IN THIS ISSUE:

May 9 Highlights and Commentary: Diffusion-weighted imaging: A crystal ball for febrile seizures?
Neurology 2006 66: 1291. [Full Text] [PDF]  

May 9 Highlights
Neurology 2006 66: 1292-1293. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Jacqueline A. French and Richard J. Kryscio

Active control trials for epilepsy: Avoiding bias in head-to-head trials
Neurology 2006 66: 1294-1295. [Full Text] [PDF]  

William P. Cheshire, Jr and Clifford B. Saper

The insular cortex and cardiac response to stroke
Neurology 2006 66: 1296-1297. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Scott Y.H. Kim and Karl Kieburtz

Appointing a proxy for research consent after one develops dementia: The need for further study
Neurology 2006 66: 1298-1299. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

Eelco F.M. Wijdicks and Coen A. Wijdicks

The portrayal of coma in contemporary motion pictures
Neurology 2006 66: 1300-1303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

ARTICLES:

J. Takanashi, H. Oba, A. J. Barkovich, H. Tada, Y. Tanabe, H. Yamanouchi, S. Fujimoto, M. Kato, M. Kawatani, A. Sudo, H. Ozawa, T. Okanishi, M. Ishitobi, Y. Maegaki, and Y. Koyasu

Diffusion MRI abnormalities after prolonged febrile seizures with encephalopathy
Neurology 2006 66: 1304-1309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. Gamble, P. R. Williamson, D. W. Chadwick, and A. G. Marson

A meta-analysis of individual patient responses to lamotrigine or carbamazepine monotherapy
Neurology 2006 66: 1310-1317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Spanish Translation]  

P. C. Souverein, D. J. Webb, J. G. Weil, T. P. Van Staa, and A.C.G. Egberts

Use of antiepileptic drugs and risk of fractures: Case–control study among patients with epilepsy
Neurology 2006 66: 1318-1324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

H. Ay, W. J. Koroshetz, T. Benner, M. G. Vangel, C. Melinosky, E. M. Arsava, C. Ayata, M. Zhu, L. H. Schwamm, and A. G. Sorensen

Neuroanatomic correlates of stroke-related myocardial injury
Neurology 2006 66: 1325-1329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Angela Hays and Michael N. Diringer

Elevated troponin levels are associated with higher mortality following intracerebral hemorrhage
Neurology 2006 66: 1330-1334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Sacco, C. Marini, R. Totaro, T. Russo, D. Cerone, and A. Carolei

A population-based study of the incidence and prognosis of lacunar stroke
Neurology 2006 66: 1335-1338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

M. K. Ikram, F. J. de Jong, M. J. Bos, J. R. Vingerling, A. Hofman, P. J. Koudstaal, P. T.V.M. de Jong, and M.M.B. Breteler

Retinal vessel diameters and risk of stroke: The Rotterdam Study
Neurology 2006 66: 1339-1343. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bruce Ovbiagele, Jeffrey L. Saver, Michael J. Lynn, Marc Chimowitz for the WASID Study Group

Impact of metabolic syndrome on prognosis of symptomatic intracranial atherostenosis
Neurology 2006 66: 1344-1349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. Stapf, H. Mast, R. R. Sciacca, J. H. Choi, A. V. Khaw, E. S. Connolly, J. Pile-Spellman, and J. P. Mohr

Predictors of hemorrhage in patients with untreated brain arteriovenous malformation
Neurology 2006 66: 1350-1355. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. Cordonnier, W. M. van der Flier, J. D. Sluimer, D. Leys, F. Barkhof, and P. Scheltens

Prevalence and severity of microbleeds in a memory clinic setting
Neurology 2006 66: 1356-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

C. B. Stocking, G. W. Hougham, D. D. Danner, M. B. Patterson, P. J. Whitehouse, and G. A. Sachs

Speaking of research advance directives: Planning for future research participation
Neurology 2006 66: 1361-1366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. J. Gurrera, J. Moye, M. J. Karel, A. R. Azar, and J. C. Armesto

