关键词： Soft neurological signs   schizophrenia   neurological abnormalities   motor coordination   response to antipsychotics  

摘要： Objective: Neurological soft signs (NSS) are a group of minor non-localizable neurological abnormalities found more often in patients with schizophrenia. The aim of the current study was to investigate their temporal stability and relationship to the overall outcome over a 12-month period. Material and methods: The study sample included 133 stabilized patients suffering from schizophrenia (77 males and 56 females;aged 33.55 +/- 11.22 years old). The assessment included the application at baseline and after 12 months of the Neurological Evaluation Scale (NES), and a number of scales assessing the clinical symptoms and adverse effects. The statistical analysis included ANOVA, exploratory t-test and Pearson correlation coefficients with Bonferroni correction. Results: In stabilized patients, NSS are stable over a 12-month period with only the subscale of NES-sensory integration manifesting a significant worsening, while, in contrast, most of the clinical variables improved significantly. There was no relationship of NES scores with the magnitude of improvement. The only significant negative correlation was between NES-motor coordination and Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale-GP change at 1 year. Discussion: The results of the current study suggest that after stabilization of patients with schizophrenia, there are probably two separate components, a 'trait' which is stable over a 12-month period, and a 'degenerative' component with a tendency to worsen probably in parallel with the progression of the illness and in correlation with the worsening of negative symptoms. However, the statistical support of the 'degenerative' component is *** outcomes Neurological softs signs are stable over a 12-month period, with the exception of 'sensory integration' which manifests significant improvement irrespective of treatment response. They do not respond to treatment with antipsychotics. They do not constitute a prognostic factor to predict improvement over a period

摘要： "A case of cerebral amyloid angiopathy-type hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with Y69H (p.Y89H) variant displaying transient focal neurological episodes as the main symptom." Amyloid, 26(4), pp. 251–252

关键词： Spinal manipulation   Brain   Functional Neurology   Chiropractic   Systematic review  

摘要： Background: A recent hypothesis purports that spinal manipulation may cause changes at a brain level. Functional Neurology, a mainly chiropractic approach, promotes the use of spinal manipulation to improve 'brain function' as if it were a proven construct. No systematic review has been performed to investigate how well founded this hypothesis is. Objective: To investigate whether spinal manipulation has an effect on 'brain function' that is associated with any clinical benefits. Method: In this systematic review, the literature was searched in PubMed, Embase, and PEDro (final search February 2018). We included randomized or non-randomized controlled studies, in which spinal manipulation was performed to any region of the spine, applied on either symptomatic or asymptomatic humans, and compared to a sham or to another type of control. The outcome measures had to be stated as direct or proxy markers of 'brain function'. Articles were reviewed blindly by at least two reviewers, using a quality checklist designed for the specific needs of the review. Studies were classified as of 'acceptable', 'medium', or 'low' methodological quality. Results were reported in relation to (i) control intervention (sham, 'inactive control', or 'another physical stimulus') and (ii) study subjects (healthy, symptomatic, or with spinal pain" subjects/spinal pain"), taking into account the quality. Only results obtained from between-group or between-intervention comparisons were considered in the final analysis. Results: Eighteen of 1514 articles were included. Studies were generally of 'low' or 'medium' methodological quality, most comparing spinal manipulation to a control other than a sham. Thirteen out of the 18 studies could be included in the final analysis. Transitory effects of different types of 'brain function' were reported in the three studies comparing spinal manipulation to sham (but of uncertain credibility), in "subclinical neck/spinal pain" subjects or in symptomatic subjec

关键词： Brain injury   home exercise programs   neurological injuries   occupational therapy   stroke  

摘要： There are no guidelines for the prescription of home exercise programs (HEPs) for clients with neurological injuries. However, 95% of occupational therapy practitioners prescribe HEPs. Two thousand anonymous surveys were distributed to occupational therapy practitioners. Data from the 352 returned, usable surveys were analyzed to determine trends in HEP prescription across practice settings and provider demographics. Occupational therapy practitioners in community-based settings tended to use more functional activities and the number of years in practice did not influence HEP dosage. These findings suggest a need for clear guidelines for varying practice settings to guide HEP prescription.

