IN THIS ISSUE:

January 13 Highlight and Commentary
Neurology 2004 62: 1. [Full Text] [PDF]  

January 13 Highlights
Neurology 2004 62: 2-3. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIAL MESSAGE:

Robert C. Griggs and Kathleen M. Pieper

Neurology 2004
Neurology 2004 62: 4-5. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

John Langfitt and Kimford Meador

Want to improve epilepsy care?: Ask the patient
Neurology 2004 62: 6-7. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael Duchowny

Neurobehavioral teratogenicity in antiepileptic drugs: The new Pandora’s box
Neurology 2004 62: 8-9. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Christopher M. Gomez

ARSACS goes global
Neurology 2004 62: 10-11. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Karen C. Johnston

Introducing the Resident and Fellow Page
Neurology 2004 62: 12. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

C. Bruno, E. Bertini, A. Federico, E. Tonoli, M. L. Lispi, D. Cassandrini, M. Pedemonte, F. M. Santorelli, M. Filocamo, M. T. Dotti, A. Schenone, A. Malandrini, and C. Minetti

Clinical and molecular findings in patients with giant axonal neuropathy (GAN)
Neurology 2004 62: 13-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. Jen, G. W. Kim, and R. W. Baloh

Clinical spectrum of episodic ataxia type 2
Neurology 2004 62: 17-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

ARTICLES:

F. G. Gilliam, A. J. Fessler, G. Baker, V. Vahle, J. Carter, and H. Attarian

Systematic screening allows reduction of adverse antiepileptic drug effects: A randomized trial
Neurology 2004 62: 23-27. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

E. Gaily, E. Kantola-Sorsa, V. Hiilesmaa, M. Isoaho, R. Matila, M. Kotila, T. Nylund, A. Bardy, E. Kaaja, and M. -L. Granström

Normal intelligence in children with prenatal exposure to carbamazepine
Neurology 2004 62: 28-32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

R. A. Hanson, S. Ghosh, I. Gonzalez-Gomez, M. L. Levy, and F. H. Gilles

Abducens length and vulnerability?
Neurology 2004 62: 33-36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

William G. Ondo, Christine Hunter, and Warren Moore

A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of botulinum toxin B for sialorrhea in Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2004 62: 37-40. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

L. Ferini–Strambi, M. R. Di Gioia, V. Castronovo, A. Oldani, M. Zucconi, and S. F. Cappa

Neuropsychological assessment in idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD): Does the idiopathic form of RBD really exist?
Neurology 2004 62: 41-45. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Y. Dauvilliers, A. Gosselin, J. Paquet, J. Touchon, M. Billiard, and J. Montplaisir

Effect of age on MSLT results in patients with narcolepsy–cataplexy
Neurology 2004 62: 46-50. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. J. Pittock, W. T. Mayr, R. L. McClelland, N. W. Jorgensen, S. D. Weigand, J. H. Noseworthy, B. G. Weinshenker, and M. Rodriguez

Change in MS-related disability in a population-based cohort: A 10-year follow-up study
Neurology 2004 62: 51-59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

K. L. Munger, S. M. Zhang, E. O’Reilly, M. A. Hernán, M. J. Olek, W. C. Willett, and A. Ascherio

Vitamin D intake and incidence of multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2004 62: 60-65. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. A. Reines, G. A. Block, J. C. Morris, G. Liu, M. L. Nessly, C. R. Lines, B. A. Norman, and C. C. Baranak

Rofecoxib: No effect on Alzheimer’s disease in a 1-year, randomized, blinded, controlled study
Neurology 2004 62: 66-71. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. H. Lee, H. J. Bae, S. J. Kwon, H. Kim, Y. H. Kim, B. W. Yoon, and J. K. Roh

Cerebral microbleeds are regionally associated with intracerebral hemorrhage
Neurology 2004 62: 72-76. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Marini, M. Baldassarre, T. Russo, F. De Santis, S. Sacco, I. Ciancarelli, and A. Carolei

Burden of first-ever ischemic stroke in the oldest old: Evidence from a population-based study
Neurology 2004 62: 77-81. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ronald G. Haller and John Vissing

