IN THIS ISSUE:

September 14 Highlight and Commentary
Neurology 2004 63: 765. [Full Text] [PDF]  

September 14 Highlights
Neurology 2004 63: 766-767. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Gregory J. del Zoppo

Thrombin: Maybe not so spellbinding
Neurology 2004 63: 768-769. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kirk C. Wilhelmsen

How not to synthesize synuclein
Neurology 2004 63: 770-771. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert T. Naismith and Anne H. Cross

Does the hepatitis B vaccine cause multiple sclerosis?
Neurology 2004 63: 772-773. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES:

Harold P. Adams, Jr., Edgar J. Kenton, III, Stephen C. Scheiber, and Dorthea Juul

Vascular neurology: A new neurologic subspecialty
Neurology 2004 63: 774-776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ARTICLES:

K. L. Furie, R. Rosenberg, J. L. Thompson, K. Bauer, J. P. Mohr, B. Rosner, R. Sciacca, S. Barzegar, B. Thornell, T. Costigan, and J. P. Kistler

Thrombin generation in non-cardioembolic stroke subtypes: The Hemostatic System Activation Study
Neurology 2004 63: 777-784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. K. Srikanth, J. F.I. Anderson, G. A. Donnan, M. M. Saling, E. Didus, R. Alpitsis, H. M. Dewey, R. A.L. Macdonell, and A. G. Thrift

Progressive dementia after first-ever stroke: A community-based follow-up study
Neurology 2004 63: 785-792. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

J. S. Elkins, E. S. O’Meara, W. T. Longstreth, Jr., M. C. Carlson, T. A. Manolio, and S. C. Johnston

Stroke risk factors and loss of high cognitive function
Neurology 2004 63: 793-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

M. Diomedi, A. Pietroiusti, M. Silvestrini, B. Rizzato, L. M. Cupini, F. Ferrante, A. Magrini, A. Bergamaschi, A. Galante, and G. Bernardi

CagA-positive Helicobacter pylori strains may influence the natural history of atherosclerotic stroke
Neurology 2004 63: 800-804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

H. Ohtake, P. Limprasert, Y. Fan, O. Onodera, A. Kakita, H. Takahashi, L. T. Bonner, D. W. Tsuang, I. V.J. Murray, V. M.-Y. Lee, J. Q. Trojanowski, A. Ishikawa, J. Idezuka, M. Murata, T. Toda, T. D. Bird, J. B. Leverenz, S. Tsuji, and A. R. La Spada

ß-Synuclein gene alterations in dementia with Lewy bodies
Neurology 2004 63: 805-811. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

J. Raethjen, F. Kopper, R. B. Govindan, J. Volkmann, and G. Deuschl

Two different pathogenetic mechanisms in psychogenic tremor
Neurology 2004 63: 812-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D. Bunce, L. Fratiglioni, B. J. Small, B. Winblad, and L. Bäckman

APOE and cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease and non-demented aging
Neurology 2004 63: 816-821. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. Valcour, C. Shikuma, B. Shiramizu, M. Watters, P. Poff, O. Selnes, P. Holck, J. Grove, and N. Sacktor

Higher frequency of dementia in older HIV-1 individuals: The Hawaii Aging with HIV-1 Cohort
Neurology 2004 63: 822-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. Assini, S. Cammarata, A. Vitali, M. Colucci, L. Giliberto, R. Borghi, M. L. Inglese, S. Volpe, S. Ratto, F. Dagna-Bricarelli, C. Baldo, A. Argusti, P. Odetti, A. Piccini, and M. Tabaton

Plasma levels of amyloid ß-protein 42 are increased in women with mild cognitive impairment
Neurology 2004 63: 828-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

E. Y. Uc, M. Rizzo, S. W. Anderson, Q. Shi, and J. D. Dawson

Driver route-following and safety errors in early Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2004 63: 832-837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Miguel A. Hernán, Susan S. Jick, Michael J. Olek, and Hershel Jick

Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine and the risk of multiple sclerosis: A prospective study
Neurology 2004 63: 838-842. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

M. E. Bigal, R. B. Lipton, S. J. Tepper, A. M. Rapoport, and F. D. Sheftell

Primary chronic daily headache and its subtypes in adolescents and adults
Neurology 2004 63: 843-847. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

