Health-related quality of life in patients with narcolepsy types 1 and 2 from a Sleep Center in Brazil
Conclusion: In a Sleep Center in S ão Paulo, Brazil, physical and mental health were impaired in narcolepsy types 1 and 2. The first report of the poor health status in Brazilians with narcolepsy type 2 suggests that obesity negatively affects physical domains.RESUMO Introdu ção: Pacientes com narcolepsia têm maior prevalência de comorbidades, como obesidade, depressão e dor. Sintomas de narcolepsia e condições médicas concomitantes podem afetar as atividades diárias dos pacientes. O objetivo deste estudo é escrever a qualidade de vida em uma amostra de pacie ntes com narcolepsia e a influência do estado nut...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - September 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
The prognostic value of demyelinating electrophysiologic findings and cerebrospinal fluid protein levels in acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Conclusions: The number of demyelinating criteria that are met and high cerebrospinal fluid protein levels at the disease onset may be valuable prognostic markers. More systematic studies conducted with serial nerve conduction studies are required to highlight the roles of the suggested criteria in clinical practice.RESUMO Introdu ção: A sÃndrome de Guillain-Barré é uma polineuropatia imunomediada aguda caracterizada por sintomas e incapacidade em rápida evolução. A análise do lÃquido cefalorraquidiano e os estudos eletrofisiológicos são cruciais no diagnóstico dessa sÃndrome. Objetivo: Avaliar o valor p...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - September 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease: Brazilian validation of the modified fatigue impact scale
Conclusions: The MFIS-PD/BR is valid and reproducible to use in assessing the fatigue symptom in Brazilian PD subjects.RESUMO Introdu ção: Os instrumentos que mensuram o impacto da fadiga nos aspectos fÃsicos, cognitivos e psicossociais ainda não foram validados na população brasileira com doença de Parkinson (DP). O objetivo deste estudo foi adaptar culturalmente e avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão brasile ira da escala modificada de impacto da fadiga (MFIS-PD/BR). Métodos: Setenta indivÃduos com DP foram recrutados. A adaptação do MFIS-PD foi realizada pela metodologia de tradução e retr...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - September 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Assessment of Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) questionnaire for migraine with the help of a smartphone app
Conclusions: The results suggest WPAI Brazilian Portuguese version was efficient in assessing migraine related work impact. The use of an app with validated questionnaires facilitates the conduction of migraine impact research in different populations, allowing a better understanding of the burden of this disease.RESUMO Introdu ção: A enxaqueca é uma causa importante de incapacidade, afetando diversos domÃnios, incluindo a produtividade no trabalho. Avaliar o absenteÃsmo e o presenteÃsmo decorrentes da enxaqueca, por meio de ferramentas adequadas, é essencial para melhor conhecer o impacto desta doença. Objetiv...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - September 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Effects of statin therapy on outcomes of ischemic stroke: a real-world experience in Brazil
Conclusions: Statins play an important role in the treatment of ischemic stroke, preventing stroke recurrence and cardiovascular events, and improving functional performance.RESUMO Introdu ção: A terapia com estatinas tornou-se um dos avanços mais importantes na prevenção secundária do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). Objetivo: Fornecer evidências de dados do mundo real para avaliar associações detalhadas entre a prevenção secundária do AVC e o uso de estatinas no Bras il. Métodos: Realizamos um estudo de coorte prospectivo, incluindo pacientes consecutivos com diagnóstico de AVC isquêmico. Os indivÃ...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - September 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Neurological complications of COVID-19: from bridesmaid to bride
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Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - September 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Constipation associated to tension type of headache in women
ABSTRACT In this manuscript we pay a tribute to Pierre Marie (1853-1940), highlighting his great contribution to medicine and neurology describing several diseases and syndromes. We mainly emphasize aspects of his personal life and personality traits. Considered one of the three greatest neurologists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his brilliant career began at La Salp êtrière, followed by the development of a neurological school at Hospice Bicêtre. Pierre Marie had numerous disciples around the world, including Brazil, and published on various neurological and endocrinological themes. Back to La S...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Acute ischemic stroke in a patient with COVID-19
ABSTRACT In this manuscript we pay a tribute to Pierre Marie (1853-1940), highlighting his great contribution to medicine and neurology describing several diseases and syndromes. We mainly emphasize aspects of his personal life and personality traits. Considered one of the three greatest neurologists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his brilliant career began at La Salp êtrière, followed by the development of a neurological school at Hospice Bicêtre. Pierre Marie had numerous disciples around the world, including Brazil, and published on various neurological and endocrinological themes. Back to La S...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Three territory sign in cancer-related acute ischemic stroke
ABSTRACT In this manuscript we pay a tribute to Pierre Marie (1853-1940), highlighting his great contribution to medicine and neurology describing several diseases and syndromes. We mainly emphasize aspects of his personal life and personality traits. Considered one of the three greatest neurologists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his brilliant career began at La Salp êtrière, followed by the development of a neurological school at Hospice Bicêtre. Pierre Marie had numerous disciples around the world, including Brazil, and published on various neurological and endocrinological themes. Back to La S...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Who was Pierre Marie?
