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Wernicke’s encephalopathy as a presentation of severe thiamine deficiency after cardiac valve surgery: A case report and narrative review 心脏瓣膜手术后出现严重硫胺素缺乏的韦尼克脑病:一例报告和叙述回顾

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-04-04 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I2.1294

P. Sarraf, D. Motamedi, A. Habibi, S. Bitarafan

引用次数: 1

Changes in trend of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis 脑静脉窦血栓形成趋势的变化

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.944

Banafsheh Shakibajahromi, N. Ashjazadeh, A. Safari, A. Borhani-Haghighi

引用次数: 2

Combined central and peripheral demyelination: A case report and literature review 中央与外周合并脱髓鞘:1例报告及文献复习

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.945

H. Nouha, H. Olfa, F. Nouha, F. Sawsan, S. Salma, H. K. Hanen, D. Mariem, M. Chokri

引用次数: 2

Neuronal autoantibodies in focal epilepsy with or without mesial temporal sclerosis 局灶性癫痫伴或不伴内侧颞叶硬化的神经元自身抗体

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.941

B. Ansari, M. Etemadifar, Mohammad Reza Najafi, Maryam Nasri, Rokhsareh Meamar

{"title":"Neuronal autoantibodies in focal epilepsy with or without mesial temporal sclerosis","authors":"B. Ansari, M. Etemadifar, Mohammad Reza Najafi, Maryam Nasri, Rokhsareh Meamar","doi":"10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.941","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study was designed to investigate the difference in the prevalence of neuronal autoantibodies in patients diagnosed with established temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) of unknown cause with mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) and patients with TLE without MTS. Methods: In an observational cohort study design, we included thirty-three consecutive adult patients and divided them into two groups with and without MTS. We evaluated anti-neuronal and nuclear antibodies with immunofluorescence (IF) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. Results: From the thirty-three consecutive patients with epilepsy 17 (51.1%) had MTS of which 12 had unilateral and 5 had bilateral MTS. No significant difference was detected between seropositive and seronegative patients in MTS versus non-MTS groups. The studied autoantibodies were present in 16 patients, including gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor (GABA-R) antibodies being the most common in 11 (33.3%), followed by N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA-R) in 2 (6.1%), glutamic acid decarboxylase receptor (GAD-R) in 1 (3.0%), anti-phospholipid (APL) antibody in 1 (3.0%), CV2 in 1 (3.0%), Tr in 1 (3.0%), recoverin in 1 (3.0%), and double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) antibody in 1 (3.0%) of our patients with focal epilepsy. In both MTS and non-MTS groups, eight patients were positive for antibodies; four patients were positive for GABA in the MTS group and seven for GABA in the non-MTS group. Conclusion: Neuronal antibodies were presented in half of patients with focal epilepsy, GABA antibody being the leading one. No specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were found in the seropositive group. Our results suggest that screening for relevant antibodies may enable us to offer a possible treatment to this group of patients.","PeriodicalId":45759,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Neurology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43915365","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}

引用次数: 2

Historical perspective of neurology in Iran 伊朗神经病学的历史视角

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.943

Shri K. Mishra, Hadi Mohammad Khanli, Golnoush Akhlaghipour, Ghazaleh Ahmadi Jazi, S. Khosa

引用次数: 1

Migraine, dyspepsia, and Helicobacter pylori: Zeroing in on the culprit 偏头痛、消化不良和幽门螺杆菌:锁定罪魁祸首

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.942

N. Akbari, A. Hormati, E. Sharifipour, S. Hejazi, F. Jafari, Seyed Ali Mousavi-Aghdas, S. Golzari

{"title":"Migraine, dyspepsia, and Helicobacter pylori: Zeroing in on the culprit","authors":"N. Akbari, A. Hormati, E. Sharifipour, S. Hejazi, F. Jafari, Seyed Ali Mousavi-Aghdas, S. Golzari","doi":"10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.942","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Numerous studies have evaluated the impact of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication on the number, severity, and recurrence of migraine attacks. But the association of migraine, H. pylori, and gastrointestinal (GI) presentation is challenging. The aim of the current study was to investigate the correlation between migraine, H. pylori, and peptic ulcers among patients with dyspepsia undergoing upper GI endoscopy. Methods: 305 patients with dyspepsia referring to our endoscopy ward, Shahid Beheshti Hospital affiliated to Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran, for upper GI endoscopy filled out the study questionnaire. If a patient was experiencing headaches and the migraine was confirmed by neurologists, he/she was asked to answer the questions related to migraine, which were prepared exactly from Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire. The relation between migraine and confirmed H. pylori contamination was investigated using statistical models. Results: Of all the 305 patients, 133 (43.6%) had confirmed episodic migraine headaches (MHs) and 177 patients (58.04%) had positive RUT for confirming H. pylori contamination, of which 123 (69.5%) had confirmed migraine. 52 (17.0%) had duodenal peptic ulcer(s), of which, 49 (94.2%) had a positive rapid urease test (RUT) (P < 0.001). 20 (6.5%) of all patients had the gastric peptic ulcer(s) which did not have a significant relation with H. pylori contamination. There was a significant relationship between the peptic ulcer site and migraine. In total, 177 patients (58.0%) had a positive RUT. History of migraine was significantly positive in those with positive H. Pylori contamination. Notably, multivariable analysis demonstrated a significant relation of H. pylori and migraine at younger ages. Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori and migraine in patients with dyspepsia seems to be high. Moreover, there is a meaningful association between migraine, duodenal peptic ulcers, and H. pylori infection, too.","PeriodicalId":45759,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Neurology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43761483","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}

