IN THIS ISSUE:

September 9 Highlights
Neurology 2003 61: 593-595. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Jack H. Simon and Alan J. Thompson

Is multiple sclerosis still a clinical diagnosis?
Neurology 2003 61: 596-597. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nobuhiro Yuki and David S. Saperstein

Axonal Guillain-Barré syndrome subtypes: Do we need more splitting?
Neurology 2003 61: 598-599. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert G. Holloway

Improving the flow of diagnostic information: The importance of STARD for authors and readers
Neurology 2003 61: 600-601. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL ARTICLES:

E. M. Frohman, D. S. Goodin, P. A. Calabresi, J. R. Corboy, P. K. Coyle, M. Filippi, J. A. Frank, S. L. Galetta, R. I. Grossman, K. Hawker, N. J. Kachuck, M. C. Levin, J. T. Phillips, M. K. Racke, V. M. Rivera, and W. H. Stuart

The utility of MRI in suspected MS: Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Neurology 2003 61: 602-611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

Steven P. Ringel, Barbara G. Vickrey, Michael Schembri, and Richard L. Kravitz

Neurologists’ assessment of their ability to provide high quality care
Neurology 2003 61: 612-615. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IN MEMORIAM:

James J. Corbett

Robert D. Currier (1925–2003)
Neurology 2003 61: 616. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

ARTICLES:

M. Capasso, C. M. Caporale, F. Pomilio, P. Gandolfi, A. Lugaresi, and A. Uncini

Acute motor conduction block neuropathy Another Guillain–Barré syndrome variant
Neurology 2003 61: 617-622. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

M. P. Collins, M. I. Periquet, J. R. Mendell, Z. Sahenk, H. N. Nagaraja, and J. T. Kissel

Nonsystemic vasculitic neuropathy: Insights from a clinical cohort
Neurology 2003 61: 623-630. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

G. Lauria, M. Morbin, R. Lombardi, M. Borgna, G. Mazzoleni, A. Sghirlanzoni, and D. Pareyson

Axonal swellings predict the degeneration of epidermal nerve fibers in painful neuropathies
Neurology 2003 61: 631-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Megdad M. Zaatreh, Katrina S. Firlik, Dennis D. Spencer, and Susan S. Spencer

Temporal lobe tumoral epilepsy: Characteristics and predictors of surgical outcome
Neurology 2003 61: 636-641. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

N. Blau, L. Bonafé, I. Krägeloh-Mann, B. Thöny, L. Kierat, M. Häusler, and V. Ramaekers

Cerebrospinal fluid pterins and folates in Aicardi-Goutières syndrome: A new phenotype
Neurology 2003 61: 642-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

S. Blüml, M. Philippart, R. Schiffmann, K. Seymour, and B. D. Ross

Membrane phospholipids and high-energy metabolites in childhood ataxia with CNS hypomyelination
Neurology 2003 61: 648-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Chengxuan Qiu, Bengt Winblad, Johan Fastbom, and Laura Fratiglioni

Combined effects of APOE genotype, blood pressure, and antihypertensive drug use on incident AD
Neurology 2003 61: 655-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Dennis T. Villareal, Elizabeth Grant, J. Philip Miller, Martha Storandt, Daniel W. McKeel, and John C. Morris

Clinical outcomes of possible versus probable Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2003 61: 661-667. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

HISTORICAL NEUROLOGY:

M. Louis Offen

Dealing with "defectives" Foster Kennedy and William Lennox on eugenics
Neurology 2003 61: 668-673. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

Jon Stone

Parry–Romberg syndrome: A global survey of 205 patients using the Internet
Neurology 2003 61: 674-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

D. W.J. Dippel, E. J. van Breda, H. B. van der Worp, H. M.A. van Gemert, L. J. Kappelle, A. Algra, and P. J. Koudstaal

Timing of the effect of acetaminophen on body temperature in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Neurology 2003 61: 677-679. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jong S. Kim

Central post-stroke pain or paresthesia in lenticulo-capsular hemorrhages
Neurology 2003 61: 679-682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

C. L. Lendon, J. M. Harris, A. L. Pritchard, J. A.R. Nicoll, G. M. Teasdale, and G. Murray

Genetic variation of the APOE promoter and outcome after head injury
Neurology 2003 61: 683-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Gerhard, R. B. Banati, G. B. Goerres, A. Cagnin, R. Myers, R. N. Gunn, F. Turkheimer, C. D. Good, C. J. Mathias, N. Quinn, J. Schwarz, and D. J. Brooks

[¹¹C](R)-PK11195 PET imaging of microglial activation in multiple system atrophy
Neurology 2003 61: 686-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Timmermann, J. Gross, M. Butz, G. Kircheis, D. Häussinger, and A. Schnitzler

Mini-asterixis in hepatic encephalopathy induced by pathologic thalamo-motor-cortical coupling
Neurology 2003 61: 689-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

