Determining the utility of minimum F-wave latency alterations in the electrodiagnosis of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow
Conclusion: Our study confirmed the utility of F-min latency measurements in the electrodiagnosis of UNE. F-wave latency differences can help in making an early diagn osis to provide better treatment options.RESUMO Introdu ção: A neuropatia ulnar do cotovelo (NUC) é a segunda neuropatia por encarceramento mais comum. Existem poucas informações sobre a aplicação dos estudos da onda F para avaliação da NUC. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o valor diagnóstico das alterações mínimas de latên cia da onda F (F-min), comparando-as com análises de condução nervosa em pacientes com suspeita de NU...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Increased serum chemerin levels associated with carotid intima-media thickness
Conclusion: Elevated serum chemerin levels appear to be associated with CIMT, thus suggesting that a link exists between chemerin and atherosclerotic ischemic cerebrovascular disease.RESUMO Introdu ção: Níveis elevados de chemerin podem prever doenças cerebrovasculares isquêmicas futuras. Embora se acredite que a chemerin desempenhe um papel na inflamação aterosclerótica, ainda não foi determinado se os níveis circulantes de chemerin estão associados à gravidade da aterosclerose Objetivos: Por meio do uso da ultrassonografia Doppler da carótida, nosso objetivo neste estudo foi investigar as relações dos ...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Acute chorea in adults: old and new truths
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Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - April 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Reply to the letter “Is unilateral facial palsy truly caused by SARS-COV-2?”
ABSTRACT Roberto Melaragno Filho, an associate professor of neurology at the School of Medicine of Universidade de S ão Paulo and head of the neurology service at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato Oliveira (HSPE-FMO), had a significant scientific career. He is recognized as a reference in the 20th century Brazilian neurology in addition to having a notable international career.RESUMO Roberto Melaragno Filho, professor livre-docente em neurologia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S ão Paulo, e chefe do serviço de neurologia do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Ol...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Is unilateral facial palsy truly caused by SARS-CoV-2?
ABSTRACT Roberto Melaragno Filho, an associate professor of neurology at the School of Medicine of Universidade de S ão Paulo and head of the neurology service at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato Oliveira (HSPE-FMO), had a significant scientific career. He is recognized as a reference in the 20th century Brazilian neurology in addition to having a notable international career.RESUMO Roberto Melaragno Filho, professor livre-docente em neurologia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S ão Paulo, e chefe do serviço de neurologia do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Ol...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Rete middle cerebral artery: a rare variant
ABSTRACT Roberto Melaragno Filho, an associate professor of neurology at the School of Medicine of Universidade de S ão Paulo and head of the neurology service at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato Oliveira (HSPE-FMO), had a significant scientific career. He is recognized as a reference in the 20th century Brazilian neurology in addition to having a notable international career.RESUMO Roberto Melaragno Filho, professor livre-docente em neurologia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S ão Paulo, e chefe do serviço de neurologia do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Ol...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Leptomeningeal metastasis of multiple myeloma
ABSTRACT Roberto Melaragno Filho, an associate professor of neurology at the School of Medicine of Universidade de S ão Paulo and head of the neurology service at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato Oliveira (HSPE-FMO), had a significant scientific career. He is recognized as a reference in the 20th century Brazilian neurology in addition to having a notable international career.RESUMO Roberto Melaragno Filho, professor livre-docente em neurologia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S ão Paulo, e chefe do serviço de neurologia do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Ol...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Calcified intracranial tuberculomas as sequelae of pediatric neurotuberculosis
ABSTRACT Roberto Melaragno Filho, an associate professor of neurology at the School of Medicine of Universidade de S ão Paulo and head of the neurology service at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato Oliveira (HSPE-FMO), had a significant scientific career. He is recognized as a reference in the 20th century Brazilian neurology in addition to having a notable international career.RESUMO Roberto Melaragno Filho, professor livre-docente em neurologia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S ão Paulo, e chefe do serviço de neurologia do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Ol...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Roberto Melaragno's scientific contributions to Brazilian Neurology
