Neurology
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To characterize differences in the prevalence of thrombophilic variables in a large cohort of patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ⋯ The prevalence of selected thrombophilia factors differs comparing patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis. These differences may offer insights into mechanisms governing the geographic distribution of venous thrombosis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Oxcarbazepine in migraine headache: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of oxcarbazepine (1,200 mg/day) vs placebo as prophylactic therapy for patients with migraine headaches. ⋯ Overall, oxcarbazepine was safe and well tolerated; however, oxcarbazepine did not show efficacy in the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches.
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To assess and compare the extent to which comorbid conditions explain the role disability associated with migraine and other severe headaches. ⋯ Comorbidity is an important factor in understanding disability among persons with headache.
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To assess corticospinal tract involvement in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by correlating diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) measures with intra- and extracranial central motor conduction time (CMCT) and clinical features of the patients. ⋯ Fractional anisotropy reflects functional abnormality of intracranial corticospinal tracts and can be used for objective evaluation of upper motor neuron impairment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.