Cognitive performance predicts treatment decisional abilities in mild to moderate dementia
Neurology 2006 66: 1367-1372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. M. Burwick, P. P. Ramsay, J. L. Haines, S. L. Hauser, J. R. Oksenberg, M. A. Pericak-Vance, S. Schmidt, A. Compston, S. Sawcer, R. Cittadella, G. Savettieri, A. Quattrone, C. H. Polman, B.M.J. Uitdehaag, J. N.P. Zwemmer, C. P. Hawkins, W. E.R. Ollier, S. Weatherby, C. Enzinger, F. Fazekas, H. Schmidt, R. Schmidt, J. Hillert, T. Masterman, P. Hogh, M. Niino, S. Kikuchi, P. Maciel, M. Santos, M. E. Rio, H. Kwiecinski, B. Zakrzewska-Pniewska, N. Evangelou, J. Palace, and L. F. Barcellos

APOE epsilon variation in multiple sclerosis susceptibility and disease severity: Some answers
Neurology 2006 66: 1373-1383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D.K.B. Li, U. Held, J. Petkau, M. Daumer, F. Barkhof, F. Fazekas, J. A. Frank, L. Kappos, D. H. Miller, J. H. Simon, J. S. Wolinsky, M. Filippi for the Sylvia Lawry Centre for MS Research

MRI T2 lesion burden in multiple sclerosis: A plateauing relationship with clinical disability
Neurology 2006 66: 1384-1389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Agnes M.F. Wong, Kylen McReelis, and James A. Sharpe

Saccade dynamics in peripheral vs central sixth nerve palsies
Neurology 2006 66: 1390-1398. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

M. S. Beeri, M. Rapp, J. M. Silverman, J. Schmeidler, H. T. Grossman, J. T. Fallon, D. P. Purohit, D. P. Perl, A. Siddiqui, G. Lesser, C. Rosendorff, and V. Haroutunian

Coronary artery disease is associated with Alzheimer disease neuropathology in APOE4 carriers
Neurology 2006 66: 1399-1404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Ash, P. Moore, S. Antani, G. McCawley, M. Work, and M. Grossman

Trying to tell a tale: Discourse impairments in progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia
Neurology 2006 66: 1405-1413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

S. Ortigue, P. Mégevand, F. Perren, T. Landis, and O. Blanke

Double dissociation between representational personal and extrapersonal neglect
Neurology 2006 66: 1414-1417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

H. -P. Landolt, M. Glatzel, T. Blättler, P. Achermann, C. Roth, J. Mathis, J. Weis, I. Tobler, A. Aguzzi, and C. L. Bassetti

Sleep-wake disturbances in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Neurology 2006 66: 1418-1424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

Kari Swarztrauber, Caroline Koudelka, and Matthew A. Brodsky

Initial pharmacotherapy in a population of veterans with Parkinson disease
Neurology 2006 66: 1425-1426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

C. G. Goetz, S. R. Schwid, S. W. Eberly, D. Oakes, I. Shoulson, and the Parkinson Study Group TEMPO and PRESTO Investigators

Safety of rasagiline in elderly patients with Parkinson disease
Neurology 2006 66: 1427-1429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Italian Translation]  

Michael J. Howell, Mark W. Mahowald, and Christopher M. Gomez

Evaluation of sleep and daytime somnolence in spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6)
Neurology 2006 66: 1430-1431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Takahiro Maruta, Kiyonobu Komai, Masaharu Takamori, and Masahito Yamada

Voglibose inhibits postprandial hypotension in neurologic disorders and elderly people
Neurology 2006 66: 1432-1434. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A.J.M. Ferreri, S. Dell’Oro, M. Foppoli, M. Bernardi, A. A. Brandes, A. Tosoni, M. Montanari, M. Balzarotti, M. Spina, F. Ilariucci, F. Zaja, C. Stelitano, F. Bobbio, G. Corazzelli, L. Baldini, M. Ponzoni, P. Picozzi, F. Caligaris Cappio, and M. Reni

MATILDE regimen followed by radiotherapy is an active strategy against primary CNS lymphomas
Neurology 2006 66: 1435-1438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

G. Hudson, M. Deschauer, R. W. Taylor, M. G. Hanna, D. Fialho, A. M. Schaefer, L. -P. He, E. Blakely, D. M. Turnbull, and P. F. Chinnery