引用次数: 14

Involvement of cerebellum in frontotemporal dementia: A case presentation using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (FDG-PET/MRI) 小脑参与额颞叶痴呆：一例应用氟脱氧葡萄糖正电子发射断层扫描/磁共振成像（FDG-PET/MRI）的病例

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.946

S. Nivins, S. Berkins

引用次数: 0

Direct and indirect cost of managing Alzheimer’s disease in the Islamic Republic of Iran 伊朗伊斯兰共和国管理阿尔茨海默病的直接和间接费用

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.940

Zahra Aajami, A. Kebriaeezadeh, S. Nikfar

{"title":"Direct and indirect cost of managing Alzheimer’s disease in the Islamic Republic of Iran","authors":"Zahra Aajami, A. Kebriaeezadeh, S. Nikfar","doi":"10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.940","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects a large number of adults annually all around the world. The monetary cost of this disorder is huge. This study aims to estimate the cost of AD in Iran by considering stages of disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed from July to December 2017 on 300 AD cases who referred to the Iran Alzheimer’s Association, Tehran, Iran. To calculate costs at different stages of disease, patients were assigned into three groups, based on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) score. A list of medicines’ prices and health care service costs were prepared. Health care services’ cost was acquired from the book of “Relative value units of health care services in Iran” and the price of medicines was extracted from \"Iran’s medicine triple prices list\". Patients’ medical records and face to face interview with their caregivers were used for data collection. The perspective of present research was societal. Results: Annually, per person cost of AD in mild, moderate, and severe stages of disease were 434 United States dollars (USD), 1313 USD, and 2480 USD, respectively. Direct non-medical costs (DNMC) had the greatest share of total costs (near half of the whole costs) including 263 USD, 641 USD, and 1257 USD for mild, moderate, and severe stages, respectively. Conclusion: The cost of AD in Iran is lower than the average cost of dementia in upper middle-income countries. In all stages, the biggest part of the cost is associated with patient care and nursing services because patients suffering from AD usually require specialized cares.","PeriodicalId":45759,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Neurology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45707185","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}

引用次数: 11

The “coma sign”: An iatrogenic complication of neurological assessment “昏迷征”：神经系统评估的医源性并发症

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.947

B. Lucke-Wold, Christopher Robinson DO

引用次数: 0

Occupational performance of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis based on disability level in Iran 伊朗基于残疾水平的多发性硬化症患者的职业表现

Iranian Journal of Neurology Pub Date : 2019-01-05 DOI: 10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.939

Leila Dehghan, F. Faraji, Hamid Dalvand, Shamsoddini Alireza, Mohammad Reza Hadian-Rasanani

{"title":"Occupational performance of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis based on disability level in Iran","authors":"Leila Dehghan, F. Faraji, Hamid Dalvand, Shamsoddini Alireza, Mohammad Reza Hadian-Rasanani","doi":"10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18502/IJNL.V18I1.939","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common disease across the world as well as in Iran. Individuals with MS usually experience occupational performance problems that result in limitations in their daily life. This study aimed to determine the occupational performance of individuals with MS based on the disability level in Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 50 individuals with MS (20 to 50 years old) were recruited through a convenience sampling strategy from different clinics in Arak City, Iran, during 2016-2017. The Persian versions of Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) were used to assess the status of occupational performance and level of disability. The data were analyzed using chi-square, Spearman's rank correlation, and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: The total number of 248 occupations were identified as difficult to perform in the following areas: 125 (50.40%) in self-care, 58 (23.38%) in productivity, and 65 (26.20%) in leisure. In addition, the prioritized occupations (n = 149, median: 3, range: 1-4) had significant difference in the distribution of occupations compared with the non-prioritized occupations (P < 0.0001) and the ratings for performances and satisfactions were generally low. There were significant differences between the occupational performance and level of EDSS. Conclusion: The findings of current study suggest that individuals with MS suffer from widespread problems in the areas of occupational performance, particularly in self-care. The findings emphasize the need for identifying the problems of daily occupations in individuals with MS.","PeriodicalId":45759,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Neurology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45924394","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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