Robert Fisher, MD, PhD

Deep brain stimulation for epilepsy.
Fisher, R. S. (2013). Deep brain stimulation for epilepsy. Handbook of clinical neurology, 116, 217-234.

Seizure diaries for clinical research and practice: Limitations and future prospects
Fisher, R. S., Blum, D. E., Diventura, B., Vannest, J., Hixson, J. D., & French, J. A. (2012). Seizure diaries for clinical research and practice: Limitations and future prospects. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 24(3), 304-310.

Early Surgical Therapy for Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy A Randomized Trial
Engel, J., McDermott, M. P., Wiebe, S., Langfitt, J. T., Stern, J. M., & Kieburtz, K. (2012). Early Surgical Therapy for Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy A Randomized Trial. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 307(9), 922-930.

Therapeutic devices for epilepsy
Fisher, R. S. (2012). Therapeutic devices for epilepsy. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 71(2), 157-168.

An online diary for tracking epilepsy
Le, S., Shafer, P. O., Bartfeld, E., & Fisher, R. S. (2011). An online diary for tracking epilepsy. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 22(4), 705-709.

Benefits of trigeminal nerve stimulation
Fisher, R. S. (2011). Benefits of trigeminal nerve stimulation. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 22(4), 615-616.

Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Do We Know the Best Stimulation Parameters?
Fisher, R. S. (2011). Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Do We Know the Best Stimulation Parameters?. EPILEPSY CURRENTS, 11(6), 203-204.

Direct brain stimulation is an effective therapy for epilepsy
Fisher, R. S. (2011). Direct brain stimulation is an effective therapy for epilepsy. NEUROLOGY, 77(13), 1220-1221.

Detection of seizure-like movements using a wrist accelerometer
Lockman, J., Fisher, R. S., & Olson, D. M. (2011). Detection of seizure-like movements using a wrist accelerometer. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 20(4), 638-641.

Definition of the postictal state: When does it start and end?
Fisher, R. S., & Engel, J. J. (2010). Definition of the postictal state: When does it start and end?. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 19(2), 100-104.

Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Comparison of Acetazolamide Versus Ibuprofen for Prophylaxis Against High Altitude Headache: The Headache Evaluation at Altitude Trial (HEAT)
Gertsch, J. H., Lipman, G. S., Holck, P. S., Merritt, A., Mulcahy, A., & Zafren, K. (2010). Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Comparison of Acetazolamide Versus Ibuprofen for Prophylaxis Against High Altitude Headache: The Headache Evaluation at Altitude Trial (HEAT). WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 21(3), 236-243.

Electrical stimulation of the anterior nucleus of thalamus for treatment of refractory epilepsy
Fisher, R., Salanova, V., Witt, T., Worth, R., Henry, T., & Graves, N. (2010). Electrical stimulation of the anterior nucleus of thalamus for treatment of refractory epilepsy. EPILEPSIA, 51(5), 899-908.

What is a classification essay?
Fisher, R. S. (2010). What is a classification essay?. EPILEPSIA, 51(4), 714-715.

Tracking epilepsy with an electronic diary
Fisher, R. S. (2010). Tracking epilepsy with an electronic diary. ACTA PAEDIATRICA, 99(4), 516-518.

Recurrent Seizures Related to Motor Cortex Stimulator Programming
Henderson, J. M., Heit, G., & Fisher, R. S. (2010). Recurrent Seizures Related to Motor Cortex Stimulator Programming. NEUROMODULATION, 13(1), 37-42.

Therapeutic Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy
Lockman, J., & Fisher, R. S. (2009). Therapeutic Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy. NEUROLOGIC CLINICS, 27(4), 1031-?.

What clinicians want to know from epilepsy researchers
Fisher, R. S. (2009). What clinicians want to know from epilepsy researchers. EPILEPSIA, 50(3), 364-367.

Group therapy for patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: A pilot study
Barry, J. J., Wittenberg, D., Bullock, K. D., Michaels, J. B., Classen, C. C., & Fisher, R. S. (2008). Group therapy for patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: A pilot study. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 13(4), 624-629.

Debate: When does a seizure imply epilepsy?
Fisher, R. S., & Leppik, I. (2008). Debate: When does a seizure imply epilepsy?. EPILEPSIA, 49, 7-12.

