IN THIS ISSUE:

January 22 Highlights
Neurology 2002 58: 163-164. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Robert R. Young

What is a tremor?
Neurology 2002 58: 165-166. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Roger P. Simon and Joseph S. Beckman

Why pus is bad for the brain
Neurology 2002 58: 167-168. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL ARTICLES:

D. S. Goodin, E. M. Frohman, G. P. Garmany, Jr., J. Halper, W. H. Likosky, F. D. Lublin, D. H. Silberberg, W. H. Stuart, and S. van den Noort

Disease modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis: Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the MS Council for Clinical Practice Guidelines
Neurology 2002 58: 169-178. [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

M. Maral Mouradian

Recent advances in the genetics and pathogenesis of Parkinson disease
Neurology 2002 58: 179-185. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

ARTICLES:

S. Kastenbauer, U. Koedel, B. F. Becker, and H. W. Pfister

Oxidative stress in bacterial meningitis in humans
Neurology 2002 58: 186-191. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Otto, J. Wiltfang, L. Cepek, M. Neumann, B. Mollenhauer, P. Steinacker, B. Ciesielczyk, W. Schulz–Schaeffer, H. A. Kretzschmar, and S. Poser

Tau protein and 14-3-3 protein in the differential diagnosis of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
Neurology 2002 58: 192-197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

H. J. Rosen, M. L. Gorno–Tempini, W. P. Goldman, R. J. Perry, N. Schuff, M. Weiner, R. Feiwell, J. H. Kramer, and B. L. Miller

Patterns of brain atrophy in frontotemporal dementia and semantic dementia
Neurology 2002 58: 198-208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

R. A. Miech, J. C.S. Breitner, P. P. Zandi, A. S. Khachaturian, J. C. Anthony, and L. Mayer

Incidence of AD may decline in the early 90s for men, later for women: The Cache County study
Neurology 2002 58: 209-218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

J. L. Ross, G. A. Stefanatos, H. Kushner, A. Zinn, C. Bondy, and D. Roeltgen

Persistent cognitive deficits in adult women with Turner syndrome
Neurology 2002 58: 218-225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

M. T. Dotti, A. Orrico, N. De Stefano, C. Battisti, F. Sicurelli, S. Severi, C. W. Lam, L. Galli, V. Sorrentino, and A. Federico

A Rett syndrome MECP2 mutation that causes mental retardation in men
Neurology 2002 58: 226-230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Merlini, R. Gooding, H. Lochmüller, W. Müller–Felber, M.C. Walter, D. Angelicheva, B. Talim, J. Hallmayer, and L. Kalaydjieva

Genetic identity of Marinesco–Sjögren/myoglobinuria and CCFDN syndromes
Neurology 2002 58: 231-236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. Takanashi, K. Inoue, M. Tomita, A. Kurihara, F. Morita, H. Ikehira, S. Tanada, E. Yoshitome, and Y. Kohno

Brain N-acetylaspartate is elevated in Pelizaeus–Merzbacher disease with PLP1 duplication
Neurology 2002 58: 237-241. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

R. Saunders–Pullman, J. Shriberg, G. Heiman, D. Raymond, K. Wendt, P. Kramer, K. Schilling, R. Kurlan, C. Klein, L. J. Ozelius, N. J. Risch, and S. B. Bressman

Myoclonus dystonia: Possible association with obsessive–compulsive disorder and alcohol dependence
Neurology 2002 58: 242-245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Eisenschenk, R. L. Gilmore, B. Uthman, E. Valenstein, and R. Gonzalez

Botulinum toxin-induced paralysis of frontotemporal muscles improves seizure focus localization
Neurology 2002 58: 246-249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

C. G. Bien, H. Urbach, M. Deckert, J. Schramm, O. D. Wiestler, H. Lassmann, and C. E. Elger

Diagnosis and staging of Rasmussen’s encephalitis by serial MRI and histopathology
Neurology 2002 58: 250-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

J. von Oertzen, H. Urbach, I. Blümcke, M. Reuber, F. Träber, T. Peveling, C. Menzel, and C. E. Elger

Time-efficient T2 relaxometry of the entire hippocampus is feasible in temporal lobe epilepsy
Neurology 2002 58: 257-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

Regula S. Briellmann, Renate M. Kalnins, Samuel F. Berkovic, and Graeme D. Jackson

Hippocampal pathology in refractory temporal lobe epilepsy: T2-weighted signal change reflects dentate gliosis
Neurology 2002 58: 265-271. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Anja Henkel, Soheyl Noachtar, Mona Pfänder, and Hans O. Lüders

The localizing value of the abdominal aura and its evolution: A study in focal epilepsies
Neurology 2002 58: 271-276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Pugliatti, G. Solinas, S. Sotgiu, P. Castiglia, and G. Rosati

Multiple sclerosis distribution in northern Sardinia: Spatial cluster analysis of prevalence
Neurology 2002 58: 277-282. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

M. G. Marrosu, M. Lai, E. Cocco, V. Loi, G. Spinicci, M. P. Pischedda, S. Massole, G. Marrosu, and P. Contu

Genetic factors and the founder effect explain familial MS in Sardinia
Neurology 2002 58: 283-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Mauro Mondelli, Fabio Giannini, and Mariano Giacchi

