Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, Volume 10, Issue 5-6 (2009)

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Editorial

Editorial
Ten years of the ALS journal
Orla Hardiman
Page: 257
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
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Review Article

Review Article
MRI-based functional neuroimaging in ALS: An update
Dorothée Lulé, Albert C. Ludolph & Jan Kassubek
Pages: 258-268
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforMRI-based functional neuroimaging in ALS: An update | Full Text | References | PDF (8 MB)
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Review Article
Structural and metabolic changes in the brain of patients with upper motor neuron disorders: A multiparametric MRI study
Arnaud Charil, Massimo Corbo, Massimo Filippi, Chandrasekharan Kesavadas, Federica Agosta, Elisabetta Munerati, Anna Gambini, Giancarlo Comi, Giuseppe Scotti & Andrea Falini
Pages: 269-279
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforStructural and metabolic changes in the brain of patients with upper motor neuron disorders: A multiparametric MRI study | Full Text | References | PDF (343.1 KB)
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Original Article

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Structural and functional changes mapped in the brains of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with/without dysphagia: A pilot study
Shasha Li, Qin Chen, Bo Yu, Kaiqing Xue, Cheng Luo, Yanming Xu, Qiyong Gong, Chengqi He, Dong Zhou, Li He & Dezhong Yao
Pages: 280-287
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforStructural and functional changes mapped in the brains of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with/without dysphagia: A pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (398.9 KB)
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Correlation between pyramidal tract degeneration and widespread white matter involvement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A study with tractography and diffusion-tensor imaging
Joe Senda, Mizuki Ito, Hirohisa Watanabe, Naoki Atsuta, Yoshinari Kawai, Masahisa Katsuno, Fumiaki Tanaka, Shinji Naganawa, Hiroshi Fukatsu & Gen Sobue
Pages: 288-294
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforCorrelation between pyramidal tract degeneration and widespread white matter involvement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A study with tractography and diffusion-tensor imaging | Full Text | References | PDF (229 KB)
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What we truly know about occupation as a risk factor for ALS: A critical and systematic review
Nadia A. Sutedja, Kathelijn Fischer, Jan H. Veldink, Geert J.M.G. van der Heijden, Hans Kromhout, Dick Heederik, Mark H.B. Huisman, John J.H. Wokke & Leonard H. van den Berg
Pages: 295-301
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforWhat we truly know about occupation as a risk factor for ALS: A critical and systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (146.7 KB)
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Exposure to chemicals and metals and risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A systematic review
Nadia A. Sutedja, Jan H. Veldink, Kathelijn Fischer, Hans Kromhout, Dick Heederik, Mark H.B. Huisman, John H.J. Wokke & Leonard H. van den Berg
Pages: 302-309
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforExposure to chemicals and metals and risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (140.8 KB)
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Article
Prognostic factors in ALS: A critical review
Adriano Chiò, Giancarlo Logroscino, Orla Hardiman, Robert Swingler, Douglas Mitchell, Ettore Beghi, Bryan G. Traynor & On Behalf of the Eurals Consortium
Pages: 310-323
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforPrognostic factors in ALS: A critical review | Full Text | References | PDF (133.3 KB)
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The natural history of ALS is changing: Improved survival
Muddasir Qureshi, David A. Schoenfeld, Yuvika Paliwal, Amy Shui & Merit E. Cudkowicz
Pages: 324-331
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe natural history of ALS is changing: Improved survival | Full Text | References | PDF (148.9 KB)
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Article
Factors associated with survival in the National Registry of Veterans with ALS
Daniel M. Pastula, Cynthia J. Coffman, Kelli D. Allen, Eugene Z. Oddone, Edward J. Kasarskis, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Joel C. Morgenlander, Barbara B. Norman, Marvin P. Rozear, Laura A. Sams, Arman Sabet & Richard S. Bedlack
Pages: 332-338
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforFactors associated with survival in the National Registry of Veterans with ALS | Full Text | References | PDF (93.7 KB)
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Article
Progression in primary lateral sclerosis: A prospective analysis
Mary Kay Floeter & Reversa Mills
Pages: 339-346
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforProgression in primary lateral sclerosis: A prospective analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (252.9 KB)
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Article
Madras motor neuron disease in Turkey
Baris Isak, Kayihan Uluc, Tulin Tanridag, Selda Ozsahin, Reinhard Dengler, Onder Us & Susanne Petri
Pages: 347-349
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforMadras motor neuron disease in Turkey | Full Text | References | PDF (131.1 KB)
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Clinical and genetic features of patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in south-west China
Deng-Fu Fang, Shu-Shan Zhang, Xiao-Yan Guo, Yan Zeng, Yuan Yang, Dong Zhou & Hui-Fang Shang
Pages: 350-354