Ninan T. Mathew, Jayasree Kailasam, and Tad Seifert

Clinical recognition of allodynia in migraine
Neurology 2004 63: 848-852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

X. De Tiège, S. Goldman, S. Laureys, D. Verheulpen, C. Chiron, C. Wetzburger, P. Paquier, D. Chaigne, N. Poznanski, I. Jambaqué, E. Hirsch, O. Dulac, and P. Van Bogaert

Regional cerebral glucose metabolism in epilepsies with continuous spikes and waves during sleep
Neurology 2004 63: 853-857. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

F. Bartolomei, E. Barbeau, M. Gavaret, M. Guye, A. McGonigal, J. Régis, and P. Chauvel

Cortical stimulation study of the role of rhinal cortex in déjà vu and reminiscence of memories
Neurology 2004 63: 858-864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Raskin, P. D. Donofrio, N. R. Rosenthal, D. J. Hewitt, D. M. Jordan, J. Xiang, and A. I. Vinik

Topiramate vs placebo in painful diabetic neuropathy: Analgesic and metabolic effects
Neurology 2004 63: 865-873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

J. -H. Seo, H. F. Ryan, G. C. Claussen, T. D. Thomas, and S. J. Oh

Sensory neuropathy in vasculitis: A clinical, pathologic, and electrophysiologic study
Neurology 2004 63: 874-878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. N. Herrmann, M. L. Ferguson, V. Pannoni, R. L. Barbano, M. Stanton, and E. L. Logigian

Plantar nerve AP and skin biopsy in sensory neuropathies with normal routine conduction studies
Neurology 2004 63: 879-885. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

MEDICAL HYPOTHESIS:

Ronald B. Postuma and Anthony E. Lang

Homocysteine and levodopa: Should Parkinson disease patients receive preventative therapy?
Neurology 2004 63: 886-891. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

C. H. Tsai, F. C. Chang, Y. C. Su, F. J. Tsai, M. K. Lu, C. C. Lee, C. C. Kuo, Y. W. Yang, and C. S. Lu

Two novel mutations of the glycine receptor gene in a Taiwanese hyperekplexia family
Neurology 2004 63: 893-896. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Rachel Katz-Brull, Robert E. Lenkinski, Renaud A. Du Pasquier, and Igor J. Koralnik

Elevation of myoinositol is associated with disease containment in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Neurology 2004 63: 897-900. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Roelien H. Enting, Alexis Demopoulos, Lisa M. DeAngelis, and Lauren E. Abrey

Salvage therapy for primary CNS lymphoma with a combination of rituximab and temozolomide
Neurology 2004 63: 901-903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

V. H.J.M. Triebels, M. J.B. Taphoorn, A. A. Brandes, J. Menten, M. Frenay, A. Tosoni, J. M. Kros, E. Biemond-ter Stege, R. H. Enting, A. Allgeier, I. van Heuvel, and M. J. van den Bent

Salvage PCV chemotherapy for temozolomide-resistant oligodendrogliomas
Neurology 2004 63: 904-906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. F. Molnar, A. Sailer, C. A. Gunraj, A. E. Lang, A. M. Lozano, and R. Chen

Thalamic deep brain stimulation activates the cerebellothalamocortical pathway
Neurology 2004 63: 907-909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. Rossi, G. Giaccone, R. Maletta, M. Morbin, R. Capobianco, M. Mangieri, A. R. Giovagnoli, A. Bizzi, C. Tomaino, M. Perri, M. Di Natale, F. Tagliavini, O. Bugiani, and A. C. Bruni

A family with Alzheimer disease and strokes associated with A713T mutation of the APP gene
Neurology 2004 63: 910-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

N. Scarmeas, K. E. Anderson, J. Hilton, A. Park, C. Habeck, J. Flynn, B. Tycko, and Y. Stern

APOE-dependent PET patterns of brain activation in Alzheimer disease
Neurology 2004 63: 913-915. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

S. Laureys, F. Perrin, M -E. Faymonville, C. Schnakers, M. Boly, V. Bartsch, S. Majerus, G. Moonen, and P. Maquet

Cerebral processing in the minimally conscious state
Neurology 2004 63: 916-918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. Solaro, G. Brichetto, M. P. Amato, E. Cocco, B. Colombo, G. D’Aleo, C. Gasperini, A. Ghezzi, V. Martinelli, C. Milanese, F. Patti, M. Trojano, E. Verdun, G. L. Mancardi, and the PaIMS Study Group

