… and Silberberg); analysis and interpretation of data (Drs Bergen and Silberberg); drafting
of the manuscript (Dr Bergen); critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual …

Background Acute repetitive seizures are readily recognizable episodes involving increased
seizure frequency. Urgent treatment is often required. Rectal diazepam gel is a promising …

Information about the global distribution, number, and training of neurologists and other
neuro-specialists is vital for the planning of prevention, care, and treatment of disorders of the …

Mental retardation is one of the most prevalent neurologic disorders globally. Surveys in
high-income countries show 3 to 5 per 1,000 with severe intellectual disability, ie, IQ below 55. …

Acute renal failure is a potent epileptogenic state, although the specific metabolic cause is
unknown. Patients with progressive uremia may develop muscle fasciculations, twitching, …

A device is described to maintain restricted areas of skin at any temperature between 5 and
45 degrees C. Changes in temperature of controlled intensity up to 10 degrees C at rates …

OBJECTIVE: As new clinical applications for deep brain stimulation (DBS) emerge and the
number of patients with DBS systems continues to grow, lead technology will also advance. …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The prevalence of tympanic plate fractures, which are
associated with an increased risk of external auditory canal stenosis following temporal bone …

INTRODUCTION: Abnormal MRI findings localizing to the mesial temporal lobe predict a
favorable outcome in temporal lobe epilepsy surgery. The purpose of this study is to summarize …

Cognitive Decline in Severe Intractable Epilepsy Thompson PJ, Duncan JS Epilepsia 2005;46(11):1780–1787
Purpose To explore the relation between seizure-related variables and …