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] CME  

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] CME  

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] CME  

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] CME  

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] CME  

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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