ABSTRACT Roberto Melaragno Filho, an associate professor of neurology at the School of Medicine of Universidade de S ão Paulo and head of the neurology service at Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato Oliveira (HSPE-FMO), had a significant scientific career. He is recognized as a reference in the 20th century Brazilian neurology in addition to having a notable international career.RESUMO Roberto Melaragno Filho, professor livre-docente em neurologia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de S ão Paulo, e chefe do serviço de neurologia do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Ol...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Jean-Martin Charcot (1825–1893) and his second thoughts about hysteria
ABSTRACT Jean-Martin Charcot's (1825 – 1893) concepts of hysteria evolved significantly over the last 20 years of his career. In the “ Le çons du Mardi à la Salpêtrière ” (Tuesday lessons), his original conception of a “ dynamic lesion ” coexists alongside a new psychological conception, sometimes in a rather contradictory way. According to the hand-written transcript of his Tuesday lesson on February 21st, 1888, Charcot stated: “ Hysteria must be taken for what it is: psychic disease par excellence ” . However, in the printed edition of the Tuesday lessons, this emphasis on psychological factors was ve...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Approaching glioblastoma during COVID-19 pandemic: current recommendations and considerations in Brazil
Conclusion: Approaching glioblastoma during the COVID-19 pandemic will be challenging worldwide, but particularly in Brazil, where a significant inequality of healthcare exists.RESUMO Introdu ção: Pacientes com câncer, em geral, e particularmente pacientes com glioblastoma estão sob elevado risco de desenvolver síndrome respiratória aguda grave devido à infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, e alcançar um equilíbrio entre risco de exposição à infecção e benefício clínico do tratamen to seria o ideal. O comportamento agressivo desse grupo de tumores justifica a necessidade de equipe multidisciplinar para auxiliar nas ...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Impact of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder and autonomic disorders on Parkinson's disease: a review
This article aimed at critically reviewing the literature on the controversies about the prevalence of RBD in PD, the higher incidence of PD non-motor symptoms associated with RBD, the evidence of faster motor worsening in parkinsonian patients with this parasomnia, and the main pathophysiological hypotheses that support these findings.RESUMO A doen ça de Parkinson (DP) apresenta variadas manifestações clínicas e distintos prognósticos. É caracterizada por um conjunto de sintomas motores e não motores que podem variar desde um quadro de independência até a completa incapacidade laborativa e de cuidados pessoais. A...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the sleep quality of medical professionals in Brazil
Conclusion: Our study found that more than 70% of the physicians assessed had impaired sleep quality, characterizing insomnia symptoms during COVID-19 outbreak. Related factors included an environment of isolation, concerns about COVID-19 outbreak and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Special interventions are needed to promote health professionals ’ mental well-being and implement changes in this scenario.RESUMO Introdu ção: A pandemia de coronavírus iniciada na China em 2019 (COVID-19) não só causou problemas de saúde pública mas também trouxe grande sofrimento psíquico, principalmente aos médicos envolvi...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Exposure to electromagnetic field, cell phone use behaviors, SAR values, and changes in health following exposure in adolescent university students
Conclusions: Participants exhibited high levels of cell phone use and experienced biological, behavioral, and sleep problems. They also had very little knowledge about specific SAR values, an important criterion concerning cell phones.RESUMO Introdu ção: O uso de dispositivos tecnológicos está crescendo rapidamente e o uso de telefone celulares aumenta em paralelo. A dependência de dispositivos tecnológicos é um fator nesse aumento de exposição. Diversos estudos sobre o campo eletromagnético foram realizados, mas nenhuma conclusão de finitiva foi alcançada. Objetivo: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar a...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Older adults with epilepsy: memory complaints and objective neuropsychological performance
Conclusions: OAE presented worse cognitive performance and greater memory complaints. Episode onset at ≥ 60 years of age was associated with complaints, but not with objective cognitive deficit. We found an association between subjective and objective cognitive performance, with aspects of epilepsy and worse QoL scores.RESUMO Introdu ção: A queixa de memória fraca é frequente em pessoas com epilepsia. Objetivo: Avaliar a ocorrência de queixas de memória em idosos com epilepsia (IE) e se há associação com variáveis clínicas, desempenho cognitivo objetivo e qualidade de vida (QV). Métodos: O questionário de...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - March 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
