Neurology
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Comparative Study
Role of motor evoked potentials in diagnosis of cauda equina and lumbosacral cord lesions.
To determine the diagnostic value of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in the diagnosis of lumbosacral cord disorders. ⋯ Motor evoked potential recording is an accurate and easily applicable test for the diagnosis of lumbosacral spinal cord lesions.
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To identify demographic and clinical variables of emergency department (ED) practices in a community-based acute stroke study. ⋯ Neurologists are seldom involved with acute cerebrovascular care in the emergency department (ED), especially in patients with TIA. Greater neurologist involvement may improve acute stroke diagnosis and treatment efforts in the ED.
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To determine the surgical outcome and factors of predictive value in patients undergoing reoperation for intractable partial epilepsy. ⋯ Reoperation may be an appropriate alternative form of treatment for selected patients with intractable partial epilepsy who fail to respond to initial surgery.