THIS WEEK IN NEUROLOGY:

Highlights of the January 13 issue
Neurology 2009 72: 105. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Christine Klein and Katja Lohmann

Parkinson disease(s): Is "Parkin disease" a distinct clinical entity?
Neurology 2009 72: 106-107. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Christopher A. Beck

Selection bias in observational studies: Out of control?
Neurology 2009 72: 108-109. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL ARTICLE:

J. D. England, G. S. Gronseth, G. Franklin, G. T. Carter, L. J. Kinsella, J. A. Cohen, A. K. Asbury, K. Szigeti, J. R. Lupski, N. Latov, R. A. Lewis, P. A. Low, M. A. Fisher, D. N. Herrmann, J. F. Howard, Jr, G. Lauria, R. G. Miller, M. Polydefkis, and A. J. Sumner

Practice Parameter: Evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: Role of autonomic testing, nerve biopsy, and skin biopsy (an evidence-based review): Report of the American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Neurology 2009 72: 177-184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement] [Podcast] [Polish Translation] [Chinese Translation]  

J. D. England, G. S. Gronseth, G. Franklin, G. T. Carter, L. J. Kinsella, J. A. Cohen, A. K. Asbury, K. Szigeti, J. R. Lupski, N. Latov, R. A. Lewis, P. A. Low, M. A. Fisher, D. N. Herrmann, J. F. Howard, Jr, G. Lauria, R. G. Miller, M. Polydefkis, and A. J. Sumner

Practice Parameter: Evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: Role of laboratory and genetic testing (an evidence-based review): Report of the American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Neurology 2009 72: 185-192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] [Podcast]  

ARTICLES:

E. Lohmann, S. Thobois, S. Lesage, E. Broussolle, S. Tezenas du Montcel, M. -J. Ribeiro, P. Remy, A. Pelissolo, B. Dubois, L. Mallet, P. Pollak, Y. Agid, A. Brice, and The French Parkinson's Disease Genetics Study Group

A multidisciplinary study of patients with early-onset PD with and without parkin mutations
Neurology 2009 72: 110-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Italian Translation] [Japanese Translation]  

R. A. Marrie, R. Horwitz, G. Cutter, T. Tyry, D. Campagnolo, and T. Vollmer

Comorbidity delays diagnosis and increases disability at diagnosis in MS
Neurology 2009 72: 117-124. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

L. H. Coker, P. E. Hogan, N. R. Bryan, L. H. Kuller, K. L. Margolis, K. Bettermann, R. B. Wallace, Z. Lao, R. Freeman, M. L. Stefanick, S. A. Shumaker For the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study

Postmenopausal hormone therapy and subclinical cerebrovascular disease: The WHIMS-MRI Study
Neurology 2009 72: 125-134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. M. Resnick, M. A. Espeland, S. A. Jaramillo, C. Hirsch, M. L. Stefanick, A. M. Murray, J. Ockene, C. Davatzikos For the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study

Postmenopausal hormone therapy and regional brain volumes: The WHIMS-MRI Study
Neurology 2009 72: 135-142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

M. K. Liem, S.A.J. Lesnik Oberstein, J. Haan, I. L. van der Neut, M. D. Ferrari, M. A. van Buchem, H. A.M. Middelkoop, and J. van der Grond

MRI correlates of cognitive decline in CADASIL: A 7-year follow-up study
Neurology 2009 72: 143-148. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

S.Y.H. Kim, H. M. Kim, K. M. Langa, J. H.T. Karlawish, D. S. Knopman, and P. S. Appelbaum

Surrogate consent for dementia research: A national survey of older Americans
Neurology 2009 72: 149-155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

F. Ducray, E. Crinière, A. Idbaih, K. Mokhtari, Y. Marie, S. Paris, S. Navarro, F. Laigle-Donadey, C. Dehais, J. Thillet, K. Hoang-Xuan, J. -Y. Delattre, and M. Sanson

-Internexin expression identifies 1p19q codeleted gliomas
Neurology 2009 72: 156-161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Aatif M. Husain, Susan Hayes, Margaret Young, and Dharmen Shah

Visual evoked potentials with CRT and LCD monitors: When newer is not better
Neurology 2009 72: 162-164. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

N. Sacktor, N. Nakasujja, R. L. Skolasky, K. Robertson, S. Musisi, A. Ronald, E. Katabira, and D. B. Clifford

Benefits and risks of stavudine therapy for HIV-associated neurologic complications in Uganda
Neurology 2009 72: 165-170. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Seung-Hoon Lee, Wi-Sun Ryu, and Jae-Kyu Roh

Cerebral microbleeds are a risk factor for warfarin-related intracerebral hemorrhage
Neurology 2009 72: 171-176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement] [Korean Translation]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

N. Weiss, D. Hasboun, S. Demeret, B. Fontaine, F. Bolgert, O. Lyon-Caen, and D. Chabas

Paroxysmal hypothermia as a clinical feature of multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2009 72: 193-195. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

E. Bartoccioni, F. Scuderi, A. Augugliaro, S. Chiatamone Ranieri, D. Sauchelli, P. Alboino, M. Marino, and A. Evoli

HLA class II allele analysis in MuSK-positive myasthenia gravis suggests a role for DQ5
Neurology 2009 72: 195-197. [Full Text] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Sui H. Wong, Trevor Smith, and Richard P. White

A radiologic "alcohol breathalyzer" test
Neurology 2009 72: 198. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

RESIDENT & FELLOW SECTION:

Chafic Karam, Azita Khorsandi, and Daniel J. MacGowan

Clinical Reasoning: A 23-year-old woman with paresthesias and weakness
Neurology 2009 72: e5-e10. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Polish Translation]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

William J. Weiner, John C. Steele, David R. Williams, Andrew J. Lees, and John R. Wherrett

J. Clifford Richardson and 50 years of progressive supranuclear palsy
Neurology 2009 72: 199-200. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Alexander Y. Zubkov, Eelco F.M. Wijdicks, Robert D. Stevens, and Matthew A. Koenig

Reversal of transtentorial herniation with hypertonic saline
Neurology 2009 72: 200-201. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

Lamotrigine extended-release as adjunctive therapy for partial seizures
Neurology 2009 72: 201. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Elaine Wirrell

BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF EPILEPSY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
Neurology 2009 72: 202. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Calendar
Neurology 2009 72: 203-204. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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