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforClinical and genetic features of patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in south-west China | Full Text | References | PDF (68.3 KB)
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Prognosis of ALS: Comparing data from the Limousin referral centre, France, and a Uruguayan population
Juan Gil, Maria C. Vazquez, Carlos Ketzoian, Abayuba Perna, Benoit Marin, Pierre Marie Preux & Philippe Couratier
Pages: 355-360
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforPrognosis of ALS: Comparing data from the Limousin referral centre, France, and a Uruguayan population | Full Text | References | PDF (90.2 KB)
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An exploratory case-control study on spinal and bulbar forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the province of Rome
Alessandra Binazzi, Stefano Belli, Raffaella Uccelli, Maria Teresa Desiato, Irene Figà Talamanca, Giovanni Antonini, Fabio M. Corsi, Ciriaco Scoppetta, Maurizio Inghilleri, Francesco E. Pontieri, Nicola Vanacore & ALS Rome Group
Pages: 361-369
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforAn exploratory case-control study on spinal and bulbar forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the province of Rome | Full Text | References | PDF (97.4 KB)
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and extremely-low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields: A study in the SOD-1 transgenic mouse model
Florence Poulletier de Gannes, Gilles Ruffié, Murielle Taxile, Elodie Ladevèze, Annabelle Hurtier, Emmanuelle Haro, Sébastien Duleu, Renaud Charlet de Sauvage, Bernard Billaudel, Michel Geffard, Bernard Veyret & Isabelle Lagroye
Pages: 370-373
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and extremely-low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields: A study in the SOD-1 transgenic mouse model | Full Text | References | PDF (157.1 KB)
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Web-based data management for a phase II clinical trial in ALS
Richard Buchsbaum, Petra Kaufmann, Alexandra I. Barsdorf, Rachel Arbing, Jacqueline Montes, John L.P. Thompson & For The QALS Study Group
Pages: 374-377
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforWeb-based data management for a phase II clinical trial in ALS | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | Supplemental
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Glatiramer acetate has no impact on disease progression in ALS at 40 mg/day: A double- blind, randomized, multicentre, placebo-controlled trial
Vincent Meininger, Vivian E. Drory, P. Nigel Leigh, Albert Ludolph, Wim Robberecht & Vincenzo Silani
Pages: 378-383
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforGlatiramer acetate has no impact on disease progression in ALS at 40 mg/day: A double- blind, randomized, multicentre, placebo-controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (133.3 KB)
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Article
INSPIRATIonAL – INSPIRAtory muscle training in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Benjamin C. Cheah, Robert A. Boland, Nina E. Brodaty, Margie C. Zoing, Sandra E. Jeffery, David K. McKenzie & Matthew C. Kiernan
Pages: 384-392
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforINSPIRATIonAL – INSPIRAtory muscle training in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (241.7 KB)
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Efficacy of thalidomide for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A phase II open label clinical trial
Elijah W. Stommel, Jeffrey A. Cohen, Camilo E. Fadul, Christopher H. Cogbill, David J. Graber, Linda Kingman, Todd Mackenzie, Jacqueline Y. Channon Smith & Brent T. Harris
Pages: 393-404
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforEfficacy of thalidomide for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A phase II open label clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (397.6 KB)
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Atorvastatin treatment attenuates motor neuron degeneration in wobbler mice
Konosuke Iwamoto, Yasuhiro Yoshii & Ken Ikeda
Pages: 405-409
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforAtorvastatin treatment attenuates motor neuron degeneration in wobbler mice | Full Text | References | PDF (229.3 KB)
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Erythropoietin in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and tolerability
Giuseppe Lauria, Angela Campanella, Graziella Filippini, Alfredo Martini, Paola Penza, Lorenzo Maggi, Carlo Antozzi, Claudia Ciano, Pinuccia Beretta, Dario Caldiroli, Filippo Ghelma, Giovanni Ferrara, Pietro Ghezzi & Renato Mantegazza
Pages: 410-415
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforErythropoietin in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and tolerability | Full Text | References | PDF (74.3 KB)
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Interactions with GluR1 AMPA receptors could influence the therapeutic usefulness of minocycline in ALS
Hari Manev & Radmila Manev
Pages: 416-417
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforInteractions with GluR1 AMPA receptors could influence the therapeutic usefulness of minocycline in ALS | Full Text | References | PDF (42.7 KB)
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A genome-wide analysis of brain DNA methylation identifies new candidate genes for sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Julia M. Morahan, Bing Yu, Ronald J. Trent & Roger Pamphlett
Pages: 418-429
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforA genome-wide analysis of brain DNA methylation identifies new candidate genes for sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (375 KB)
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Preliminary investigation of effect of granulocyte colony stimulating factor on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Yuanjin Zhang, Liping Wang, Yu Fu, Hongsong Song, Haiyan Zhao, Min Deng, Jun Zhang & Dongsheng Fan
