Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience

Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Endovascular Stenting of Vertebral Artery Dissection in Acute Ischemic Stroke

    Mehrnoush Gorjian, Scott B. Raymond, Matthew Koch, Aman B. Patel

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 74-76
    Received: 1 July 2019
    Accepted: 3 August 2019
    Published: 11 October 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Vertebral artery (VA) dissection causing acute stroke is commonly treated with anticoagulation and rarely requires stenting. While stenting for atherosclerotic stenosis of VA is an established and efficient treatment option, the safety of stenting for VA dissection has not been studied. Case information: We report the technical challeng... Show More
  • Optimal Times of Carrying Out of Operative Treatment of Patients with Hypertensive Hemorrhagic Stroke

    Mitalip Mamytov, Keneshbek Yrysov

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 77-83
    Received: 1 October 2019
    Accepted: 29 October 2019
    Published: 4 November 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Until now, nobody has arrived at a general consensus on the timing of operative treatment intervention, depending on the hemorrhage nature, localization and volume and the severity of patient's condition. Objective: To assess the results of operative treatment of patients with hypertension-induced hemorrhagic stroke (HS) in order to det... Show More
  • Factors Indicating on Differentiated Approach in Treatment of Severe Focal Brain Injures

    Mitalip Mamytov

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 84-88
    Received: 2 October 2019
    Accepted: 8 November 2019
    Published: 17 November 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Modern methods of complex diagnostics in neurotraumatology, in particular computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), enable neurosurgeons to make a differentiated approach to choosing the right method for treating traumatic and other brain injuries. Objective: To elaborate criteria for differentiated treatment of sev... Show More
  • Atypical Femur Fractures: A Case Report and Literature Review

    Xiang Dian, Yang Yuhao, Lin Hongsheng

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 89-92
    Received: 9 November 2019
    Accepted: 2 December 2019
    Published: 10 December 2019
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    Abstract: With the aging of the global population, osteoporosis has become a widespread phenomenon in the society. With the rapid increase of the number of osteoporotic fractures, a huge social and economic pressure has been caused. At the same time, it has attracted extensive attention. Bisphosphonates (BPs) can effectively prevent bone loss, improve bone d... Show More
  • Antiepileptic Drug Adherence and Associated Factors Among Adult Epileptic Patients Attending Neurology Referral Clinic in Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia

    Tadesse Seda

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 93-99
    Received: 26 October 2019
    Accepted: 28 November 2019
    Published: 11 December 2019
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    Abstract: Background- Adherence to anti epileptic medication therapies is a primary determinant of treatment success. Non-adherence to the treatment attenuates most clinical benefits and therefore reduces the overall effectiveness of health systems. However, to our knowledge there is study conducted to what extent epileptic patients adhere to their treatment... Show More