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Quantitative electroencephalography in the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies 定量脑电图在路易体痴呆诊断中的应用

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.06.008

Abhimanyu Mahajan , Alberto Jaramillo-Jimenez , Anita D’Anselmo , Giulia Prete , Lucrezia Bristot , Sara Varanese , Alberto Di Domenico , Nicola Mammarella , Luca Tommasi , Michele Tinazzi , Dag Aarsland , Claudio Babiloni , Alberto J. Espay , Laura Bonanni

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Pre-ictal temperature increases detected by ear canal thermometry in the epilepsy monitoring unit. An exploratory study 癫痫病监测装置的耳道测温仪检测到癫痫发作前的体温升高。探索性研究

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.07.006

Masud Seyal, Todd Chatlos, George Savvides, Shari Barela

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Prognostic factors of mechanical ventilation in Guillain–Barré syndrome among adults and children in Vietnam 越南成人和儿童格林-巴- <s:1>综合征机械通气预后因素分析

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.02.009

Hung Hoang Dang , Khang Vinh Nguyen , Si Tri Le , Thuy Thi Vu , Vy Thi Yen Le , Thang Ba Nguyen , Hieu Le Trung Nguyen

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Correlation between decremental responses in repetitive nerve stimulation and disease progression rate in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 肌萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化症患者重复性神经刺激的递减反应与疾病进展率之间的相关性

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.02.003

Yuki Fujii , Takamichi Kanbayashi , Kazusa Takahashi , Yuichi Hamada , Shunsuke Kobayashi , Masahiro Sonoo

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Changing characteristics of somatosensory evoked potentials in adolescents 青少年体感诱发电位的变化特征

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.03.004

Aoi Mase , Manabu Shibasaki , Hiroki Nakata

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Shear wave elastography as a marker of anisotropy in denervated muscle tissue 剪切波弹性图作为去神经支配肌肉组织各向异性的标志

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.02.007

Olli Kutvonen , Sari-Leena Himanen , Katri Mäkelä

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Brachial radiculopathy with intact central nervous system imaging following carbon monoxide poisoning: A case report 一氧化碳中毒后神经根病伴完整中枢神经系统影像学1例

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.07.004

Zhiyong Lin , Jierong Mo , Peiyi Liu , Zhiquan Li , Ran Zhan , Jun Jiang , Tianen Zhou

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The diagnostic yield of a first EEG in children with suspected epilepsy: A retrospective age-related comparison between awake and sleep recordings 怀疑癫痫的儿童首次脑电图的诊断率：清醒和睡眠记录之间的回顾性年龄相关比较

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.05.002

Greta Gustafsson , Anders Broström , Eva Svanborg , Magnus Vrethem , Martin Ulander

{"title":"The diagnostic yield of a first EEG in children with suspected epilepsy: A retrospective age-related comparison between awake and sleep recordings","authors":"Greta Gustafsson , Anders Broström , Eva Svanborg , Magnus Vrethem , Martin Ulander","doi":"10.1016/j.cnp.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cnp.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Previous research has indicated a low diagnostic yield of initial EEGs in epilepsy diagnosis in children. This study aimed at exploring factors affecting the diagnostic yield of a first EEG in different ages, and factors affecting the choice of EEG method.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>1097 EEGs performed as first recordings in children with suspected epilepsy were retrospectively analysed and divided into age groups: ≤ 5, 6–11 and 12–17 years. EEGs were classified as wake recordings with or without provocations, and sleep recordings: spontaneous sleep, sleep induced by deprivation or by melatonin premedication.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Epileptiform activity was found in 18 % of all patients, most common (30 %) in children 6–11 years old. It was more likely to be detected in melatonin-induced sleep EEGs compared to other types of sleep EEG. Presence of epileptiform discharges were positively associated to age, sleep, neurological and/or intellectual comorbidity in all children.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The prevalence of epileptiform activity varies depending on the child́s age. Sleep EEG is advantageous as first recording, especially in very young children or with neurological comorbidity.</div></div><div><h3>Significance</h3><div>Melatonin-induced sleep EEG has higher diagnostic yield compared to other types of sleep EEG. Age, seizure semiology and comorbidity affect the choice of EEG method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45697,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Neurophysiology Practice","volume":"10 ","pages":"Pages 181-187"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144290883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Asymptomatic tarsal tunnel syndrome in rheumatoid Arthritis: An electrophysiological perspective with insights into clinical and laboratory correlates 类风湿关节炎的无症状跗骨隧道综合征：电生理观点与临床和实验室相关的见解

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.08.005

Hosna Elshony , Mohamed H. Aly , Abdelgaffar Mohammed , Abdulrahman M. Hassan , Abdulrahman A. Alshehri , Mohamed Hedak , Rakan Almuhanna , Abdulaziz Al-Ghamdi , Rasha Elsaadawy

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The Eastern Association of Electroencephalographers: A Canadian/USA success story 东部脑电图医师协会：加拿大/美国的成功故事

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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.08.002

Michael H. Goodman , Paul Hwang , Carole D. Burnham , Solomon L. Moshé , Jeremy M. Barry , Gregory L. Holmes

{"title":"The Eastern Association of Electroencephalographers: A Canadian/USA success story","authors":"Michael H. Goodman , Paul Hwang , Carole D. Burnham , Solomon L. Moshé , Jeremy M. Barry , Gregory L. Holmes","doi":"10.1016/j.cnp.2025.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cnp.2025.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective/methods</h3><div>The Eastern Association of Electroencephalographers (EAEEG), founded in 1946, is recognized as the world’s oldest EEG society. This review traces its history, highlighting contributions from notable members and the significance of the Kirshman and Milner lectureships in advancing the field.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Although established in Hartford, Connecticut, the society’s intellectual roots lie at the Montreal Neurological Institute, home to pioneering EEG researchers Wilder Penfield and Herbert Jasper. Over more than seven decades, the EAEEG has played a pivotal role in fostering research, education, and collaboration across the United States and Canada. Its conferences have featured distinguished keynote lectures, including presentations by three Nobel Laureates, emphasizing the society’s prominence in neurophysiological advancements. The society has successfully facilitated transnational collaboration, offering a platform for both trainees and experienced clinicians and scientists to exchange knowledge and promote progress in clinical and basic neurophysiology.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions/Significance</h3><div>Despite the prominence of large international conferences, the EAEEG’s influence underscores the importance of smaller, multinational societies in shaping neurophysiological research and practice. Its history exemplifies how collaborative efforts between the US and Canada can drive scientific innovation and education within a supportive, collegial environment, reinforcing the enduring impact of specialized professional societies on the field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45697,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Neurophysiology Practice","volume":"10 ","pages":"Pages 404-425"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145158044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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