No spontaneous second wind in muscle phosphofructokinase deficiency
Neurology 2004 62: 82-86. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Basel–Vanagaite, R. Straussberg, H. Ovadia, A. Kaplan, N. Magal, Z. Shorer, H. Shalev, C. Walsh, and M. Shohat

Infantile bilateral striatal necrosis maps to chromosome 19q
Neurology 2004 62: 87-90. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Kobayashi, S. Hutchinson, H. Théoret, G. Schlaug, and A. Pascual-Leone

Repetitive TMS of the motor cortex improves ipsilateral sequential simple finger movements
Neurology 2004 62: 91-98. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

C. Criscuolo, S. Banfi, M. Orio, P. Gasparini, A. Monticelli, V. Scarano, F. M. Santorelli, A. Perretti, L. Santoro, G. De Michele, and A. Filla

A novel mutation in SACS gene in a family from southern Italy
Neurology 2004 62: 100-102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

G. S. Grieco, A. Malandrini, G. Comanducci, V. Leuzzi, M. Valoppi, A. Tessa, S. Palmeri, L. Benedetti, A. Pierallini, S. Gambelli, A. Federico, F. Pierelli, E. Bertini, C. Casali, and F. M. Santorelli

Novel SACS mutations in autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay type
Neurology 2004 62: 103-106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

T. Ogawa, Y. Takiyama, K. Sakoe, K. Mori, M. Namekawa, H. Shimazaki, I. Nakano, and M. Nishizawa

Identification of a SACS gene missense mutation in ARSACS
Neurology 2004 62: 107-109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Emre Kumral and Özgür Öztürk

Delusional state following acute stroke
Neurology 2004 62: 110-113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. K. Jankelowitz and J. G. Colebatch

The acoustic startle reflex in ischemic stroke
Neurology 2004 62: 114-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Nakajima, K. Kimura, K. Minematsu, K. Saito, T. Takada, and M. Tanaka

A case of frequently recurring amaurosis fugax with atherothrombotic ophthalmic artery occlusion
Neurology 2004 62: 117-118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. L. Birbeck, D. R. Gifford, J. Song, T. R. Belin, B S. Mittman, and B. G. Vickrey

Do malpractice concerns, payment mechanisms, and attitudes influence test-ordering decisions?
Neurology 2004 62: 119-121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

K. O. Bushara, S. R. Goldstein, G. J. Grimes, Jr., A. H. Burstein, and M. Hallett

Pilot trial of 1-octanol in essential tremor
Neurology 2004 62: 122-124. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. P. Munhoz, J. -Y. Li, M. Kurtinecz, P. Piboolnurak, A. Constantino, S. Fahn, and A. E. Lang

Evaluation of the pull test technique in assessing postural instability in Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2004 62: 125-127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

E. K. Tan, A. Chai, Y. Y. Teo, Y. Zhao, C. Tan, H. Shen, V. R. Chandran, M. L. Teoh, Y. Yih, R. Pavanni, M. C. Wong, K. Puvan, Y. L. Lo, and E. Yap

Alpha-synuclein haplotypes implicated in risk of Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2004 62: 128-131. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Khalafalla O. Bushara, Martha Nance, and Christopher M. Gomez

Antigliadin antibodies in Huntington’s disease
Neurology 2004 62: 132-133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

J. R. Bennett, H. M.A. Dunroy, D. R. Corfield, N. Hart, A. K. Simonds, M. I. Polkey, and M. J. Morrell

Respiratory muscle activity during REM sleep in patients with diaphragm paralysis
Neurology 2004 62: 134-137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Overeem, J. Dalmau, L. Bataller, S. Nishino, E. Mignot, J. Verschuuren, and G. J. Lammers

Hypocretin-1 CSF levels in anti-Ma2 associated encephalitis
Neurology 2004 62: 138-140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. Rainero, L. M.E. Grimaldi, G. Salani, W. Valfrè, C. Rivoiro, L. Savi, and L. Pinessi

