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]  

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]  

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]  

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]  

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]  

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. [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. [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: 19. [Full Text] [PDF]  

INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER:

International Newsletter
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