IN THIS ISSUE:

October 26 Highlight and Commentary
Neurology 2004 63: 1345. [Full Text] [PDF]  

October 26 Highlights
Neurology 2004 63: 1346-1347. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

Steven T. DeKosky and Milos D. Ikonomovic

NIFID: A new molecular pathology with a frontotemporal dementia phenotype
Neurology 2004 63: 1348-1349. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andrew Singleton

What does PINK1 mean for Parkinson diseases?
Neurology 2004 63: 1350-1351. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

James F. Bale, Jr.

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: A preventable disease that needs to be prevented
Neurology 2004 63: 1352-1353. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWS & REVIEWS:

E. Montané, A. Vallano, and J. R. Laporte

Oral antispastic drugs in nonprogressive neurologic diseases: A systematic review
Neurology 2004 63: 1357-1363. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Read this article in Polish] [Commentary from Polish edition]  

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES:

Matthew Rizzo and William C. Mobley

An AUPN/ANA survey of department leader opinions on the health of US academic neurology
Neurology 2004 63: 1354-1356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

ARTICLES:

B. R. Brooks, R. A. Thisted, S. H. Appel, W. G. Bradley, R. K. Olney, J. E. Berg, L. E. Pope, R. A. Smith for the AVP-923 ALS Study Group

Treatment of pseudobulbar affect in ALS with dextromethorphan/quinidine: A randomized trial
Neurology 2004 63: 1364-1370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

P. H. Jongerius, J. J. Rotteveel, J. van Limbeek, F. J.M. Gabreëls, K. van Hulst, and F. J.A. van den Hoogen

Botulinum toxin effect on salivary flow rate in children with cerebral palsy
Neurology 2004 63: 1371-1375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

N. J. Cairns, M. Grossman, S. E. Arnold, D. J. Burn, E. Jaros, R. H. Perry, C. Duyckaerts, B. Stankoff, B. Pillon, K. Skullerud, F. F. Cruz-Sanchez, E. H. Bigio, I. R.A. Mackenzie, M. Gearing, J. L. Juncos, J. D. Glass, H. Yokoo, Y. Nakazato, S. Mosaheb, J. R. Thorpe, K. Uryu, V. M.-Y. Lee, and J .Q. Trojanowski

Clinical and neuropathologic variation in neuronal intermediate filament inclusion disease
Neurology 2004 63: 1376-1384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] CME  

G. Verdile, A. Gnjec, J. Miklossy, J. Fonte, G. Veurink, K. Bates, B. Kakulas, P. D. Mehta, E. A. Milward, N. Tan, R. Lareu, D. Lim, A. Dharmarajan, and R. N. Martins

Protein markers for Alzheimer disease in the frontal cortex and cerebellum
Neurology 2004 63: 1385-1392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

K. Kantarci, R. C. Petersen, B. F. Boeve, D. S. Knopman, D. F. Tang-Wai, P. C. O’Brien, S. D. Weigand, S. D. Edland, G. E. Smith, R. J. Ivnik, T. J. Ferman, E. G. Tangalos, and C. R. Jack, Jr.

¹H MR spectroscopy in common dementias
Neurology 2004 63: 1393-1398. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

C. G. Ballard, C. M. Morris, H. Rao, J. T. O’Brien, R. Barber, S. Stephens, E. Rowan, A. Gibson, R. N. Kalaria, and R. A. Kenny

APOE 4 and cognitive decline in older stroke patients with early cognitive impairment
Neurology 2004 63: 1399-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

W. D. Gaillard, L. Balsamo, B. Xu, C. McKinney, P. H. Papero, S. Weinstein, J. Conry, P. L. Pearl, B. Sachs, S. Sato, L. G. Vezina, C. Frattali, and W. H. Theodore

fMRI language task panel improves determination of language dominance
Neurology 2004 63: 1403-1408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

G. T. Stebbins, C. G. Goetz, M. C. Carrillo, K. J. Bangen, D. A. Turner, G. H. Glover, and J. D.E. Gabrieli

Altered cortical visual processing in PD with hallucinations: An fMRI study
Neurology 2004 63: 1409-1416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

T. D. Marcotte, T. Wolfson, T. J. Rosenthal, R. K. Heaton, R. Gonzalez, R. J. Ellis, I. Grant, and the HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center Group

A multimodal assessment of driving performance in HIV infection
Neurology 2004 63: 1417-1422. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. O’Riordan, D. Raymond, T. Lynch, R. Saunders-Pullman, S. B. Bressman, L. Daly, and M. Hutchinson

Age at onset as a factor in determining the phenotype of primary torsion dystonia
Neurology 2004 63: 1423-1426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

B. Stemper, L. Bernardi, F. B. Axelrod, G. Welsch, C. Passino, and M. J. Hilz

Sympathetic and parasympathetic baroreflex dysfunction in familial dysautonomia
Neurology 2004 63: 1427-1431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

