IN THIS ISSUE:

June 12 Highlights
Neurology 2001 56: 1429. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Gregory L. Holmes and Jerome Engel, Jr

Predicting medical intractability of epilepsy in children: How certain can we be?
Neurology 2001 56: 1430-1431. [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

Richard K. Olney

Carpal tunnel syndrome: Complex issues with a "simple" condition
Neurology 2001 56: 1431-1432. [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

IN MEMORIAM:

Doris A. Trauner and Leon Thal

In Memoriam
Neurology 2001 56: 1444. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

Martino Ruggieri and Susan M. Huson

The clinical and diagnostic implications mosaicism in the neurofibromatoses
Neurology 2001 56: 1433-1443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

ARTICLES:

A.T. Berg, S. Shinnar, S.R. Levy, F.M. Testa, S. Smith–Rapaport, and B. Beckerman

Early development of intractable epilepsy in children: A prospective study
Neurology 2001 56: 1445-1452. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

S.T. Herman, T.S. Walczak, and C.W. Bazil

Distribution of partial seizures during the sleep–wake cycle: Differences by seizure onset site
Neurology 2001 56: 1453-1459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Padua, R. Padua, I. Aprile, P. Pasqualetti, and P. Tonali

Multiperspective follow-up of untreated carpal tunnel syndrome: A multicenter study
Neurology 2001 56: 1459-1466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

R. van Koningsveld, R. Rico, I. Gerstenbluth, P.I.M. Schmitz, C. W. Ang, I. S.J. Merkies, B. C. Jacobs, Y. Halabi, H. P. Endtz, F. G.A. van der Meché, and P. A. van Doorn

Gastroenteritis-associated Guillain–Barré syndrome on the Caribbean Island Curaçao
Neurology 2001 56: 1467-1472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Duygu Selcen, Gail Stilling, and Andrew G. Engel

The earliest pathologic alterations in dysferlinopathy
Neurology 2001 56: 1472-1481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J.J. Higgins, J.M. Loveless, S. Goswami, L.E. Nee, C. Cozzo, A. De Biase, and D.R. Rosen

An atypical intronic deletion widens the spectrum of mutations in hereditary spastic paraplegia
Neurology 2001 56: 1482-1485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. Hoffbuhr, J. M. Devaney, B. LaFleur, N. Sirianni, C. Scacheri, J. Giron, J. Schuette, J. Innis, M. Marino, M. Philippart, V. Narayanan, R. Umansky, D. Kronn, E. P. Hoffman, and S. Naidu

MeCP2 mutations in children with and without the phenotype of Rett syndrome
Neurology 2001 56: 1486-1495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplementary Data]  

Randomized controlled trial of interferon- beta-1a in secondary progressive MS: Clinical results
Neurology 2001 56: 1496-1504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D. K.B. Li, G. J. Zhao, and D. W. Paty

Randomized controlled trial of interferon-beta-1a in secondary progressive MS: MRI results
Neurology 2001 56: 1505-1513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. H. Noseworthy, P. C. O’Brien, T. M. Petterson, J. Weis, L. Stevens, W. K. Peterson, D. Sneve, S. A. Cross, J. A. Leavitt, R. G. Auger, B. G. Weinshenker, D. W. Dodick, D. M. Wingerchuk, and M. Rodriguez

A randomized trial of intravenous immunoglobulin in inflammatory demyelinating optic neuritis
Neurology 2001 56: 1514-1522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M.F. Brin, K.E. Lyons, J. Doucette, C.H. Adler, J.N. Caviness, C.L. Comella, R.M. Dubinsky, J.H. Friedman, B.V. Manyam, J.Y. Matsumoto, S.L. Pullman, A.H. Rajput, K.D. Sethi, C. Tanner, and W.C. Koller

A randomized, double masked, controlled trial of botulinum toxin type A in essential hand tremor
Neurology 2001 56: 1523-1528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplementary Data]  

Pierre R. Burkhard, Jean–Charles Sanchez PhD, Theodor Landis, and Denis F. Hochstrasser

CSF detection of the 14-3-3 protein in unselected patients with dementia
Neurology 2001 56: 1528-1533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. Collie, P. Maruff, R. Shafiq-Antonacci, M. Smith, M. Hallup, P. R. Schofield, C. L. Masters, and J. Currie

Memory decline in healthy older people: Implications for identifying mild cognitive impairment
Neurology 2001 56: 1533-1538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J.C. de Groot, F.-E. de Leeuw, M. Oudkerk, A. Hofman, J. Jolles, and M.M.B. Breteler

Cerebral white matter lesions and subjective cognitive dysfunction: The Rotterdam Scan Study
Neurology 2001 56: 1539-1545. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K.A. Johnson, F. Lopera, K. Jones, A. Becker, R. Sperling, J. Hilson, J. Londono, I. Siegert, M. Arcos, S. Moreno, L. Madrigal, J. Ossa, N. Pineda, A. Ardila, M. Roselli, M. S. Albert, K.S. Kosik, and A. Rios

Presenilin-1–associated abnormalities in regional cerebral perfusion
Neurology 2001 56: 1545-1551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. Paloneva BM, T. Autti, R. Raininko, J. Partanen, O. Salonen, M. Puranen, P. Hakola, and M. Haltia

CNS manifestations of Nasu–Hakola disease: A frontal dementia with bone cysts
Neurology 2001 56: 1552-1558. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Guttman, D. Stewart, D. Hussey, A. Wilson, S. Houle, and S. Kish

Influence of L-dopa and pramipexole on striatal dopamine transporter in early PD
Neurology 2001 56: 1559-1564. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

S.M. Wong, A.C.F. Hui, A. Tang, P.C. Ho, L.K. Hung, K.S. Wong, R. Kay, and E. Li

Local vs systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Neurology 2001 56: 1565-1567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. Clarke Stevens, John C. Witt, Benn E. Smith, and Amy L. Weaver