Gender and age differences in expression of GABA(A) receptor subunits in rat somatosensory thalamus and cortex in an absence epilepsy model
Li, H., Huguenard, J. R., & Fisher, R. S. (2007). Gender and age differences in expression of GABA(A) receptor subunits in rat somatosensory thalamus and cortex in an absence epilepsy model. NEUROBIOLOGY OF DISEASE, 25(3), 623-630.

Intraventricular administration of gabapentin in the rat increases flurothyl seizure threshold.
Oommen J, Kraus AC, & Fisher RS. (2007). Intraventricular administration of gabapentin in the rat increases flurothyl seizure threshold. Neurosci Lett, 417(3).

New routes for delivery of anti-epileptic medications.
Fisher, R. S., & Chen, D. K. (2006). New routes for delivery of anti-epileptic medications. Acta neurologica Taiwanica, 15(4), 225-231.

Selective changes in thalamic and cortical GABA(A) receptor subunits in a model of acquired absence epilepsy in the rat
Li, H., Kraus, A., Wu, J., Huguenard, J. R., & Fisher, R. S. (2006). Selective changes in thalamic and cortical GABA(A) receptor subunits in a model of acquired absence epilepsy in the rat. NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, 51(1), 121-128.

Measuring effects of antiepileptic medication on balance in older people
Fife TD, Fisher RS, & Blum DE. (2006). Measuring effects of antiepileptic medication on balance in older people. Epilepsy Research, 70.

Nonepileptic seizures: Clinical case conference: Conversion disorder
Stonnington CM, Barry JJ, & Fisher RS. (2006). Nonepileptic seizures: Clinical case conference: Conversion disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 163.

Use of serum prolactin in diagnosing epileptic seizures - Report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the American academy of neurology
Chen, D. K., So, Y. T., & Fisher, R. S. (2005). Use of serum prolactin in diagnosing epileptic seizures - Report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the American academy of neurology. NEUROLOGY, 65(5), 668-675.

Epileptic seizures and epilepsy: Definitions proposed by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)
Fisher, R. S., Boas, W. Ve., Blume, W., Elger, C., Genton, P., & Engel, J. (2005). Epileptic seizures and epilepsy: Definitions proposed by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE). AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE, 32(5), 249-252.

Epileptic seizures and epilepsy: Definitions proposed by the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)
Fisher, R. S., BOAS, W. V., Blume, W., Elger, C., Genton, P., & Engel, J. (2005). Epileptic seizures and epilepsy: Definitions proposed by the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE). EPILEPSIA, 46(4), 470-472.

A blinded pilot study of artwork in a comprehensive epilepsy center population
Anschel, D. J., Dolce, S., Schwartzman, A., & Fisher, R. S. (2005). A blinded pilot study of artwork in a comprehensive epilepsy center population. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 6(2), 196-202.

Experimental Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Epilepsy.
Oommen, J., Morrell, M., & Fisher, R. S. (2005). Experimental Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Epilepsy. Current treatment options in neurology, 7(4), 261-271.

Neurostimulation for epilepsy, including a pilot study of anterior nucleus stimulation
Graves NM, & Fisher RS. (2005). Neurostimulation for epilepsy, including a pilot study of anterior nucleus stimulation. Clinical Neurosurgery, 52.

Photic- and pattern-induced seizures: expert consensus of the Epilepsy Foundation of America Working Group
Harding G, Wilkins AJ, Erba G, Barkley GL, & Fisher RS. (2005). Photic- and pattern-induced seizures: expert consensus of the Epilepsy Foundation of America Working Group. Epilepsia, 46.

Photic- and pattern-induced seizures: a report by the Epilepsy Foundation of America Working Group
Fisher RS, Harding G, Wilkins AJ, Erba G, & Barkley G. (2005). Photic- and pattern-induced seizures: a report by the Epilepsy Foundation of America Working Group. Epilepsia, 46.

Neurostimulation for epilepsy, including a pilot study of anterior nucleus stimulation
Graves NM, & Fisher RS. (2005). Neurostimulation for epilepsy, including a pilot study of anterior nucleus stimulation. Clinical Neurosurgery, 52.

