Revista de neurologia
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Revista de neurologia · Feb 2006
Review[Pregabalin: new therapeutic contributions of calcium channel alpha2delta protein ligands on epilepsy and neuropathic pain].
To review and update the contributions of a new class of drugs, named calcium channel alpha2delta protein ligands, on the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. ⋯ Pregabalin and calcium channel alpha2delta protein ligands showed relevant advances on epilepsy and neuropathic pain treatment. In peripheral neuropathic pain conditions, if the criteria for efficacy are based on both pain relief and quality of life measures, pregabalin/gabapentin are suggested as choice treatment.
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Revista de neurologia · Feb 2006
Case Reports[Early subdural haematoma as the first symptom of intracranial hypotension syndrome: results from magnetic resonance imaging].
Subdural haematoma associated to intracranial hypotension syndrome (IHS) is an infrequent complication. Its sudden early appearance in this female patient allowed us to diagnose and treat the syndrome at an early stage of development. ⋯ MRI is essential to confirm the clinical suspicion of IHS and thus avoid the need to submit the patient to invasive tests. In this way, treatment for the IHS can be initiated at an early stage and the subdural haematoma can be resolved without the need for surgical drainage.
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Revista de neurologia · Feb 2006
Review[Techniques for the functional evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders].
To review the evaluation of neuropsychological functions by using non-invasive functional neuroimaging methods. ⋯ With the findings from these studies it has become possible to establish a topographic correlation between the functions and the basic brain processes involved in each paradigm. A growing body of clinical evidence proves the value of using them (especially MEG) with cases of epilepsy, language, dyslexia, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.