Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Meta AnalysisRates and correlates of suicidal ideation among stroke survivors: a meta-analysis.
A better understanding of the epidemiological impact of suicidal ideation after stroke is required to identify subjects needing personalised interventions. ⋯ Despite some limitations, this meta-analysis shows that about one out of eight stroke survivors has suicidal ideation. Thus, there is enough evidence to support the use of routine screening and early interventions to prevent and treat suicidal ideation after stroke, especially among subjects carrying specific correlates.
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Paranodal dissection in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy with antineurofascin-155 and anticontactin-1 antibodies.
To investigate the morphological features of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) with autoantibodies directed against paranodal junctional molecules, particularly focusing on the fine structures of the paranodes. ⋯ Paranodal dissection without classical macrophage-mediated demyelination is the characteristic feature of patients with CIDP with autoantibodies to paranodal axo-glial junctional molecules.
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Editorial CommentMovement retraining for the dysfunctional brain.
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomised feasibility study of physiotherapy for patients with functional motor symptoms.
To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial of a specialist physiotherapy intervention for functional motor symptoms (FMS). ⋯ This feasibility study demonstrated high rates of recruitment, retention and acceptability. Clinical effect size was moderate to large with high probability of being cost-effective. A randomised controlled trial is needed.