IN THIS ISSUE:

February 28 Highlight and Commentary
Neurology 2006 66: 463. [Full Text] [PDF]  

February 28 Highlights
Neurology 2006 66: 464-465. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Jonathan R. Wolpaw

Treadmill training after spinal cord injury: Good but not better
Neurology 2006 66: 466-467. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. James Barkovich and Albee Messing

Alexander disease: Not just a leukodystrophy anymore
Neurology 2006 66: 468-469. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael D. Hill and J. Ross Mitchell

White matter lesions and cognition: It’s time for randomized trials to preserve intelligence
Neurology 2006 66: 470-471. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

B. Banwell, A. T. Reder, L. Krupp, S. Tenembaum, M. Eraksoy, B. Alexey, D. Pohl, M. Freedman, L. Schelensky, and I. Antonijevic

Safety and tolerability of interferon beta-1b in pediatric multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2006 66: 472-476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

ARTICLES:

S. Laowattana, S. L. Zeger, J.A.C. Lima, S. N. Goodman, I. S. Wittstein, and S. M. Oppenheimer

Left insular stroke is associated with adverse cardiac outcome
Neurology 2006 66: 477-483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

B. Dobkin, D. Apple, H. Barbeau, M. Basso, A. Behrman, D. Deforge, J. Ditunno, G. Dudley, R. Elashoff, L. Fugate, S. Harkema, M. Saulino, M. Scott, and the Spinal Cord Injury Locomotor Trial (SCILT) Group

Weight-supported treadmill vs over-ground training for walking after acute incomplete SCI
Neurology 2006 66: 484-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. S. van der Knaap, V. Ramesh, R. Schiffmann, S. Blaser, M. Kyllerman, A. Gholkar, D. W. Ellison, J. P. van der Voorn, S.J.M. van Dooren, C. Jakobs, F. Barkhof, and G. S. Salomons

Alexander disease: Ventricular garlands and abnormalities of the medulla and spinal cord
Neurology 2006 66: 494-498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

S. Auvin, S. Joriot-Chekaf, J. C. Cuvellier, F. Pandit, J. M. Cuisset, M. M. Ruchoux, and L. Vallée

Small vessel abnormalities in alternating hemiplegia of childhood: Pathophysiologic implications
Neurology 2006 66: 499-504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

I. J. Deary, M. E. Bastin, A. Pattie, J. D. Clayden, L. J. Whalley, J. M. Starr, and J. M. Wardlaw

White matter integrity and cognition in childhood and old age
Neurology 2006 66: 505-512. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Bruggimann, J. M. Annoni, F. Staub, N. von Steinbüchel, M. Van der Linden, and J. Bogousslavsky

Chronic posttraumatic stress symptoms after nonsevere stroke
Neurology 2006 66: 513-516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. M. McMurtray, A. K. Chen, J. S. Shapira, T. W. Chow, F. Mishkin, B. L. Miller, and M. F. Mendez

Variations in regional SPECT hypoperfusion and clinical features in frontotemporal dementia
Neurology 2006 66: 517-522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. R. Peters, K. Rockwood, S. E. Black, R. Bouchard, S. Gauthier, D. Hogan, A. Kertesz, I. Loy-English, B. L. Beattie, A. D. Sadovnick, and H. H. Feldman

Characterizing neuropsychiatric symptoms in subjects referred to dementia clinics
Neurology 2006 66: 523-528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Blandini, E. Sinforiani, C. Pacchetti, A. Samuele, E. Bazzini, R. Zangaglia, G. Nappi, and E. Martignoni

Peripheral proteasome and caspase activity in Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2006 66: 529-534. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

B. Benedetti, A. Charil, M. Rovaris, E. Judica, P. Valsasina, M. P. Sormani, and M. Filippi

Influence of aging on brain gray and white matter changes assessed by conventional, MT, and DT MRI
Neurology 2006 66: 535-539. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

T. den Heijer, P. E. Sijens, N. D. Prins, A. Hofman, P. J. Koudstaal, M. Oudkerk, and M.M.B. Breteler

MR spectroscopy of brain white matter in the prediction of dementia
Neurology 2006 66: 540-544. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Marcelo E. Bigal, Joshua N. Liberman, and Richard B. Lipton

Obesity and migraine: A population study
Neurology 2006 66: 545-550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

N. D. Richert, T. Howard, J. A. Frank, R. Stone, J. Ostuni, J. Ohayon, C. Bash, and H. F. McFarland

Relationship between inflammatory lesions and cerebral atrophy in multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2006 66: 551-556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