The prevalence of pain in multiple sclerosis: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Neurology 2004 63: 919-921. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Hörtnagel, N. Nardocci, G. Zorzi, B. Garavaglia, E. Botz, T. Meitinger, and T. Klopstock

Infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy and pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration: Locus heterogeneity
Neurology 2004 63: 922-924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jason J.S. Barton

"Retinal diplopia" associated with macular wrinkling
Neurology 2004 63: 925-927. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Amouri, M. -C. Moreira, M. Zouari, G. El Euch, C. Barhoumi, M. Kefi, S. Belal, M. Koenig, and F. Hentati

Aprataxin gene mutations in Tunisian families
Neurology 2004 63: 928-929. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

A. Iranzo, J. Santamaria, E. Tolosa, I. Vilaseca, F. Valldeoriola, M. J. Martí, and E. Muñoz

Long-term effect of CPAP in the treatment of nocturnal stridor in multiple system atrophy
Neurology 2004 63: 930-932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

Braj B. Pandey, Tuan C. Dang, and John F. Healy

Hyperventilation and vomiting due to posterior circulation stroke
Neurology 2004 63: 934-935. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. N. Komal Kumar, S. A. Patil, A. B. Taly, M. Nirmala, S. Sinha, and G. R. Arunodaya

Effect of D-penicillamine on neuromuscular junction in patients with Wilson disease
Neurology 2004 63: 935-936. [Full Text] [PDF]  

G. Stevanin, A. Durr, C. Dussert, C. Penet, and A. Brice

Mutations in the FGF14 gene are not a major cause of spinocerebellar ataxia in Caucasians
Neurology 2004 63: 936. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Tremblay, M. Robert, A. Pascual-Leone, F. Lepore, D. K. Nguyen, L. Carmant, A. Bouthillier, and H. Théoret

Action observation and execution: Intracranial recordings in a human subject
Neurology 2004 63: 937-938. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Denis Ostrovskiy and Asa Wilbourn

Acute bowler’s thumb
Neurology 2004 63: 938. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

Beat Schaer, Stefan Osswald, Peter Fuhr, and David Leppert

Syncope during EEG recording
Neurology 2004 63: E11. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Video] [Data Supplement]  

Mathew Alexander, Prakash Balasubramaniam, and Sunithi Elizabeth Mani

"Spaghetti in brain": DAVF
Neurology 2004 63: 892. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Daniel G. Healy and Nicholas W. Wood

Clinical picture of bilateral vestibular schwannomas, sudden bilateral hearing loss, and aviation
Neurology 2004 63: 933. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

George C. Ebers, A. D. Sadovnick, Reinhold Veith, Kassandra L. Munger, Eilis O’Reilly, and Alberto Ascherio

Vitamin D intake and incidence of multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2004 63: 939. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shinji Saiki, Koichiro Sakai, Misuzu Saiki, Genjiro Hirose, Ruth H. Walker, and Russell L. Margolis

Huntington’s disease-like 2 can present as chorea-acanthocytosis
Neurology 2004 63: 939-940. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert L. Tomsak, Robert B. Daroff, Joseph H. Friedman, Valerie Biousse, and Nancy J. Newman

Ophthalmologic features of Parkinson’s disease
Neurology 2004 63: 940-941. [Full Text] [PDF]  

James P. Kelly, Christopher M. Filley, Robert S. Wilson, and David A. Bennett

Proneness to psychological distress is associated with risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Neurology 2004 63: 941. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard M. Dasheiff, Christoph Kellinghaus, and Prakash Kotagal

Lateralizing value of Todd’s palsy in patients with epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 942. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ludger Tebartz van Elst, Michael R. Trimble, Laura S. Boylan, Daniel L. Labovitz, Lynn A. Flint, and Orrin Devinsky

Depression but not seizure frequency predicts quality of life in treatment-resistant epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 942-943. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTIONS:

High lipoprotein (a), diabetes, and the extent of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis
Neurology 2004 63: 944. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CALENDAR:

Calendar
Neurology 2004 63: 17A-18. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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