Focally injected adenosine prevents seizures in the rat
Anschel, D. J., Ortega, E. L., Kraus, A. C., & Fisher, R. S. (2004). Focally injected adenosine prevents seizures in the rat. EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY, 190(2), 544-547.

Peer-reviewed publication: A view from inside
Fisher, R. S., & Powers, L. E. (2004). Peer-reviewed publication: A view from inside. EPILEPSIA, 45(8), 889-894.

Abnormal benzodiazepine and zinc modulation of GABA(A) receptors in an acquired absence epilepsy model
Wu, J., Ellsworth, K., Ellsworth, M., Schroeder, K. M., Smith, K., & Fisher, R. S. (2004). Abnormal benzodiazepine and zinc modulation of GABA(A) receptors in an acquired absence epilepsy model. BRAIN RESEARCH, 1013(2), 230-240.

Electrical stimulation of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus for the treatment of intractable epilepsy
Kerrigan, J. F., Litt, B., Fisher, R. S., Cranstoun, S., French, J. A., & Graves, N. (2004). Electrical stimulation of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. EPILEPSIA, 45(4), 346-354.

Diazepam prophylaxis for bicuculline-induced seizures: a rat dose-response model
Anschel, D. J., Ortega, E., & Fisher, R. S. (2004). Diazepam prophylaxis for bicuculline-induced seizures: a rat dose-response model. NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, 356(1), 66-68.

Brain stimulation for epilepsy
Theodore, W. H., & Fisher, R. S. (2004). Brain stimulation for epilepsy. LANCET NEUROLOGY, 3(2), 111-118.

Intracellular energy failure does not underlie hyperthermic spreading depressions in immature rat hippocampal slice
Wu, H., Takeo, T., Wakui, M., Ellsworth, K., & Fisher, R. S. (2003). Intracellular energy failure does not underlie hyperthermic spreading depressions in immature rat hippocampal slice. BRAIN RESEARCH, 987(2), 240-243.

Seizure-related motor vehicle crashes in Arizona before and after reducing the driving restriction from 12 to 3 months
Drazkowski, J. F., Fisher, R. S., Sirven, J. I., Demaerschalk, B. M., Uber-Zak, L., & Labiner, D. (2003). Seizure-related motor vehicle crashes in Arizona before and after reducing the driving restriction from 12 to 3 months. MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS, 78(7), 819-825.

Psychological factors in the genesis and management of nonepileptic seizures: clinical observations
Prigatano, G. P., Stonnington, C. M., & Fisher, R. S. (2002). Psychological factors in the genesis and management of nonepileptic seizures: clinical observations. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 3(4), 343-349.

Cooling abolishes neuronal network synchronization in rat hippocampal slices
Javedan, S. P., Fisher, R. S., Eder, H. G., Smith, K., & Wu, J. (2002). Cooling abolishes neuronal network synchronization in rat hippocampal slices. EPILEPSIA, 43(6), 574-580.

Potential new methods for antiepileptic drug delivery
Fisher, R. S., & Ho, J. (2002). Potential new methods for antiepileptic drug delivery. CNS DRUGS, 16(9), 579-593.

Psychological factors in the genesis and management of nonepileptic seizures: clinical observations.
Prigatano, G. P., Stonnington, C. M., & Fisher, R. S. (2002). Psychological factors in the genesis and management of nonepileptic seizures: clinical observations. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 3(4), 343-349.

Employment for People with Epilepsy. To the Editor.
Fisher, R. S., & Callanan, M. (2002). Employment for People with Epilepsy. To the Editor. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 3(2), 203.

Gamma oscillation underlies hyperthermia-induced epileptiform-like spikes in immature rat hippocampal slices
Wu, J., Javedan, S. P., Ellsworth, K., Smith, K., & Fisher, R. S. (2001). Gamma oscillation underlies hyperthermia-induced epileptiform-like spikes in immature rat hippocampal slices. BMC NEUROSCIENCE, 2.

A pilot study of donepezil for memory problems in epilepsy.
Fisher, R. S., Bortz, J. J., Blum, D. E., Duncan, B., & Burke, H. (2001). A pilot study of donepezil for memory problems in epilepsy. Epilepsy & behavior , 2(4), 330-334.