M. Sabaz, J. A. Lawson, D. R. Cairns, M. S. Duchowny, T. J. Resnick, P. M. Dean, A. F. Bleasel, and A.M.E. Bye

The impact of epilepsy surgery on quality of life in children
Neurology 2006 66: 557-561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

A. Labate, P. Ventura, A. Gambardella, E. Le Piane, E. Colosimo, U. Leggio, R. Ambrosio, F. Condino, D. Messina, P. Lanza, U. Aguglia, and A. Quattrone

MRI evidence of mesial temporal sclerosis in sporadic "benign" temporal lobe epilepsy
Neurology 2006 66: 562-565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. F. Molnar, A. Sailer, C. A. Gunraj, D. I. Cunic, R. A. Wennberg, A. M. Lozano, and R. Chen

Changes in motor cortex excitability with stimulation of anterior thalamus in epilepsy
Neurology 2006 66: 566-571. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Alvaro Alonso, Susan S. Jick, and Miguel A. Hernán

Allergy, histamine 1 receptor blockers, and the risk of multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2006 66: 572-575. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Masjuan, J. C. Álvarez-Cermeño, N. García-Barragán, M. Díaz-Sánchez, M. Espiño, M. C. Sádaba, P. González-Porqué, J. Martínez San Millán, and L. M. Villar

Clinically isolated syndromes: A new oligoclonal band test accurately predicts conversion to MS
Neurology 2006 66: 576-578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

S. Rudnik-Schöneborn, C. Schneider-Gold, U. Raabe, W. Kress, K. Zerres, and B.G.H. Schoser

Outcome and effect of pregnancy in myotonic dystrophy type 2
Neurology 2006 66: 579-580. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.L.C. Hagemans, W. J.C. Hop, P. A. Van Doorn, A. J.J. Reuser, and A. T. Van der Ploeg

Course of disability and respiratory function in untreated late-onset Pompe disease
Neurology 2006 66: 581-583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Bruce H. Dobkin

Short-distance walking speed and timed walking distance: Redundant measures for clinical trials?
Neurology 2006 66: 584-586. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Schmidt, J. Fischer, U. Herrlinger, K. Dietz, J. Dichgans, and M. Weller

PCV chemotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma
Neurology 2006 66: 587-589. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Daniel Friedman and Jacqueline A. French

Effects of intermittent levetiracetam dosing in a patient with refractory daily seizures
Neurology 2006 66: 590-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Seeck, A. J. Pegna, S. Ortigue, L. Spinelli, C. A. Dessibourg, J. Delavelle, O. Blanke, C. M. Michel, T. Landis, and J. -G. Villemure

Speech arrest with stimulation may not reliably predict language deficit after epilepsy surgery
Neurology 2006 66: 592-594. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. C. Rucker, S. R. Hamilton, D. Bardenstein, C. M. Isada, and M. S. Lee

Linezolid-associated toxic optic neuropathy
Neurology 2006 66: 595-598. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. A. Schneider, M. D. Mohire, I. Trender-Gerhard, F. Asmus, M. Sweeney, M. Davis, T. Gasser, N. W. Wood, and K. P. Bhatia

Familial dopa-responsive cervical dystonia
Neurology 2006 66: 599-601. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Video] CME  

E. R. Siemers, J. F. Quinn, J. Kaye, M. R. Farlow, A. Porsteinsson, P. Tariot, P. Zoulnouni, J. E. Galvin, D. M. Holtzman, D. S. Knopman, J. Satterwhite, C. Gonzales, R. A. Dean, and P. C. May

Effects of a -secretase inhibitor in a randomized study of patients with Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2006 66: 602-604. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

Alan Jacobs, James Root, and Wilfred Van Gorp

Isolated global amnesia associated with autoimmune thyroid disease
Neurology 2006 66: 605. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Buoni, A. Orrico, L. Galli, R. Zannolli, L. Burroni, J. Hayek, A. Fois, and V. Sorrentino

SCN1A (2528delG) novel truncating mutation with benign outcome of severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
Neurology 2006 66: 606-607. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

V. Meiner, N. Weinberg, A. Safran, L. Israela, M. Sagi, H. Rosenmann, E. Aizenman, D. Abeliovich, N. Laufer, and A. Simon

Preimplantation exclusion of embryos at risk for prion diseases
Neurology 2006 66: 607-608. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Anja Weyer, Martina Minnerop, Michael Abele, and Thomas Klockgether

