorphine on speech in Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. S. van der Knaap, S. Naidu, B. K. Kleinschmidt-DeMasters, W. Kamphorst, and H. C. Weinstein

Autosomal dominant diffuse leukoencephalopathy with neuroaxonal spheroids
Neurology 2000 54: 463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

E. Beghi, A. Chiò, M. Inghilleri, L. Mazzini, A. Micheli, G. Mora, M. Poloni, R. Riva, L. Serlenga, D. Testa, and P. Tonali

A randomized controlled trial of recombinant interferon beta-1a in ALS
Neurology 2000 54: 469. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Klaus Jahn, Christian Franke, and Johannes Bufler

Mechanism of block of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channels by purified IgG from seropositive patients with myasthenia gravis
Neurology 2000 54: 474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

ISSUES IN NEUROLOGICAL PRACTICE:

S. P. Ringel, B. G. Vickrey, C. M. Keran, J. Bieber, and W. G. Bradley

Training the future neurology workforce
Neurology 2000 54: 480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

F. Zipp, M. Beyer, H. Gelderblom, D. Wernet, R. Zschenderlein, and M. Weller

No induction of apoptosis by IFN-ß in human antigen-specific T cells
Neurology 2000 54: 485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Berge A. Minassian, Leonarda Ianzano, Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta, and Stephen W. Scherer

Identification of new and common mutations in the EPM2A gene in Lafora disease
Neurology 2000 54: 488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Costanzi-Porrini, D. Tessarolo, C. Abbruzzese, M. Liguori, T. Ashizawa, and M. Giacanelli

An interrupted 34-CAG repeat SCA-2 allele in patients with sporadic spinocerebellar ataxia
Neurology 2000 54: 491. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. C. Juel, J. M. Kiely, K. V. Leone, R. F. Morgan, T. Smith, and L. H. Phillips, II

Isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy caused by a proximal humeral exostosis
Neurology 2000 54: 494. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. De Michele, A. Filla, F. Cavalcanti, A. Tammaro, A. Monticelli, L. Pianese, F. Di Salle, A. Perretti, L. Santoro, G. Caruso, and S. Cocozza

Atypical Friedreich ataxia phenotype associated with a novel missense mutation in the X25 gene
Neurology 2000 54: 496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Sakakibara, T. Hattori, T. Uchiyama, M. Asahina, and T. Yamanishi

Micturitional disturbance in pure autonomic failure
Neurology 2000 54: 499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. M. Ruottinen, M. Partinen, C. Hublin, J. Bergman, M. Haaparanta, O. Solin, and J. O. Rinne

An FDOPA PET study in patients with periodic limb movement disorder and restless legs syndrome
Neurology 2000 54: 502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. A. Gwinn-Hardy, R. Crook, S. Lincoln, C. H. Adler, J. N. Caviness, J. Hardy, and M. Farrer

A kindred with Parkinson’s disease not showing genetic linkage to established loci
Neurology 2000 54: 504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. A. Rocca, B. Colombo, A. Pratesi, G. Comi, and M. Filippi

A magnetization transfer imaging study of the brain in patients with migraine
Neurology 2000 54: 507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Chabriat, K. Vahedi, C. A. Clark, C. Poupon, A. Ducros, C. Denier, D. Le Bihan, and M. G. Bousser

Decreased hemispheric water mobility in hemiplegic migraine related to mutation of CACNA1A gene
Neurology 2000 54: 510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D. Ryglewicz, D. B. Hier, M. Wiszniewska, S. Cichy, W. Lechowicz, and A. Czlonkowska

Ischemic strokes are more severe in Poland than in the United States
Neurology 2000 54: 513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Matthias Niemeier and Hans-Otto Karnath

Exploratory saccades show no direction-specific deficit in neglect
Neurology 2000 54: 515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

John W. Henson, Allan F. Thornton, and David N. Louis

Spinal cord astrocytoma: Response to PCV chemotherapy
Neurology 2000 54: 518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Mark Hersch

Loss of ability to sneeze in lateral medullary syndrome
Neurology 2000 54: 520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Sakai, T. Nakamura, A. Sakurai, H. Yamaguchi, and S. Hirai

Right frontal areas 6 and 8 are associated with simultanapraxia, a subset of motor impersistence
Neurology 2000 54: 522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

T. Krings, R. Töpper, M. H. T. Reinges, H. Foltys, U. Spetzger, K. H. Chiappa, J. M. Gilsbach, and A. Thron

Hemodynamic changes in simple partial epilepsy: A functional MRI study
Neurology 2000 54: 524. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

A. Romaniello, A. Aversa, G. Cruccu, M. Leandri, and M. Manfredi

Selective sparing of pain pathways in a patient with adult cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy
Neurology 2000 54: 528. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Palmucci, T. Mongini, L. Chiadò-Piat, C. Doriguzzi, and A. Fubini

Dystrophinopathy expressing as either cardiomyopathy or Becker dystrophy in the same family
Neurology 2000 54: 529. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

I. Litvan, G. Saposnik, J. Mauriño, L. Gonzalez, R. Saizar, R. E. P. Sica, and J. J. Bartko

Pupillary diameter assessment: Need for a graded scale
Neurology 2000 54: 530. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Donald F. Weaver

A clinical examination technique for mild upper motor neuron paresis of the arm
Neurology 2000 54: 531. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Wasay, R. Bakshi, S. Kojan, G. Bobustuc, and N. Dubey

Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis due to lithium: Local urokinase thrombolysis treatment
Neurology 2000 54: 532. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Victor S. C. Fung, Carolyn M. Sue, and Ernest R. Somerville

Paroxysmal word deafness secondary to focal epilepsy
Neurology 2000 54: 533. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Chinook arch over Calgary
Neurology 2000 54: 378. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Internal carotid artery dissection
Neurology 2000 54: 442. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Spinal schistosomiasis
Neurology 2000 54: 527. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

G. Linazasoro, J. A. Obeso, A. Gorospe, M. C. Rodríguez, J. Guridi, E. Ramos, Ryan J. Uitti, Robert E. Wharen, Jr., and Margaret F. Turk

Efficacy of levodopa therapy on motor function after posteroventral pallidotomy for Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 535. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Mamede de Carvalho, Carla Bentes, Alberto Cappellari, Sergio Barbieri, and Vincenzo Silani

A tentative interpretation of electromyographic regional differences in bulbar- and limb-onset ALS
Neurology 2000 54: 536. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ken Ikeda, Masao Kinoshita, Yasuo Iwasaki, Nobuo Wakata, Mark Tarnopolsky, and Joan Martin

Creatine monohydrate increases strength in patients with neuromuscular disease
Neurology 2000 54: 537. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Melvyn J. Ball and André Delacourte

The biochemical pathway of neurofibrillary degeneration in aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2000 54: 538. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Markus Kofler, Alireza Minagar, and Noble J. David

Bilateral infarction in the territory of the anterior cerebral arteries
Neurology 2000 54: 538. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

Correction
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DEPARTMENTS:

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CHANGES, PEOPLE, COMMENTS:

Robert J. Joynt

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