Rapid initiation of gabapentin - A randomized, controlled trial
Fisher, R. S., Sachdeo, R. C., Pellock, J., Penovich, P. E., Magnus, L., & Bernstein, P. (2001). Rapid initiation of gabapentin - A randomized, controlled trial. NEUROLOGY, 56(6), 743-748.

The etiology and mechanisms of symptomatic acute seizures.
Fisher RS. (2001). The etiology and mechanisms of symptomatic acute seizures. Neurologia, 16(Suppl 2).

Hyperthermic spreading depressions in the immature rat hippocampal slice
Wu, J., & Fisher, R. S. (2000). Hyperthermic spreading depressions in the immature rat hippocampal slice. JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 84(3), 1355-1360.

The impact of epilepsy from the patient's perspective II: views about therapy and health care
Fisher, R. S., Vickrey, B. G., Gibson, P., Hermann, B., Penovich, P., & Walker, S. (2000). The impact of epilepsy from the patient's perspective II: views about therapy and health care. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 41(1), 53-61.

The impact of epilepsy from the patient's perspective I. Descriptions and subjective perceptions
Fisher, R. S., Vickrey, B. G., Gibson, P., Hermann, B., Penovich, P., & Walker, S. (2000). The impact of epilepsy from the patient's perspective I. Descriptions and subjective perceptions. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 41(1), 39-51.

Epilepsy from the patient?s perspective: Review of results of a community-based survey
Fisher RS. (2000). Epilepsy from the patient?s perspective: Review of results of a community-based survey. Epilepsy and Behavior, 1.

The postictal state: a neglected entity in the management of epilepsy
Fisher RS, & Schachter SC. (2000). The postictal state: a neglected entity in the management of epilepsy. Epilepsy and Behavior, 1.

Epilepsy from the Patient's Perspective: Review of Results of a Community-Based Survey.
Fisher, R. S. (2000). Epilepsy from the Patient's Perspective: Review of Results of a Community-Based Survey. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 1(4), S9-S14.

The Postictal State: A Neglected Entity in the Management of Epilepsy.
Fisher, R. S., & Schachter, S. C. (2000). The Postictal State: A Neglected Entity in the Management of Epilepsy. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 1(1), 52-59.

The potential for vigabatrin-induced intramyelinic edema in humans: a review
Cohen JA, Fisher RS, Brigell MG, Peyster RG, & Sze G. (2000). The potential for vigabatrin-induced intramyelinic edema in humans: a review. Epilepsia, 41.

Raising the Bar on Seizure Control.
Fisher, R. S. (2000). Raising the Bar on Seizure Control. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 1(4), 212-214.

An automated drug delivery system for the treatment of intractable focal epilepsy.
Stein A, Eder HG, Jones D, Drachev A, Blum DE, & Fisher RS. (2000). An automated drug delivery system for the treatment of intractable focal epilepsy. Epilepsy Research, 39.

Reassessment: Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy - A report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Fisher, R. S., & Handforth, A. (1999). Reassessment: Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy - A report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. NEUROLOGY, 53(4), 666-669.

Epilepsy surgery where there is dual pathology
Fisher, R. S., & Blum, D. (1999). Epilepsy surgery where there is dual pathology. LANCET, 354(9175), 267-268.

Can patients perform volitional motor acts at the start of a seizure?
Block, A., & Fisher, R. S. (1999). Can patients perform volitional motor acts at the start of a seizure?. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 16(2), 141-145.

Oxcarbazepine: double-blind, randomized, placebo-control, monotherapy trial for partial seizures
Schachter SC, Vazquez B, Fisher RS, Laxer KD, Montouris GD, & Kramer L. (1999). Oxcarbazepine: double-blind, randomized, placebo-control, monotherapy trial for partial seizures. Neurology, 52.

New antiepileptic drugs: Comparison of key clinical trials
Cramer JA, Fisher R, Ben Menachem E, French J, & Mattson RH. (1999). New antiepileptic drugs: Comparison of key clinical trials. Epilepsia, 40.

Neurology
Fisher RS, & Handforth A. (1999). Neurology. Reassessment: vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: a report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology, 53.

