Pediatric Neurology presents timely, peer-reviewed clinical and research articles covering every aspect on the developing nerves inside the body. The journal features the most recent advances inside the diagnosis, management, and treating pediatric neurologic disorders. Topics include: epilepsy, mitochondrial diseases, congenital malformations, chromosomopathies, peripheral neuropathies, perinatal and childhood stroke, cerebral palsy, along with other pediatric [...]

Rheumatic fever is definitely an autoimmune disorder triggered by specific strains of b-hemolytic streptococci infections.1 Several research has reported high frequencies of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in rheumatic fever with and without Sydenham's chorea (the late CNS expression of rheumatic fever).2,3 These psychopathological manifestations happen to [...]

Rheumatic fever, an autoimmune disorder triggered by way of a streptococcal infection, is actually central nervous system (CNS) expression Sydenham's chorea are related to psychiatric symptoms.1,2 Autoantibodies and mimicry mechanisms happen to be regarded as possible explanations for this association.2 Currently, several studies support the association between Sydenham's chorea and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) tic disorders, [...]

A 72-year-old man was referred for radiological staging of an oesophageal carcinoma. The initial chest radiograph showed an abnormal right heart border. Contrast enhanced CT of the thorax and upper abdomen demonstrated advanced malignant disease with liver metastases. A large tubular structure was incidently noted within the right atrioventricular groove of the heart. This measured [...]

The Neuro Immuno Endocrinology within the Rheumatic Diseases is celebrating itsrapid growth. A study group on Neuro Endocrine Immunology founded in1999 at the American College of Rheumatology has become well estabilished andannually replicated.A new Clinical Section within the Neuro Endocrine Immunology of the RheumaticDiseases is forming within the International Society forNeuroImmunoModulation.Interesting issues for instance volumes [...]