Pages: 430-431
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforPreliminary investigation of effect of granulocyte colony stimulating factor on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (42.5 KB)
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Association study of the ubiquitin conjugating enzyme gene UBE2H in sporadic ALS
Isabelle Martin, Patrick Vourc'h, Marie Mahé, Rose-Anne Thépault, Catherine Antar, Sylviane Védrine, Julien Praline, William Camu, Christian R. Andres, Philippe Corcia & The French ALS Study Group
Pages: 432-435
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforAssociation study of the ubiquitin conjugating enzyme gene UBE2H in sporadic ALS | Full Text | References | PDF (64.3 KB)
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The importance of the SMN genes in the genetics of sporadic ALS
Philippe Corcia, William Camu, Julien Praline, Paul H. Gordon, Patrick Vourch & Christian Andres
Pages: 436-440
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe importance of the SMN genes in the genetics of sporadic ALS | Full Text | References | PDF (69.6 KB)
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Analysis of FGGY as a risk factor for sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Michael A. Van Es, Paul W. J. Van Vught, Jan H. Veldink, Peter M. Andersen, Anna Birve, Robin Lemmens, Simon Cronin, Anneke J. Van Der Kooi, Marianne De Visser, Helenius J. Schelhaas, Orla Hardiman, Ioannis Ragoussis, Diether Lambrechts, Wim Robberecht, John H. J. Wokke, Roel A. Ophoff & Leonard H. Van Den Berg
Pages: 441-447
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforAnalysis of FGGY as a risk factor for sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (370.1 KB) | Supplemental
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How common is depression among ALS caregivers? A longitudinal study
Judith G. Rabkin, Steven M. Albert, Lewis P. Rowland & Hiroshi Mitsumoto
Pages: 448-455
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforHow common is depression among ALS caregivers? A longitudinal study | Full Text | References | PDF (91.2 KB)
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The SEIQoL-DW for assessing quality of life in ALS: Strengths and limitations
Stephanie H. Felgoise, Jessica L. Stewart, Barbara A. Bremer, Susan M. Walsh, Mark B. Bromberg & Zachary Simmons
Pages: 456-462
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforThe SEIQoL-DW for assessing quality of life in ALS: Strengths and limitations | Full Text | References | PDF (84.2 KB)
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Development of the Motor Neuron Disease Carer Questionnaire
Carole Mockford, Crispin Jenkinson & Raymond Fitzpatrick
Pages: 463-469
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforDevelopment of the Motor Neuron Disease Carer Questionnaire | Full Text | References | PDF (75.2 KB)
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Article
Total laryngectomy in patients with advanced bulbar symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Christopher M. Garvey, Kevin B. Boylan, John R. Salassa & Kathleen D. Kennelly
Pages: 470-475
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforTotal laryngectomy in patients with advanced bulbar symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (125.1 KB)
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Article
Familial ALS with SOD1 mutation misdiagnosed with polyradiculopathy and myopathy
Lan Zhou & Erik P. Pioro
Pages: 476-478
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforFamilial ALS with SOD1 mutation misdiagnosed with polyradiculopathy and myopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (193.3 KB)
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Article
SOD1 G93D mutation presenting as paucisymptomatic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Marco Luigetti, Francesca Madia, Amelia Conte, Giuseppe Marangi, Marcella Zollino, Alessandra Del Grande, Michele Dileone, Pietro Attilio Tonali & Mario Sabatelli
Pages: 479-482
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforSOD1 G93D mutation presenting as paucisymptomatic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (121.7 KB)
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Article
Two consecutive pregnancies in early and late stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Stayko Sarafov, Maryana Doitchinova, Zhvka Karagiozova, Boriana Slancheva, Reinhard Dengler, Susanne Petri & Katja Kollewe
Pages: 483-486
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforTwo consecutive pregnancies in early and late stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (72.6 KB)
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CSF hypocretin-1 levels are normal in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Frank G. Van Rooij, H. Jurgen Schelhaas, Gert Jan Lammers, Marcel M. Verbeek & Sebastiaan Overeem
Pages: 487-489
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
AbstractforCSF hypocretin-1 levels are normal in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (48.1 KB)
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Report

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ALSUntangled Update 2: Investigating The Hickey Wellness Center
The ALSUntangled Group
Pages: 490-491
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
CitationforALSUntangled Update 2: Investigating The Hickey Wellness Center | Full Text | References | PDF (127.4 KB)
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Heterozygous D90A-SOD1 mutation in an Italian ALS patient with atypical presentation
Paola Origone, Claudia Caponnetto, Maria Mascolo & Paola Mandich
Page: 492
Published online: 18 Nov 2009
CitationforHeterozygous D90A-SOD1 mutation in an Italian ALS patient with atypical presentation | Full Text | References | PDF (35 KB)
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