IN THIS ISSUE:

September 14 Highlight and Commentary
Neurology 2004 63: 765. [Full Text] [PDF]  

September 14 Highlights
Neurology 2004 63: 766-767. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Gregory J. del Zoppo

Thrombin: Maybe not so spellbinding
Neurology 2004 63: 768-769. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kirk C. Wilhelmsen

How not to synthesize synuclein
Neurology 2004 63: 770-771. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert T. Naismith and Anne H. Cross

Does the hepatitis B vaccine cause multiple sclerosis?
Neurology 2004 63: 772-773. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES:

Harold P. Adams, Jr., Edgar J. Kenton, III, Stephen C. Scheiber, and Dorthea Juul

Vascular neurology: A new neurologic subspecialty
Neurology 2004 63: 774-776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ARTICLES:

K. L. Furie, R. Rosenberg, J. L. Thompson, K. Bauer, J. P. Mohr, B. Rosner, R. Sciacca, S. Barzegar, B. Thornell, T. Costigan, and J. P. Kistler

Thrombin generation in non-cardioembolic stroke subtypes: The Hemostatic System Activation Study
Neurology 2004 63: 777-784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. K. Srikanth, J. F.I. Anderson, G. A. Donnan, M. M. Saling, E. Didus, R. Alpitsis, H. M. Dewey, R. A.L. Macdonell, and A. G. Thrift

Progressive dementia after first-ever stroke: A community-based follow-up study
Neurology 2004 63: 785-792. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

J. S. Elkins, E. S. O’Meara, W. T. Longstreth, Jr., M. C. Carlson, T. A. Manolio, and S. C. Johnston

Stroke risk factors and loss of high cognitive function
Neurology 2004 63: 793-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

M. Diomedi, A. Pietroiusti, M. Silvestrini, B. Rizzato, L. M. Cupini, F. Ferrante, A. Magrini, A. Bergamaschi, A. Galante, and G. Bernardi

CagA-positive Helicobacter pylori strains may influence the natural history of atherosclerotic stroke
Neurology 2004 63: 800-804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

H. Ohtake, P. Limprasert, Y. Fan, O. Onodera, A. Kakita, H. Takahashi, L. T. Bonner, D. W. Tsuang, I. V.J. Murray, V. M.-Y. Lee, J. Q. Trojanowski, A. Ishikawa, J. Idezuka, M. Murata, T. Toda, T. D. Bird, J. B. Leverenz, S. Tsuji, and A. R. La Spada

ß-Synuclein gene alterations in dementia with Lewy bodies
Neurology 2004 63: 805-811. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

J. Raethjen, F. Kopper, R. B. Govindan, J. Volkmann, and G. Deuschl

Two different pathogenetic mechanisms in psychogenic tremor
Neurology 2004 63: 812-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D. Bunce, L. Fratiglioni, B. J. Small, B. Winblad, and L. Bäckman

APOE and cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease and non-demented aging
Neurology 2004 63: 816-821. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. Valcour, C. Shikuma, B. Shiramizu, M. Watters, P. Poff, O. Selnes, P. Holck, J. Grove, and N. Sacktor

Higher frequency of dementia in older HIV-1 individuals: The Hawaii Aging with HIV-1 Cohort
Neurology 2004 63: 822-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. Assini, S. Cammarata, A. Vitali, M. Colucci, L. Giliberto, R. Borghi, M. L. Inglese, S. Volpe, S. Ratto, F. Dagna-Bricarelli, C. Baldo, A. Argusti, P. Odetti, A. Piccini, and M. Tabaton

Plasma levels of amyloid ß-protein 42 are increased in women with mild cognitive impairment
Neurology 2004 63: 828-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

E. Y. Uc, M. Rizzo, S. W. Anderson, Q. Shi, and J. D. Dawson

Driver route-following and safety errors in early Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2004 63: 832-837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Miguel A. Hernán, Susan S. Jick, Michael J. Olek, and Hershel Jick

Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine and the risk of multiple sclerosis: A prospective study
Neurology 2004 63: 838-842. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. E. Bigal, R. B. Lipton, S. J. Tepper, A. M. Rapoport, and F. D. Sheftell