关键词： hand-foot and mouth disease   central nervous system complications   encephalitis   molecular characterization   enterovirus A71  

摘要： Enteroviruses (EVs) are responsible for extremely large-scale, periodic epidemics in pediatric cohorts, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. Clinical presentation includes a diverse disease spectrum, including hand-foot and mouth disease (HFMD), aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, acute flaccid paralysis, and acute flaccid myelitis. HFMD is predominantly attributable to EV-A types, including the major pathogen EV-A71, and coxsackieviruses, particularly CV-A6, CV-A16, and CV-A10. There have been multiple EV-A71 outbreaks associated with a profound burden of neurological disease and fatal outcomes in Asia since the early 1980s. Efficacious vaccines against EV-A71 have been developed in China but widespread pediatric vaccination programs have not been introduced in other countries. Encephalitis, as a consequence of complications arising from HFMD infection, leads to damage to the thalamus and medulla oblongata. Studies in Vietnam suggest that myoclonus is a significant indicator of central nervous system (CNS) complications in EV-A71-associated HFMD cases. Rapid response in HFMD cases in children is imperative to prevent the progression to a CNS infection;however, prophylactic and therapeutic agents have not been well established internationally, therefore surveillance and functional studies including development of antivirals and multivalent vaccines is critically important to reduce disease burden in pediatric populations.

摘要： Background: Treatment outcomes and risk factors for neurological deficits in pediatric patients with an os odontoideum are unclear. Methods: We reviewed the data for 102 children with os odontoideum who were managed at 11 centers between 2000 and 2016 and had a minimum duration of follow-up of 2 years. Thirty-one children had nonoperative treatment, and 71 underwent instrumented posterior cervical spinal arthrodesis for the treatment of C1-C2 instability. Nonoperative treatment consisted of observation (n = 29) or immobilization with a cervical collar (n = 1) or halo body jacket (n = 1). Surgical treatment consisted of atlantoaxial (n = 50) or occipitocervical (n = 21) arthrodesis. One patient also underwent transoral odontoidectomy. Results: Thirty children (29%) presented with neurological deficits, 28 of whom had radiographic atlantoaxial instability (atlantoaxial distance >5 mm) or limited space (<= 13 mm) available for the spinal cord (risk ratio, 7.8 [95% confidence interval, 2.0 to 31] compared with children with no radiographic risk factors). The 27 children without neurological deficits or atlantoaxial instability at presentation underwent nonoperative treatment and remained asymptomatic. Of the initial nonoperative cohort, one child developed atlantoaxial instability, and another had a persistent neurological deficit;both children underwent spinal arthrodesis during the study period. One child with cervical instability declined surgery and remained asymptomatic. Spinal fusion occurred in 68 patients in the surgical group by the end of the study period (mean, 3.7 years;range, 2.0 to 11.8 years). Surgical complications occurred in 21 children, including nonunion in 12, new neurological deficits in 4, cerebrospinal fluid leak in 2, symptomatic instrumentation requiring removal 2, and vertebral artery injury in 1. Nine children underwent revision surgery. In the surgical group, Japanese Orthopaedic Association neurological function scores improved significantl

摘要： 《国际神经病学神经外科学杂志》创刊于1974年,由教育部主管,中南大学和中南大学湘雅医院主办。是目前国内唯一一本同时涵盖神经病学和神经外科学两个相联学科的专业学术期刊。本刊被收录为“中国科技核心期刊(中国科技论文统计源期刊)”。

关键词： 模块教学   八年制临床医学专业   实习   云模型  

摘要： 浙江大学医学院的八年制临床医学专业实行"4+4"模式(4年非医专业本科+4年医学专业培养);在医学专业教育阶段开展了整合式医学课程模块化教学,旨在培养基础扎实、思维宽广的医学生。在神经、精神与运动模块整合背景下,神经病学临床实习带教中,教学者根据学生特点和自身带教经验,提出重视经典"三基"教育、推广多样化教学、利用云模型尝试新评价方法等措施,以利于医学高级人才培养。

摘要： 《临床神经病学杂志》系国家级神经病学专业性学术期刊。国内统一刊号CN 32-1337/R,国际标准刊号ISSN 1004-1648。曾荣获第二届全国优秀科技期刊奖及连续多次江苏省优秀期刊奖,并已入选中文核心期刊及中国科技核心期刊。2005年、2006年先后被美国化学文摘(CA)、俄罗斯文摘杂志(РЖ)、波兰哥白尼索引(IC)以及美国《乌利希国际期刊指南》四大数据库收录。

关键词： 神经外科学   神经病学   严重侵害   诈骗   非法网站   郑重声明  

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