N. V. Patel, M. E. Bigal, K. B. Kolodner, C. Leotta, J. E. Lafata, and R. B. Lipton

Prevalence and impact of migraine and probable migraine in a health plan
Neurology 2004 63: 1432-1438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

K. Rejdak, M. J. Eikelenboom, A. Petzold, E. J. Thompson, Z. Stelmasiak, R. H.C. Lazeron, F. Barkhof, C. H. Polman, B. M.J. Uitdehaag, and G. Giovannoni

CSF nitric oxide metabolites are associated with activity and progression of multiple sclerosis
Neurology 2004 63: 1439-1445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Z. G. Nadareishvili, H. Li, V. Wright, D. Maric, S. Warach, J. M. Hallenbeck, J. Dambrosia, J. L. Barker, and A. E. Baird

Elevated pro-inflammatory CD4⁺CD28^– lymphocytes and stroke recurrence and death
Neurology 2004 63: 1446-1451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. van der Grond, A. F. van Raamt, Y. van der Graaf, W. P.T.M. Mali, and R. H.C. Bisschops

A fetal circle of Willis is associated with a decreased deep white matter lesion load
Neurology 2004 63: 1452-1456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Suzanne Goh, William Butler, and Elizabeth A. Thiele

Subependymal giant cell tumors in tuberous sclerosis complex
Neurology 2004 63: 1457-1461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Thaisetthawatkul, M. L. Collazo-Clavell, M. G. Sarr, J. E. Norell, and P. J.B. Dyck

A controlled study of peripheral neuropathy after bariatric surgery
Neurology 2004 63: 1462-1470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] CME  

David S. Goldstein, Sandra Pechnik, Jeffrey Moak, and Basil Eldadah

Painful sweating
Neurology 2004 63: 1471-1475. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Y. Nakazato, N. Tamura, A. Ohkuma, K. Yoshimaru, and K. Shimazu

Idiopathic pure sudomotor failure: Anhidrosis due to deficits in cholinergic transmission
Neurology 2004 63: 1476-1480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS:

Y. Hatano, K. Sato, B. Elibol, H. Yoshino, Y. Yamamura, V. Bonifati, H. Shinotoh, M. Asahina, S. Kobayashi, A. R. Ng, R. L. Rosales, S. Hassin-Baer, Y. Shinar, C. S. Lu, H. C. Chang, Y. H. Wu-Chou, F. B. Ataç, T. Kobayashi, T. Toda, Y. Mizuno, and N. Hattori

PARK6-linked autosomal recessive early-onset parkinsonism in Asian populations
Neurology 2004 63: 1482-1485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

D. G. Healy, P. M. Abou-Sleiman, J. M. Gibson, O. A. Ross, S. Jain, S. Gandhi, D. Gosal, M. M.K. Muqit, N. W. Wood, and T. Lynch

PINK1 (PARK6) associated Parkinson disease in Ireland
Neurology 2004 63: 1486-1488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Honarmand, C. A. Glaser, E. Chow, J. J. Sejvar, C. P. Preas, G. C. Cosentino, H. T. Hutchison, and W. J. Bellini

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in the differential diagnosis of encephalitis
Neurology 2004 63: 1489-1493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

R. T. Burkhardt, I. E. Leppik, K. Blesi, S. Scott, S. R. Gapany, and J. C. Cloyd

Lower phenytoin serum levels in persons switched from brand to generic phenytoin
Neurology 2004 63: 1494-1496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

C. Depondt, H. R. Cock, D. G. Healy, M. W. Burley, D. Weinshenker, N. W. Wood, D. B. Goldstein, and S. M. Sisodiya

The –1021CT DBH gene variant is not associated with epilepsy or antiepileptic drug response
Neurology 2004 63: 1497-1499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

D. D’Agostino, M. Bertelli, S. Gallo, S. Cecchin, E. Albiero, P. G. Garofalo, A. Gambardella, J.-M. St. Hilaire, H. Kwiecinski, E. Andermann, and M. Pandolfo

Mutations and polymorphisms of the CLCN2 gene in idiopathic epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 1500-1502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

P. Major, J.-C. Décarie, A. Nadeau, P. Diadori, A. Lortie, D. Nguyen, P. Cossette, and L. Carmant

Clinical significance of isolated hippocampal volume asymmetry in childhood epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 1503-1506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

J. W. Wheless, B. R. Vazquez, A. M. Kanner, R. E. Ramsay, L. Morton, and J. M. Pellock

Rapid infusion with valproate sodium is well tolerated in patients with epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 1507-1508. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] CME  

H. A.G. Teive, B. B. Roa, S. Raskin, P. Fang, W. O. Arruda, Y. Correa Neto, R. Gao, L. C. Werneck, and T. Ashizawa

Clinical phenotype of Brazilian families with spinocerebellar ataxia 10
Neurology 2004 63: 1509-1512. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R. Lodi, C. Tonon, L. Vignatelli, S. Iotti, P. Montagna, B. Barbiroli, and G. Plazzi