Primary chronic daily headache and its subtypes in adolescents and adults
Neurology 2004 63: 843-847. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ninan T. Mathew, Jayasree Kailasam, and Tad Seifert

Clinical recognition of allodynia in migraine
Neurology 2004 63: 848-852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

X. De Tiège, S. Goldman, S. Laureys, D. Verheulpen, C. Chiron, C. Wetzburger, P. Paquier, D. Chaigne, N. Poznanski, I. Jambaqué, E. Hirsch, O. Dulac, and P. Van Bogaert

Regional cerebral glucose metabolism in epilepsies with continuous spikes and waves during sleep
Neurology 2004 63: 853-857. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

F. Bartolomei, E. Barbeau, M. Gavaret, M. Guye, A. McGonigal, J. Régis, and P. Chauvel

Cortical stimulation study of the role of rhinal cortex in déjà vu and reminiscence of memories
Neurology 2004 63: 858-864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Raskin, P. D. Donofrio, N. R. Rosenthal, D. J. Hewitt, D. M. Jordan, J. Xiang, and A. I. Vinik

Topiramate vs placebo in painful diabetic neuropathy: Analgesic and metabolic effects
Neurology 2004 63: 865-873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

J. -H. Seo, H. F. Ryan, G. C. Claussen, T. D. Thomas, and S. J. Oh

Sensory neuropathy in vasculitis: A clinical, pathologic, and electrophysiologic study
Neurology 2004 63: 874-878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. N. Herrmann, M. L. Ferguson, V. Pannoni, R. L. Barbano, M. Stanton, and E. L. Logigian

Plantar nerve AP and skin biopsy in sensory neuropathies with normal routine conduction studies
Neurology 2004 63: 879-885. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

MEDICAL HYPOTHESIS:

Ronald B. Postuma and Anthony E. Lang

Homocysteine and levodopa: Should Parkinson disease patients receive preventative therapy?
Neurology 2004 63: 886-891. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

C. H. Tsai, F. C. Chang, Y. C. Su, F. J. Tsai, M. K. Lu, C. C. Lee, C. C. Kuo, Y. W. Yang, and C. S. Lu

Two novel mutations of the glycine receptor gene in a Taiwanese hyperekplexia family
Neurology 2004 63: 893-896. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Rachel Katz-Brull, Robert E. Lenkinski, Renaud A. Du Pasquier, and Igor J. Koralnik

Elevation of myoinositol is associated with disease containment in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Neurology 2004 63: 897-900. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Roelien H. Enting, Alexis Demopoulos, Lisa M. DeAngelis, and Lauren E. Abrey

Salvage therapy for primary CNS lymphoma with a combination of rituximab and temozolomide
Neurology 2004 63: 901-903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. H.J.M. Triebels, M. J.B. Taphoorn, A. A. Brandes, J. Menten, M. Frenay, A. Tosoni, J. M. Kros, E. Biemond-ter Stege, R. H. Enting, A. Allgeier, I. van Heuvel, and M. J. van den Bent

Salvage PCV chemotherapy for temozolomide-resistant oligodendrogliomas
Neurology 2004 63: 904-906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. F. Molnar, A. Sailer, C. A. Gunraj, A. E. Lang, A. M. Lozano, and R. Chen

Thalamic deep brain stimulation activates the cerebellothalamocortical pathway
Neurology 2004 63: 907-909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. Rossi, G. Giaccone, R. Maletta, M. Morbin, R. Capobianco, M. Mangieri, A. R. Giovagnoli, A. Bizzi, C. Tomaino, M. Perri, M. Di Natale, F. Tagliavini, O. Bugiani, and A. C. Bruni

A family with Alzheimer disease and strokes associated with A713T mutation of the APP gene
Neurology 2004 63: 910-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

N. Scarmeas, K. E. Anderson, J. Hilton, A. Park, C. Habeck, J. Flynn, B. Tycko, and Y. Stern

APOE-dependent PET patterns of brain activation in Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2004 63: 913-915. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