Association between the tumor necrosis factor- -308 G/A gene polymorphism and migraine
Neurology 2004 62: 141-143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. Nakashima, K. Fujihara, J. Fujimori, K. Narikawa, T. Misu, and Y. Itoyama

Absence of IgG1 response in the cerebrospinal fluid of relapsing neuromyelitis optica
Neurology 2004 62: 144-146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. K. Hummers, C. Krishnan, L. Casciola–Rosen, A. Rosen, S. Morris, J. A. Mahoney, D. A. Kerr, and F. M. Wigley

Recurrent transverse myelitis associates with anti-Ro (SSA) autoantibodies
Neurology 2004 62: 147-149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

M. Lange, B. Winner, J. L. Müller, J. Marienhagen, M. Schröder, L. Aigner, G. Uyanik, and J. Winkler

Functional imaging in PNH caused by a new FilaminA mutation
Neurology 2004 62: 151-152. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

E. Duran, P. A. Merkel, S. Sweet, N. Swan, and V. L. Babikian

ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitis presenting with ischemic optic neuropathy
Neurology 2004 62: 152-153. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

C.-L. Pan, C.-T. Shun, K. Susuki, N. Yuki, and S.-T. Hsieh

Pharyngeal-brachial palsy after cytomegalovirus colitis
Neurology 2004 62: 153-154. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter J. Piliero, Lydia Estanislao, and David Simpson

Diaphragmatic paralysis due to isolated phrenic neuropathy in an HIV-infected man
Neurology 2004 62: 154-155. [Full Text] [PDF]  

David Walk, Laura Y.J. Li, Gareth J. Parry, and John W. Day

Rapid resolution of quadriplegic CIDP by combined plasmapheresis and IVIg
Neurology 2004 62: 155-156. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Gordon R. Kelley and Philip L. Johnson

Sinking brain syndrome: Craniotomy can precipitate brainstem herniation in CSF hypovolemia
Neurology 2004 62: 157. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Wai-Man Chan, Nelson K.F. Yip, and Dennis S.C. Lam

Wyburn-Mason syndrome
Neurology 2004 62: 99. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Sam P. Javedan and Frederick Marciano

Pseudo-enhancement from polycythemia
Neurology 2004 62: 150. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

RESIDENT AND FELLOW PAGE:

David C. Leach

Resident Duty Hours: The ACGME Perspective
Neurology 2004 62: E1-2. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Brett Kissela and Wendy Peltier

ACGME Work Hours Regulations: A Perspective from Neurology Program Directors
Neurology 2004 62: E3-4. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Karen C. Johnston

Are You Updated?
Neurology 2004 62: E5. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

E. Diguet, C. E. Gross, E. Bezard, F. Tison, N. Stefanova, G. K. Wenning, B. Ravina, S. Fagan, R. Hart, C. Hovinga, D. Murphy, T. Dawson, and J. Marler

Neuroprotective agents for clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic assessment
Neurology 2004 62: 158-159. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kaj Blennow, Bengt Nellgård, G. Franz, R. Beer, A. Kampfl, K. Engelhardt, E. Schmutzhard, H. Ulmer, and F. Deisenhammer

Amyloid beta 1-42 and tau in cerebrospinal fluid after severe traumatic brain injury
Neurology 2004 62: 159-160. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Kurt A. Jellinger, Jody Corey-Bloom, Annette R. Merdes, and Lawrence A. Hansen

Influence of Alzheimer pathology on clinical diagnostic accuracy in dementia with Lewy bodies
Neurology 2004 62: 160. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael D. Privitera, Timothy Welty, David V. Lardizabal, Hans O. Lüders, Collin A. Hovinga, Blaise F.D. Bourgeois, Giuseppe Citerio, and Alessandro Nobili

Severe intoxication after phenytoin infusion: A preventable pharmacogenetic adverse reaction
Neurology 2004 62: 161. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Calendar
Neurology 2004 62: 19A-20. [Full Text] [PDF]  

William D. Graf, David Beversdorf, and J. M. Vance

Book Reviews
Neurology 2004 62: 162-163. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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