Adaptive mechanisms of saccadic system in diagnostic use.

The possibilities of diagnostic use of saccades are given in pathological eye movements as well as in adaptive mechanisms. They are used to offset the degradation of oculomotor performance resulting from interference along the chain of neural conducting, in neuromuscular transmission and in muscle function. Pharmacological effects can be used to increase the influence of disorders or to detect adaptive mechanisms.

[Assessment of prealbumin in cerebrospinal fluid].

The paper describes statistical relationship between prealbumin and total protein in lumbal CSF of a control group and a total group of patients with neurological diseases. The equations of the regression lines and the boundary lines of the distribution areas did not significantly differ between both groups. Therefore, prealbumin seems to be not qualified for differential diagnosis.

[Effect of carbamazepine on the velocity of saccades].

In 5 female patients suffering from focal epilepsies, the maximal velocity of saccades was determined before and during carbamazepinE therapy. A decrease in the velocity of saccades was followed by an increase at the same serum level.