POLG1, C10ORF2, and ANT1 mutations are uncommon in sporadic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with multiple mitochondrial DNA deletions
Neurology 2006 66: 1439-1441. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

P. Polychronopoulos, A. A. Argyriou, V. Sirrou, V. Huliara, M. Aplada, P. Gourzis, A. Economou, E. Terzis, and E. Chroni

Lunar phases and seizure occurrence: Just an ancient legend?
Neurology 2006 66: 1442-1443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

P. A. Taylor-Cooke, R. Ricci, J. H. Baños, X. Zhou, A. J. Woods, and M. S. Mennemeier

Perception of motor strength and stimulus magnitude are correlated in stroke patients
Neurology 2006 66: 1444-1456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Lucette A.J. Cysique, Paul Maruff, and Bruce J. Brew

Variable benefit in neuropsychological function in HIV-infected HAART-treated patients
Neurology 2006 66: 1447-1450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

C. M. Everett, M. Matharu, and J. Gawler

Neuropathy progressing to myeloneuropathy 20 years after partial gastrectomy
Neurology 2006 66: 1451. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. C. Shields, S. Lam, A. Gorgulho, J. Emerson, S. E. Krahl, D. Malkasian, and A.A.F. DeSalles

Eyelid apraxia associated with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation
Neurology 2006 66: 1451-1452. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

REFLECTIONS: NEUROLOGY AND THE HUMANITIES:

Michael H. Brooke

What’s the use?
Neurology 2006 66: 1453-1454. [Full Text] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Christiana Brenner, Maria C. Del Negro, Eliana M.V. Borigato, and Robson V. Miranda

Leukoencephalopathy with cerebral calcifications and cysts
Neurology 2006 66: E32. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ping H. Lai, Mei J. Weng, Jui H. Fu, and Huay B. Pan

Multi-detector CT angiography in intracranial dural AV fistula at the foramen magnum
Neurology 2006 66: 1404. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

RESIDENT AND FELLOW PAGE:

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

Clinical findings of the phakomatoses: von Hippel-Lindau disease
Neurology 2006 66: E33-E34. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Beau M. Ances

The away neurology rotation: Is the grass greener on the other side?
Neurology 2006 66: E35-E36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Laura Bonanni, Astrid Thomas, Marco Onofrj, and Ian G. McKeith

Diagnosis and management of dementia with Lewy bodies: Third report of the DLB Consortium
Neurology 2006 66: 1455. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Steven Brenner, Marina Diomedi, and Fabrizio Sallustio

Sildenafil increases cerebrovascular reactivity: A transcranial Doppler study
Neurology 2006 66: 1455-1456. [Full Text] [PDF]  

William P. Cheshire, Jr, Frank Birklein, and Michael C. Rowbotham

Does pain change the brain?
Neurology 2006 66: 1456. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paul E. Greene, William Dauer, and Virginia Wong

Stiff child syndrome with mutation of DYT1 gene
Neurology 2006 66: 1456. [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Ikeda, H. Kashihara, K. -i. Hosozawa, M. Tamura, S. Baba, Y. Iwasaki, Fernando Pico, and Pierre Amarenco

Concurrent dolichoectasia of basilar and coronary arteries
Neurology 2006 66: 1457. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephen E. Nadeau and Hilmar Krapf

Effect of mitoxantrone on MRI in progressive MS: Results of the MIMS trial
Neurology 2006 66: 1457-1458. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Steven R. Brenner, B. Voller, T. Sycha, B. Gustorff, G. Kranz, E. Auff, J. M. Zakrzewska, J. Cohen, J. Brown, J. Alksne, H. Gemillion, M. Linskey, D. Sirois, B. Pollock, B . Voller, T . Sycha, B . Gustorff, G . Kranz, E . Auff, J .M. Zakrzewska, J . Cohen, J . Brown, J . Alksne, H . Gemillion, M . Linskey, D . Sirois, B . Pollock, E .J. Piovesan, H .G. Teive, P .A. Kowacs, M.V. Della Coletta, L .C. Werneck, and S .D. Silberstein

An open study of botulinum-A toxin treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Neurology 2006 66: 1458-1459. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

Fascicular hypoglossus nerve lesion
Neurology 2006 66: 1450. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Calendar
Neurology 2006 66: 25A-26A. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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