The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users at a medical facility
Neurology 2001 56: 1568-1570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

S. J. Oh, A. C. Melo, D. K. Lee, S. W. Cichy, D. S. Kim, M. Demerci, J. H. Seo, and G. C. Claussen

Large-fiber neuropathy in distal sensory neuropathy with normal routine nerve conduction
Neurology 2001 56: 1570-1572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Nisipeanu, R. Inzelberg, S. Abo Mouch, R. L. Carasso, S. C. Blumen, J. Zhang, H. Matsumine, N. Hattori, and Y. Mizuno

Parkin gene causing benign autosomal recessive juvenile parkinsonism
Neurology 2001 56: 1573-1575. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. M. Henderson, D. J. O’Sullivan, M. Pell, V. S. C. Fung, M. A. Hely, J. G. L. Morris, and G. M. Halliday

Lesion of thalamic centromedian– parafascicular complex after chronic deep brain stimulation
Neurology 2001 56: 1576-1579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. Defazio, P. Livrea, R. De Salvia, G. Manobianca, V. Coviello, D. Anaclerio, V. Guerra, D. Martino, F. Valluzzi, R. Liguori, and G. Logroscino

Prevalence of primary blepharospasm in a community of Puglia region, Southern Italy
Neurology 2001 56: 1579-1581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Houdart, F. Woimant, R. Chapot, C. Mounayer, C. Soria, and J.–J. Merland

Thrombolysis of extracranial and intracranial arteries after IV abciximab
Neurology 2001 56: 1582-1584. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Kyung Yul Lee, Ji Hoe Heo, Seung Ik Lee, and Pyeong Ho Yoon

Rescue treatment with abciximab in acute ischemic stroke
Neurology 2001 56: 1585-1587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Huna–Baron, K. Landau, M. Rosenberg, F. A. Warren, and M. J. Kupersmith

Unilateral swollen disc due to increased intracranial pressure
Neurology 2001 56: 1588-1590. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

David M. Ficker, Rakesh Shukla, and Michael D. Privitera

Postictal language dysfunction in complex partial seizures: Effect of contralateral ictal spread
Neurology 2001 56: 1590-1592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Richard, I. Fromentin–David, F. Ricolfi, P. Ducimetière, C. Di Menza, P. Amouyel, and N. Helbecque

The angiotensin I converting enzyme gene as a susceptibility factor for dementia
Neurology 2001 56: 1593-1595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. M. Murphy, Jr., J. D. Claassen, J.J. DeVoss, N. Pascoe, J. Taylor, J. R. Tinklenberg, and J. A. Yesavage

Rate of cognitive decline in AD is accelerated by the interleukin-1 -889 *1 allele
Neurology 2001 56: 1595-1597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Ptak, B. Birtoli, H. Imboden, C. Hauser, J. Weis, and A. Schnider

Hypothalamic amnesia with spontaneous confabulations: A clinicopathologic study
Neurology 2001 56: 1597-1600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

G. Rubboli, M. Zamagni, R. Michelucci, E. Gardella, A. Zaniboni, G. d’Orsi, S. Meletti, M. Franca, A. R. Sabetta, and C. A. Tassinari

Epileptic intermittent snoring
Neurology 2001 56: 1601-1602. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. J. Kish, K. S. Kalasinsky, G. Schmunk, Y. Furukawa, M. Guttman, and L. Ang

Dopaminergic changes in human brain following acute exposure to -hydroxybutyrate
Neurology 2001 56: 1602-1603. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Lavallée, E. Apartis, J.–S. Vidal, M. Vidailhet, and P. Derkinderen

Acute motor radiculopathy as a first symptom of MS: Anatomic–radiologic correlation
Neurology 2001 56: 1603-1604. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Gabriel R. de Freitas, Jorge Moll, and Abelardo Q.C. Araújo

The Babinski–Nageotte syndrome
Neurology 2001 56: 1604. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

David C. Preston, Bashar Katirji, Barbara E. Shapiro, Eric L. Logigian, John J. Kelly, Jr., Steven H. Horowitz, Rosalie A. Burns, Jasper R. Daube, and H. Royden Jones

Clinical neurophysiology training and certification in the United States: 2000
Neurology 2001 56: 1605. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Amer Al-Shekhlee, Nathaniel Robin, Henry J. Kaminski, Agata Polizzi, Martino Ruggieri, and Angela Vincent

Pyridostigmine–induced microcephaly
Neurology 2001 56: 1606-1607. [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Todd Wetzel, Amie W. Hsia, Kathryn Isaac, and Jonathan S. Katz

Cauda equina syndrome from intradiscal electrothermal therapy
Neurology 2001 56: 1607. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bahram Mokri, Jong S. Kim, and Sun J. Chung

Syndrome of cerebral spinal fluid hypovolemia: Clinical and imaging features and outcome
Neurology 2001 56: 1607-1608. [Full Text] [PDF]  

John Turnbull, Paolo Federico, Douglas W. Zochodne, and Thomas E. Feasby

Multifocal motor neuropathy improved by IVIg
Neurology 2001 56: 1608. [Full Text] [PDF]  

AUTHOR UPDATE:

Author Update
Neurology 2001 56: 1608. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CALENDAR:

Calendar
Neurology 2001 56: 18A-19. [Full Text] [PDF]  

MEDIA REVIEWS:

John R. Gates

Signs of Epileptic Seizures
Neurology 2001 56: 1609. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

Thomas R. Henry and Stephen E. Nadeau

Book Reviews
Neurology 2001 56: 1609-1610. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOKS RECEIVED:

Books Received
Neurology 2001 56: 1610. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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