Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery 
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Conclusions The ENG and EMG studies clarify the level of brachial plexus damage, its type and severity, mainly using the Seddon clinical classification. In contrast to F-wave studies, the use of the MEPs in the evaluation of traumatic brachial plexus injury provides valuable information about the function of its proximal part. MEPs study may be an additional diagnostic in confirming the location and extent of the lesion, considering the pathomechanism of the damage. Clinical neurophysiology studies are the basis for determining the appropriate therapeutic program, including choice of conservative or reconstructive surgery ...
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - May 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Cognitive performance in young and middle-aged adults with migraine: Investigating the correlation with white matter hyperintensities and psychological symptoms
Conclusions This study suggested that MwA may be associated with low cognitive performance which was correlated with depression and anxiety but not with WMHs. Further, longitudinal studies for assessing the relationship between WMHs, cognitive functions, and migraine, and for establishing the causality are warranted. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - May 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
The impact of Apolipoprotein E alleles on cognitive performance in patients with Parkinson's disease
Publication date: Available online 5 May 2018 Source:Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska Author(s): Pierzchlińska Anna, Białecka Monika, Kurzawski Mateusz, Sławek Jarosław (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - May 6, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Symptomatic medulla compression by vertebral artery
Conclusion VAMCS should be considered as the cause of neurological deficits when other pathological entities are ruled out. In symptomatic conflict of the VA with the medulla, microvascular decompression using a Gore-Tex implant can be an effective method of treatment. Nevertheless, a statistical analysis on all reported cases showed favorable results using the VA repositioning technique when compared with MVD (success rate 91% vs. 58%, p <0.05). (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - April 23, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Anticipation in a family with primary familial brain calcification caused by an SLC20A2 variant
Conclusions and clinical implications For clinical purpose, it is important to consider thunderclap headache and genetic anticipation in PFBC caused by SLC20A2 variants. Further investigation is required to validate our observation. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - April 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Immune-cell BDNF expression in treatment-na ïve relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients and following one year of immunomodulation therapy
Publication date: Available online 29 March 2018 Source:Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska Author(s): Alicja Kalinowska-Łyszczarz, Mikołaj A. Pawlak, Aleksandra Wyciszkiewicz, Krystyna Osztynowicz, Wojciech Kozubski, Sławomir Michalak Although neurons are the main source of neurotrophins in the healthy brain, neurotrophins can also be expressed in the immune system. We have previously shown that in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) lower immune-cell neurotrophin levels are associated with brain atrophy and cognitive impairment. The aim of the present study was to assess if immune-cell neurotrophin ex...
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 29, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Edaravone in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Publication date: March 2018 Source:Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska, Volume 52, Issue 2 Author(s): Magdalena Kuźma-Kozakiewicz (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 21, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Effectiveness of complex regional pain syndrome treatment: A systematic review
Conclusion Available evidence, although numerous, does not necessarily reflect what is truly effective and what is sham in the management of CRPS. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 19, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Symptomatic medulla compression by vertebral artery. Case report and review of the literature
Conclusion VAMCS should be considered as the cause of neurological deficits when other pathological entities are ruled out. In symptomatic conflict of the VA with the medulla, microvascular decompression using a Gore-Tex implant can be an effective method of treatment. Nevertheless, a statistical analysis on all reported cases showed favorable results using the VA repositioning technique when compared with MVD (success rate 91% vs. 58%, p <0.05). (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 19, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Association of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder with migraine: Data from Kosovo
Conclusion Based on our data, we can confirm an association between PTSD and migraine in a sample of patients from Kosovo. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
The evaluation of the effects of steroid treatment on the tumor and peritumoral edema by DWI and MR spectroscopy in brain tumors
Conclusion Dexamethasone has no significant effect on the volume of peritumoral edema in glial tumor and metastasis. Moreover, dexamethasone increases the fluid movements in low grade gliomas and metastases, decreases in high grade gliomas. However, more comprehensive clinical studies are needed to show the effects of dexamethasone on brain tumors and peritumoral edema. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 14, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Effectiveness of CRPS treatment: A systematic review
Conclusion Available evidence, although numerous, does not necessarily reflect what is truly effective and what is sham in the management of CRPS. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Giant intradural cervical spine arteriovenous malformations – A case and review of literature
Conclusion Spinal angiography is the gold standard for all-inclusive assessment of SAVMs. Surgery and endovascular techniques equally have key therapeutic valves in treatment of SAVMs but a combination of the two gives a more accurate and reliable cure to this disorder. (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Examinations of the methods used to power supply of different light sources and their effect on bioelectrical brain activity
Conclusions The highest activity of brain waves concerns the beta band in the frequency range of 21–22Hz, regardless of the type of the light source (LED, fluorescent tube). The methods used to supply power and color temperature of fluorescent tubes do not significantly affect bioelectrical brain activity during “work”, but previous lighting with fluorescent tubes during work has an essential effect on bioelectrical brain activity during rest. Regardless of the color temperature, LED lighting with PWM power supply leads to the highest bioelectrical activity (mainly in the range of 21–22Hz) in the brain during work ...
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Response to the Letter “Future challenges of stroke treatment”
Publication date: Available online 8 March 2018 Source:Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska Author(s): Bartosz Karaszewski, Adam Wyszomirski, Sebastian Szczyrba, Dominika Tomaka (Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery)
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