Carpal tunnel syndrome incidence in a general population
Neurology 2002 58: 289-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

L. Timmermann, J. Gross, G. Kircheis, D. Häussinger, and A. Schnitzler

Cortical origin of mini-asterixis in hepatic encephalopathy
Neurology 2002 58: 295-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Høgh, S. J. Smith, R. I. Scahill, D. Chan, R. J. Harvey, N. C. Fox, and M. N. Rossor

Epilepsy presenting as AD: Neuroimaging, electroclinical features, and response to treatment
Neurology 2002 58: 298-301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

J. Janszky, A. Szücs, P. Halász, C. Borbély, A. Holló, P. Barsi, and Z. Mirnics

Orgasmic aura originates from the right hemisphere
Neurology 2002 58: 302-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

R. Haselhorst, K. M. Dürsteler–MacFarland, K. Scheffler, D. Ladewig, F. Müller–Spahn, R. Stohler, J. Seelig, and E. Seifritz

Frontocortical N-acetylaspartate reduction associated with long-term IV heroin use
Neurology 2002 58: 305-307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. Hartmann, A. Mouatt–Prigent, B. A. Faucheux, Y. Agid, and E. C. Hirsch

FADD: A link between TNF family receptors and caspases in Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2002 58: 308-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplemental data]  

J. Ghika, J.G. Villemure, J. Miklossy, P. Temperli, E. Pralong, S. Christen–Zaech, C. Pollo, P. Maeder, J. Bogousslavsky, and F. Vingerhoets

Postanoxic generalized dystonia improved by bilateral Voa thalamic deep brain stimulation
Neurology 2002 58: 311-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. A. Calabresi, J. L. Wilterdink, J. M. Rogg, P. Mills, A. Webb, and K. A. Whartenby

An open-label trial of combination therapy with interferon ß-1a and oral methotrexate in MS
Neurology 2002 58: 314-317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Malgorzata Siger–Zajdel, Massimo Filippi, and Krzysztof Selmaj

MTR discloses subtle changes in the normal-appearing tissue from relatives of patients with MS
Neurology 2002 58: 317-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Mark B. Bromberg and Dallas A. Forshew

Comparison of instruments addressing quality of life in patients with ALS and their caregivers
Neurology 2002 58: 320-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Tateyama, M. Aoki, I. Nishino, Y.K. Hayashi, S. Sekiguchi, Y. Shiga, T. Takahashi, Y. Onodera, K. Haginoya, K. Kobayashi, K. Iinuma, I. Nonaka, K. Arahata, and Y. Itoyoma

Mutation in the caveolin-3 gene causes a peculiar form of distal myopathy
Neurology 2002 58: 323-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

P. Cherin, S. Pelletier, A. Teixeira, P. Laforet, A. Simon, S. Herson, and B. Eymard

Intravenous immunoglobulin for dysphagia of inclusion body myositis
Neurology 2002 58: 326. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Derry, R.C. Dale, M. Thom, D.H. Miller, and G. Giovannoni

Unihemispheric cerebral vasculitis mimicking Rasmussen’s encephalitis
Neurology 2002 58: 327. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

Antoine Moulignier, Stephanie Allo, Robert Zittoun, and Oliver Gout

Recombinant interferon-–induced chorea and frontal subcortical dementia
Neurology 2002 58: 328-329. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nerses Sanossian and Sheryl Haut

Chronic diarrhea associated with vagal nerve stimulation
Neurology 2002 58: 330. [Full Text] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Kerstin Irlbacher and Bernd–Ulrich Meyer

Nasally triggered headache
Neurology 2002 58: 294. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Abraham Totah, A. Quattrone, F. Bono, and K. Pardatscher

Cerebral venous thrombosis and isolated intracranial hypertension without papilledema in CDH
Neurology 2002 58: 331. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard S. McLachlan, Annalena Venneri, Michael F. Shanks, and David P. Carey

Preservation of golf skills in a case of severe left lobar frontotemporal degeneration
Neurology 2002 58: 331-332. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Bergui, G.B. Bradic, M. Jenkins, N. Hussain, D. Lee, and M.S. Jog

Reversible parkinsonism and MRI diffusion abnormalities in cortical venous thrombosis
Neurology 2002 58: 332. [Full Text] [PDF]  

William H. Perkins and David B. Rosenfield

Anomalous anatomy of speech–language areas in adults with persistent developmental stuttering
Neurology 2002 58: 332-334. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

To: Randomized pilot trial of ßINF1a (Avonex) in patients with inclusion body myositis
Neurology 2002 58: 334. [Full Text] [PDF]  

TO: Miller Fisher syndrome: MRI findings
Neurology 2002 58: 334. [Full Text] [PDF]  

To: Normal plasma levels of orexin A (hypocretin 1) in narcoleptic patients
Neurology 2002 58: 334. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CALENDAR:

Neurology 2002 58: 19A-20. [Full Text] [PDF]  

INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER:

International Newsletter
Neurology 2002 58: 29A. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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