ABSTRACT In this manuscript we pay a tribute to Pierre Marie (1853-1940), highlighting his great contribution to medicine and neurology describing several diseases and syndromes. We mainly emphasize aspects of his personal life and personality traits. Considered one of the three greatest neurologists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his brilliant career began at La Salp êtrière, followed by the development of a neurological school at Hospice Bicêtre. Pierre Marie had numerous disciples around the world, including Brazil, and published on various neurological and endocrinological themes. Back to La S...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Management of acute stroke and urgent neurointerventional procedures during COVID-19 pandemic: recommendations on the Scientific Department on Cerebrovascular Diseases of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology, Brazilian Society of Cerebrovascular Diseases and Brazilian Society of Neuroradiology
ABSTRACT Introduction: Although the 2019 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19) pandemic poses new challenges to the healthcare system to provide support for thousands of patients, there is special concern about common medical emergencies, such as stroke, that will continue to occur and will require adequate treatment. The allocation of both material and human resources to fight the pandemic cannot overshadow the care for acute stroke, a time-sensitive emergency that with an inefficient treatment will further increase mortality and long-term disability. Objective: This paper su...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Management of central nervous system demyelinating diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a practical approach
Conclusions: In the future, real-world case series of MS/NMOSD patients infected with COVID-19 will help us define the best management strategies. For the time being, we rely on expert experience and guidance.RESUMO Introdu ção: A mais recente pandemia causada pelo coronavÃrus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19, do inglês coronavirus disease 2019) representa uma ameaça potencial para pacientes com doenças autoimunes, incluindo esclerose múltipla (EM) e transtorno do espectro de neuromielite óptica (NMOSD, do inglês neuromy elitis optica spectrum disorders). Esses pacientes são geralmente tratados com medicamentos imunomodul...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Evaluation of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase-L1 enzyme levels in patients with epilepsy
Conclusion: Even though UCH-L1 levels significantly increased more in patients with epilepsy than in healthy individuals, there was no difference between epileptic seizure and non-seizure periods.RESUMO Objetivo: N Ãveis da enzima ubiquitina C-terminal hidrolase-L1 (UCH-L1) foram investigados em pacientes com epilepsia, crise epiléptica, perÃodo de remissão e indivÃduos saudáveis. Método: Foram avaliados três grupos principais, incluindo crise epiléptica, epilepsia no perÃodo não convulsivo e volu ntários saudáveis. Pacientes com convulsão no departamento de emergência ou trazidos por confusão pós-ict...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Validity and reliability of the 12-item Berg Balance Scale in an Italian population with Parkinson’s disease: A cross sectional study
Conclusions: The present findings revealed the BBS-12 as a reliable and valid assessment tool to measure balance ability in Parkinson disease. Italian health professionals can now use it with more confidence.RESUMO Introdu ção: A Escala de EquilÃbrio de Berg é amplamente usada para medir a capacidade de equilÃbrio na prática clÃnica. Recentemente, a versão original foi redefinida de 14 para 12 itens. Suas propriedades psicométricas foram investigadas para diferentes populações. No entanto, para a doença d e Parkinson, a nova versão ainda não foi validada. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avali...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Systemic arterial hypertension and cognition in adults: effects on executive functioning
Conclusion: The results suggest that patients with SAH have a significant impairment in EF, more specifically in updating and shifting. Be sides that, such damage may be directly proportional to the severity of SAH. It is suggested that future studies include neuroimaging exams to exclude possible cerebrovascular diseases.RESUMO Introdu ção: As alterações do sistema nervoso central associadas à hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) são progressivas e podem ocasionar efeitos negativos no desempenho cognitivo. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a relação entre a HAS e os componentes das funções executivas (...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
