IN THIS ISSUE:

March 13 Highlights
Neurology 2001 56: 579. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Roger Kurlan

New treatments for tics?
Neurology 2001 56: 580-581. [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

Harvey S. Singer and SakkuBai Naidu

Rett syndrome "We’ll keep the genes on for you"
Neurology 2001 56: 582-584. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL ARTICLES:

Marc R. Nuwer, Michele Duncan, and Jamie M. Nuwer

A profile of neurology practice based on Medicare services: An AAN Medical Economics and Management Committee Report
Neurology 2001 56: 586-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

Michael J. Valenzuela and Perminder Sachdev

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy in AD
Neurology 2001 56: 592-598. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplementary data]  

ARTICLES:

Harvey S. Singer, John Wendlandt, Madeline Krieger, and Joseph Giuliano

Baclofen treatment in Tourette syndrome: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial
Neurology 2001 56: 599-604. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

Connie Marras, David Andrews, Elspeth Sime, and Anthony E. Lang

Botulinum toxin for simple motor tics: A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial
Neurology 2001 56: 605-610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Supplementary data] CME  

M. Auranen, R. Vanhala, M. Vosman, M. Levander, T. Varilo, M. Hietala, R. Riikonen, L. Peltonen, and I. Järvelä

MECP2 gene analysis in classical Rett syndrome and in patients with Rett-like features
Neurology 2001 56: 611-617. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J.C. Reijneveld, M.M. Sitskoorn, M. Klein, J. Nuyen, and M.J.B. Taphoorn

Cognitive status and quality of life in patients with suspected versus proven low-grade gliomas
Neurology 2001 56: 618-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cheryl Bushnell, Zaeem Siddiqi, Joel C. Morgenlander, and Larry B. Goldstein

Use of specialized coagulation testing in the evaluation of patients with acute ischemic stroke
Neurology 2001 56: 624-627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

M. O’Sullivan, J.M. Jarosz, R.J. Martin, N. Deasy, J.F. Powell, and H.S. Markus

MRI hyperintensities of the temporal lobe and external capsule in patients with CADASIL
Neurology 2001 56: 628-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D. P. Auer, T. Schirmer, J. O. Heidenreich, J. Herzog, B. Pütz, and M. Dichgans

Altered white and gray matter metabolism in CADASIL: A proton MR spectroscopy and ¹H-MRSI study
Neurology 2001 56: 635-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. Lobotesis, J.D. Fenwick, A. Phipps, A. Ryman, A. Swann, C. Ballard, I.G. McKeith, and J.T. O’Brien

Occipital hypoperfusion on SPECT in dementia with Lewy bodies but not AD
Neurology 2001 56: 643-649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K.L. Lapane, G. Gambassi, F. Landi, A. Sgadari, V. Mor, and R. Bernabei

Gender differences in predictors of mortality in nursing home residents with AD
Neurology 2001 56: 650-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Vanhanen, M. Kivipelto, K. Koivisto, J. Kuusisto, L. Mykkänen, E.-L. Helkala, T. Hänninen, K. Kervinen, Y.A. Kesäniemi, M.P. Laakso, H. Soininen, and M. Laakso

APOE-4 is associated with weight loss in women with AD: A population-based study
Neurology 2001 56: 655-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. Fanin, E. Pegoraro, C. Matsuda–Asada, R.H. Brown, Jr., and C. Angelini

Calpain-3 and dysferlin protein screening in patients with limb–girdle dystrophy and myopathy
Neurology 2001 56: 660-665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

S. Misawa, S. Kuwabara, M. Mori, N. Kawaguchi, Y. Yoshiyama, and T. Hattori

Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor– in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Neurology 2001 56: 666-669. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

A.E. Hillis, P.B. Barker, N.J. Beauchamp, B.D. Winters, M. Mirski, and R.J. Wityk

Restoring blood pressure reperfused Wernicke’s area and improved language
Neurology 2001 56: 670-672. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Verpillat, A. Alpérovitch, F. Cambien, V. Besançon, H. Desal, and C. Tzourio

Aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) gene polymorphism and cerebral white matter hyperintensities
Neurology 2001 56: 673-675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G.D.J. Watts, K.C. O’Briant, T.E. Borreson, A.J. Windebank, and P.F. Chance

Evidence for genetic heterogeneity in hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy
Neurology 2001 56: 675-678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M.J. Hennessy, M. Koutroumanidis, A.F. Dean, J. Jarosz, R.D.C. Elwes, C.D. Binnie, and C.E. Polkey

Chronic encephalitis and temporal lobe epilepsy: A variant of Rasmussen’s syndrome?
Neurology 2001 56: 678-681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Vetrugno, F. Provini, G. Plazzi, L. Vignatelli, E. Lugaresi, and P. Montagna

Catathrenia (nocturnal groaning): A new type of parasomnia
Neurology 2001 56: 681-683. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Michael von Brevern, Andrew H. Clarke, and Thomas Lempert

Continuous vertigo and spontaneous nystagmus due to canalolithiasis of the horizontal canal
Neurology 2001 56: 684-686. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Carrozzo, A. Tessa, M.E. Vázquez–Memije, F. Piemonte, C. Patrono, A. Malandrini, C. Dionisi–Vici, L. Vilarinho, M. Villanova, H. Schägger, A. Federico, E. Bertini, and F.M. Santorelli

The T9176G mtDNA mutation severely affects ATP production and results in Leigh syndrome
Neurology 2001 56: 687-690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

Carl F. Ansevin

Treatment of ALS with pleconaril
Neurology 2001 56: 691-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S.A. Morré, J. van Beek, C.J.A. De Groot, J. Killestein, C.J.L.M. Meijer, C.H. Polman, P. van der Valk, J.M. Middeldorp, and A.J.C. van den Brule

Is Epstein–Barr virus present in the CNS of patients with MS?
Neurology 2001 56: 692. [Full Text] [PDF]  

B. Talim, A. Ognibene, E. Mattioli, I. Richard, L.V.B. Anderson, and L. Merlini

Normal calpain expression in genetically confirmed limb–girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A
Neurology 2001 56: 692-693. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. Akiyama, S. Takizawa, K. Tokuoka, Y. Ohnuki, N. Kobayashi, and Y. Shinohara

Bilateral middle cerebellar peduncle infarction caused by traumatic vertebral artery dissection
Neurology 2001 56: 693. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Carlos Valencia, Joan Martí–Fàbregas, Jesús Pujol Nuez, and Josep–Lluis Martí–Vilalta

Leukoaraiosis three–dimensional in Binswanger disease
Neurology 2001 56: 610. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cornelia Drees, Luay Alkotob, Philip M. Hall, and Derk Krieger

Reversible pontine edema in hypertension
Neurology 2001 56: 659. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Alessandro Stefano Zagami and Peter Michael Boers

Disappearing "face of the giant panda"
Neurology 2001 56: 665. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Daniel Foley, Kamal Masaki, Lon White, G. Webster Ross, John Eberhard, Richard M. Dubinsky, and Anthony C. Stein

Practice parameter: Risk of driving and Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2001 56: 695. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paul Samenuk, Boyd M. Koffman, and Gerald Salen

Chenodeoxycholic treatment of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
Neurology 2001 56: 695-696. [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. A. Jellinger, Adriana Ammassari, Antonella Cingolani, and Andrea Antinori

AIDS–related focal brain lesions in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy
Neurology 2001 56: 696. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CALENDAR:

Calendar
Neurology 2001 56: 19A-20. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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