F. Tankéré, I. Bernat, E. Vitte, G. Lamas, P. Bouche, E. Fournier, J. Soudant, and J. C. Willer

Hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis: Dynamic insight into the cross-innervation phenomenon
Neurology 2003 61: 693-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Joachim M. Baehring, Rebecca A. Betensky, and Tracy T. Batchelor

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: The clinical spectrum and outcome of treatment
Neurology 2003 61: 696-698. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

F. G. Woermann, H. Jokeit, R. Luerding, H. Freitag, R. Schulz, S. Guertler, M. Okujava, P. Wolf, I. Tuxhorn, and A. Ebner

Language lateralization by Wada test and fMRI in 100 patients with epilepsy
Neurology 2003 61: 699-701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

P. N. Varelas, M. V. Spanaki, L. Hacein–Bey, T. Hether, and B. Terranova

Emergent EEG: Indications and diagnostic yield
Neurology 2003 61: 702-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

M. Mula, M. R. Trimble, A. Yuen, R. S.N. Liu, and J. W.A.S. Sander

Psychiatric adverse events during levetiracetam therapy
Neurology 2003 61: 704-706. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Eurelings, L. H. van den Berg, J. H.J. Wokke, H. Franssen, A. F.J.E. Vrancken, and N. C. Notermans

Increase of sural nerve T cells in progressive axonal polyneuropathy and monoclonal gammopathy
Neurology 2003 61: 707-709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. Zucca, S. Binda, R. Borgatti, F. Triulzi, L. Radice, C. Buttè, P. E. Barkhaus, and M. Barbi

Retrospective diagnosis of congenital cytomegalovirus infection and cortical maldevelopment
Neurology 2003 61: 710-712. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

Laurentius J.M.M. Mulder and Egilius L.H. Spierings

Stuttering relieved by divalproex sodium
Neurology 2003 61: 714. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. G. Burneo, R. Martin, T. Powell, S. Greenlee, R. C. Knowlton, R. E. Faught, A. Prasad, M. Mendez, and R. I. Kuzniecky

Teddy bears: An observational finding in patients with non-epileptic events
Neurology 2003 61: 714. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Finsterer, T. Schlager, W. Kopsa, and E. Wild

Nitroglycerin-aggravated pre-eclamptic posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
Neurology 2003 61: 715-716. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. McDonnell, C. Maginnis, S. Lewis, N. Pickering, M. Antoniak, R. Hubbard, I. Lawson, and J. Britton

Occupational exposure to solvents and metals and Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2003 61: 716-717. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Keun-Hwa Jung, Seong-Ho Park, and Gregory Youngnam Chang

Imitative arm levitation from a recurrent right thalamic hemorrhage: A case report
Neurology 2003 61: 718. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Chris H. Polman, Paul H.P. Jansen, Cees Jansen, and Bernard M.J. Uitdehaag

A rare, treatable cause of relapsing encephalopathy in an MS patient on interferon beta therapy
Neurology 2003 61: 719. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. A. Restivo, M. Tinazzi, F. Patti, A. Palmeri, and D. Maimone

Botulinum toxin treatment of painful tonic spasms in multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2003 61: 719. [Full Text] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Hamid Sami and Calin I. Prodan

Tic doulereux in basilar artery ectasia
Neurology 2003 61: 713. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Bernhard J. Connemann, Martin S. Mumenthaler, J. A. Yesavage, J. L. Taylor, L. Friedman, R. O’Hara, J. Sheikh, J. Tinklenberg, and P. J. Whitehouse

Donepezil and flight simulator performance: Effects on retention of complex skills
Neurology 2003 61: 721. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Augusto Cezar Lastimosa, Wengui Yu, and Steven H. Horowitz

Treatment of sporadic hemiplegic migraine with calcium-channel blocker verapamil
Neurology 2003 61: 721. [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Ikeda, Y. Iwasaki, A. Kuwajima, H. Iguchi, N. Sunohara, I. Nonaka, M. Tamura, and Eduardo E. Benarroch

Preservation of branchimotor neurons of the nucleus ambiguus in multiple system atrophy
Neurology 2003 61: 722-723. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A.A. Ammassari, F. Starace, M.S. Aloisi, M.P. Trotta, R. Murri, A. d’Arminio Monforte, A. Antinori, C.H. Hinkin, S.A. Castellon, R.S. Durvasula, D.J. Hardy, M.N. Lam, K.I. Mason, D. Thrasher, M.B. Goetz, and M. Stefaniak

Medication adherence among HIV+ adults: Effects of cognitive dysfunction and regimen complexity
Neurology 2003 61: 723-724. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Steven B. Karch, W.N. Kernan, L.M. Brass, C.M. Viscoli, J. P. Broderick, T. Brott, E. Feldmann, J.L. Wilterdink, and L.M. Morgenstern

Use of Ephedra-containing products and risk for hemorrhagic stroke
Neurology 2003 61: 724-725. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Calendar
Neurology 2003 61: 17. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ann Pakalnis, Mark B. Bromberg, John V. Bowler, and Ruth Nass

Book Reviews
Neurology 2003 61: 726. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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