S. Laureys, F. Perrin, M -E. Faymonville, C. Schnakers, M. Boly, V. Bartsch, S. Majerus, G. Moonen, and P. Maquet

Cerebral processing in the minimally conscious state
Neurology 2004 63: 916-918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. Solaro, G. Brichetto, M. P. Amato, E. Cocco, B. Colombo, G. D’Aleo, C. Gasperini, A. Ghezzi, V. Martinelli, C. Milanese, F. Patti, M. Trojano, E. Verdun, G. L. Mancardi, and the PaIMS Study Group

The prevalence of pain in multiple sclerosis: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Neurology 2004 63: 919-921. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Hörtnagel, N. Nardocci, G. Zorzi, B. Garavaglia, E. Botz, T. Meitinger, and T. Klopstock

Infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy and pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration: Locus heterogeneity
Neurology 2004 63: 922-924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jason J.S. Barton

"Retinal diplopia" associated with macular wrinkling
Neurology 2004 63: 925-927. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Amouri, M. -C. Moreira, M. Zouari, G. El Euch, C. Barhoumi, M. Kefi, S. Belal, M. Koenig, and F. Hentati

Aprataxin gene mutations in Tunisian families
Neurology 2004 63: 928-929. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

A. Iranzo, J. Santamaria, E. Tolosa, I. Vilaseca, F. Valldeoriola, M. J. Martí, and E. Muñoz

Long-term effect of CPAP in the treatment of nocturnal stridor in multiple system atrophy
Neurology 2004 63: 930-932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

Braj B. Pandey, Tuan C. Dang, and John F. Healy

Hyperventilation and vomiting due to posterior circulation stroke
Neurology 2004 63: 934-935. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. N. Komal Kumar, S. A. Patil, A. B. Taly, M. Nirmala, S. Sinha, and G. R. Arunodaya

Effect of D-penicillamine on neuromuscular junction in patients with Wilson disease
Neurology 2004 63: 935-936. [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Stevanin, A. Durr, C. Dussert, C. Penet, and A. Brice

Mutations in the FGF14 gene are not a major cause of spinocerebellar ataxia in Caucasians
Neurology 2004 63: 936. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Tremblay, M. Robert, A. Pascual-Leone, F. Lepore, D. K. Nguyen, L. Carmant, A. Bouthillier, and H. Théoret

Action observation and execution: Intracranial recordings in a human subject
Neurology 2004 63: 937-938. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Denis Ostrovskiy and Asa Wilbourn

Acute bowler’s thumb
Neurology 2004 63: 938. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Beat Schaer, Stefan Osswald, Peter Fuhr, and David Leppert

Syncope during EEG recording
Neurology 2004 63: E11. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Mathew Alexander, Prakash Balasubramaniam, and Sunithi Elizabeth Mani

"Spaghetti in brain": DAVF
Neurology 2004 63: 892. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Daniel G. Healy and Nicholas W. Wood

Clinical picture of bilateral vestibular schwannomas, sudden bilateral hearing loss, and aviation
Neurology 2004 63: 933. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

George C. Ebers, A. D. Sadovnick, Reinhold Veith, Kassandra L. Munger, Eilis O’Reilly, and Alberto Ascherio

Vitamin D intake and incidence of multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2004 63: 939. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shinji Saiki, Koichiro Sakai, Misuzu Saiki, Genjiro Hirose, Ruth H. Walker, and Russell L. Margolis

Huntington’s disease-like 2 can present as chorea-acanthocytosis
Neurology 2004 63: 939-940. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert L. Tomsak, Robert B. Daroff, Joseph H. Friedman, Valerie Biousse, and Nancy J. Newman

Ophthalmologic features of Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2004 63: 940-941. [Full Text] [PDF]  

James P. Kelly, Christopher M. Filley, Robert S. Wilson, and David A. Bennett

Proneness to psychological distress is associated with risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2004 63: 941. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard M. Dasheiff, Christoph Kellinghaus, and Prakash Kotagal

Lateralizing value of Todd’s palsy in patients with epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 942. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ludger Tebartz van Elst, Michael R. Trimble, Laura S. Boylan, Daniel L. Labovitz, Lynn A. Flint, and Orrin Devinsky

Depression but not seizure frequency predicts quality of life in treatment-resistant epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 942-943. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

High lipoprotein (a), diabetes, and the extent of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis
Neurology 2004 63: 944. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CALENDAR:

Calendar
Neurology 2004 63: 17A-18A. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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