REM sleep behavioral disorder in pure autonomic failure (PAF)
Neurology 2006 66: 608-609. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Iriarte, M. Alegre, E. Urrestarazu, C. Viteri, J. Arcocha, and J. Artieda

Continuous positive airway pressure as treatment for catathrenia (nocturnal groaning)
Neurology 2006 66: 609-610. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Video]  

L. Fornazzari, T. Castle, S. Nadkarni, M. Ambrose, D. Miranda, N. Apanasiewicz, and F. Phillips

Preservation of episodic musical memory in a pianist with Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2006 66: 610-611. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. K. Godbolt, J. A. Beck, J. C. Collinge, L. Cipolotti, N. C. Fox, and M. N. Rossor

A second family with familial AD and the V717L APP mutation has a later age at onset
Neurology 2006 66: 611-612. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

REFLECTIONS: NEUROLOGY AND THE HUMANITIES:

Nina F. Schor

Child neurology: A trilogy
Neurology 2006 66: 613. [Full Text] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

C. Opherk, C. Gruber, U. Steude, M. Dichgans, and K. Bötzel

Successful bilateral pallidal stimulation for Meige syndrome and spasmodic torticollis
Neurology 2006 66: E14. [Full Text] [PDF] [Video]  

T. Srivastava, S. Singh, V. Goyal, G. Shukla, and M. Behari

Hypoglossal nerve paralysis caused by high cervical epidural abscess
Neurology 2006 66: 522. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

RESIDENT AND FELLOW PAGE:

Mark Quigg, Robert S. Rust, and James Q. Miller

Clinical findings of the phakomatoses: Sturge–Weber syndrome
Neurology 2006 66: E17-18. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PATIENT PAGES:

Karin J.M. McCoy

Even a minor stroke might lead to stress and anxiety
Neurology 2006 66: E15-16. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

David Mandelbaum, D.-Y. Ruan, X.-M. Meng, D.-M. Zhu, J.-Q. Zhu, and L. Luo

Effects of chronic lead exposure on ¹H MRS of hippocampus and frontal lobes in children
Neurology 2006 66: 614. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yasuo Iwasaki, Marc Gotkine, and Iftah Biran

Lack of hemispheric localizing value of the palmomental reflex
Neurology 2006 66: 614. [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. Padua, I. Aprile, P. Caliandro, C. Pazzaglia, I. Commodari, P. Tonali, Michael E. Shy, Karen M. Krajewski, Mary Reilly, and Richard A. Lewis

Reliability and validity of the CMT neuropathy score as a measure of disability
Neurology 2006 66: 614-615. [Full Text] [PDF]  

David T.L. Liu, Alice Y.K. Chan, Paul C.L. Cho, Robert A. Egan, and Terry D. Wood

Inferior predilection of Lisch nodules with ptosis
Neurology 2006 66: 615. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Marino Muxfeldt Bianchin, Jose Eduardo Lima, Joao Natel, Americo Ceiki Sakamoto, H. Klünemann, B.H. Ridha, L. Magy, J.R. Wherrett, D.M. Hemelsoet, R.W. Keen, J.L. DeBleecker, M.N. Rossor, J. Marienhagen, H.E. Klein, L. Peltonen, and J. Paloneva

The genetic causes of basal ganglia calcification, dementia, and bone cysts: DAP12 and TREM2
Neurology 2006 66: 615-616. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Louis Anthony Cox, Jr, Brad A. Racette, Joel S. Perlmutter, and Bradley A. Evanoff

Prevalence of parkinsonism and relationship to exposure in a large sample of Alabama welders
Neurology 2006 66: 616-617. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mazen G. Jabre, Boulos-Paul W. Bejjani, and Theodore B. VanItallie

Treatment of Parkinson disease with diet-induced hyperketonemia: A feasibility study
Neurology 2006 66: 617. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

Vascular events, mortality, and preventive therapy following ischemic stroke in the elderly
Neurology 2006 66: 493. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Plasma cells in muscle in inclusion body myositis and polymyositis
Neurology 2006 66: 493. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Calendar
Neurology 2006 66: 19A-20. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Antonio Culebras

International Newsletter
Neurology 2006 66: 31A-32. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Edward Y. Zamrini

Alzheimer's Disease: A Physician's Guide to Practical Management
Neurology 2006 66: 618. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paul Rutecki

Ions in the Brain: Normal Function, Seizures, and Stroke
Neurology 2006 66: 618. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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