In vivo evidence of neuronal loss in the hypothalamus of narcoleptic patients
Neurology 2004 63: 1513-1515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jared M. Bruce and Ruben J. Echemendia

Concussion history predicts self-reported symptoms before and following a concussive event
Neurology 2004 63: 1516-1518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

S. W. Han, S. H. Kim, J. K. Kim, C. H. Park, M. J. Yun, and J. H. Heo

Hemodynamic changes in limb shaking TIA associated with anterior cerebral artery stenosis
Neurology 2004 63: 1519-1521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

H. Laufs, S. Weidauer, C. Heller, M. Lorenz, and T. Neumann-Haefelin

Hemi-spinal cord infarction due to vertebral artery dissection in congenital afibrinogenemia
Neurology 2004 63: 1522-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. Schiller, R. A. Wevers, G. C.H. Steenbergen, N. Blau, and H. H. Jung

Long-term course of L-dopa-responsive dystonia caused by tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency
Neurology 2004 63: 1524-1526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

C. Verny, N. Ravisé, A-L. Leutenegger, F. Pouplard, O. Dubourg, S. Tardieu, F. Dubas, A. Brice, E. Genin, and E. LeGuern

Coincidence of two genetic forms of Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease in a single family
Neurology 2004 63: 1527-1529. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heidi L. Roth, Stephen E. Nadeau, and William J. Triggs

Effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on rate of memory acquisition
Neurology 2004 63: 1530-1531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Beate Nilsen, Khanh-Dung Le, and Espen Dietrichs

Prevalence of hemifacial spasm in Oslo, Norway
Neurology 2004 63: 1532-1533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES:

P. Laforêt, P. Charron, T. Maisonobe, N. B. Romero, E. Villard, P. Sebillon, V. Drouin-Garraud, O. Dubourg, M. Fardeau, M. Komajda, and B. Eymard

Charcot–Marie–Tooth features and maculopathy in a patient with Danon disease
Neurology 2004 63: 1535. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

M. A. Martín, A. Blázquez, R. Martí, J. Bautista, M. C. Lara, A. Cabello, Y. Campos, O. Belda, A. L. Andreu, and J. Arenas

Lack of gastrointestinal symptoms in a 60-year-old patient with MNGIE
Neurology 2004 63: 1536-1537. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

T. Scott Diesing and Eelco F.M. Wijdicks

Ping-pong gaze in coma may not indicate persistent hemispheric damage
Neurology 2004 63: 1537-1538. [Full Text] [PDF] [Video]  

D. T. Blumenthal, K. L. Salzman, J. R. Baringer, B. Forghani, and D. H. Gilden

MRI abnormalities in chronic active varicella zoster infection
Neurology 2004 63: 1538-1539. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

S. Buoni, R. Zannolli, F. Macucci, S. Pieri, P. Galluzzi, A. Mariottini, and A. Fois

Delayed response of seizures with vagus nerve stimulation in Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
Neurology 2004 63: 1539-1540. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

NEUROIMAGES:

H. Inoue, Y. Tsuboi, J. Tsugawa, F. Fujiki, and T. Yamada

Hypertrophic cranial nerve roots in CIDP
Neurology 2004 63: 1481. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A. J. Gagnon and P. A. Barber

Hyperacute post-thrombolysis hematoma by MRI
Neurology 2004 63: 1534. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PATIENT PAGES:

Janet Jankowiak and Elizabeth Roaf

"It’s just a ding, Coach; I can play"—But should he?
Neurology 2004 63: E15. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Nai-Shin Chu, William C. Koller, and Kelly E. Lyons

Effect of levodopa treatment for parkinsonism in welders: A double-blind study
Neurology 2004 63: 1541. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Joseph Jankovic, Alexander H. Rajput, Christopher A. Robinson, and Ali H. Rajput

Essential tremor course and disability: A clinicopathologic study of 20 cases
Neurology 2004 63: 1541-1542. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mario Tombini, Loredana Pacifici, Florinda Ferreri, Paolo M. Rossini, Andres M. Kanner, Arnoldo Soto, and Hilary Gross-Kanner

Prevalence and clinical characteristics of postictal psychiatric symptoms in partial epilepsy
Neurology 2004 63: 1542-1543. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Laurence J. Kinsella, S. J. Pittock, B. G. Weinshenker, and C. F. Lucchinetti

Bright red nuclei
Neurology 2004 63: 1543. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Luca Rozzini, Diego Ghianda, Marco Trabucchi, Alessandro Padovani, Marco Onofrj, and Astrid Thomas

Severe worsening of parkinsonism in Lewy body dementia due to donepezil
Neurology 2004 63: 1543-1544. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gary N. Mcabee, Solomon Moshe, and Emma Laureta

State of training in child neurology 1997–2002
Neurology 2004 63: 1544. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

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

Antonio Culebras

International Newsletter
Neurology 2004 63: 23A-24. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Late Breaking Science Abstracts
Neurology 2004 63: 1545-1548. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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