Bilateral temporal hypometabolism in epilepsy
Blum, D. E., Ehsan, T., Dungan, D., Karis, J. P., & Fisher, R. S. (1998). Bilateral temporal hypometabolism in epilepsy. EPILEPSIA, 39(6), 651-659.

Open label pilot study of oxcarbazepine for inpatients under evaluation for epilepsy surgery
Fisher RS, Eskola J, Blum D, Kerrigan JF III, Drazkowski J, & Duncan B. (1998). Open label pilot study of oxcarbazepine for inpatients under evaluation for epilepsy surgery. Drug Development research, 38.

Anticonvulsant effect of anterior thalamic high frequency electrical stimulation in the rat
Mirski, M. A., Rossell, L. A., Terry, J. B., & Fisher, R. S. (1997). Anticonvulsant effect of anterior thalamic high frequency electrical stimulation in the rat. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 28(2), 89-100.

Assessment of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: Report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Fisher, R. S., Krauss, G. L., Ramsay, E., Laxer, K., & Gates, J. (1997). Assessment of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: Report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. NEUROLOGY, 49(1), 293-297.

Local perfusion of diazepam attenuates interictal and ictal events in the bicuculline model of epilepsy in rats
Eder, H. G., Jones, D. B., & Fisher, R. S. (1997). Local perfusion of diazepam attenuates interictal and ictal events in the bicuculline model of epilepsy in rats. EPILEPSIA, 38(5), 516-521.

Epilepsy for the neuroradiologist
Fisher, R. S., Stein, A., & Karis, J. (1997). Epilepsy for the neuroradiologist. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY, 18(5), 851-863.

Interictal and ictal activity in the rat cobalt/pilocarpine model of epilepsy decreased by local perfusion of diazepam
Eder HG, Stein A, & Fisher RS. (1997). Interictal and ictal activity in the rat cobalt/pilocarpine model of epilepsy decreased by local perfusion of diazepam. Epilepsy Research, 29.

The selective GABA(B) antagonist CGP-35348 blocks spike-wave bursts in the cholesterol synthesis rat absence epilepsy model
Smith, K. A., & Fisher, R. S. (1996). The selective GABA(B) antagonist CGP-35348 blocks spike-wave bursts in the cholesterol synthesis rat absence epilepsy model. BRAIN RESEARCH, 729(2), 147-150.

Newer antiepileptic drugs as monotherapy: Data on vigabatrin
Fisher, R., Kalviainen, R., Tanganelli, P., & Regesta, G. (1996). Newer antiepileptic drugs as monotherapy: Data on vigabatrin. NEUROLOGY, 47(1), S2-S5.

Patient awareness of seizures
Blum, D. E., ESKOLA, J., Bortz, J. J., & Fisher, R. S. (1996). Patient awareness of seizures. NEUROLOGY, 47(1), 260-264.

Titanium aneurysm clips .2. Seizure and electroencephalographic studies in implanted rabbits
Fisher, R. S., Ehsan, T., Smith, K., Lawton, M. T., Bichard, W. D., & Spetzler, R. F. (1996). Titanium aneurysm clips .2. Seizure and electroencephalographic studies in implanted rabbits. NEUROSURGERY, 38(6), 1165-1169.

Open label pilot study of oxcarbazepine for inpatients under evaluation for epilepsy surgery
Fisher, R. S., ESKOLA, J., Blum, D., Kerrigan, J. F., Drazkowski, J., & Duncan, B. (1996). Open label pilot study of oxcarbazepine for inpatients under evaluation for epilepsy surgery. DRUG DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH, 38(1), 43-49.

Cognitive effects of resecting basal temporal language areas
Krauss, G. L., Fisher, R., Plate, C., Hart, J., Uematsu, S., & Lesser, R. P. (1996). Cognitive effects of resecting basal temporal language areas. EPILEPSIA, 37(5), 476-483.

Titanium aneurysm clips: part II - seizure and electroencephalographic studies in implanted rabbits
Fisher RS, T, Smith K, Lawton MT, Bichard WD, & Spetzler RF. (1996). Titanium aneurysm clips: part II - seizure and electroencephalographic studies in implanted rabbits. Neurosurgery, 38.

Sensitivity and specificity of paired capillary prolactin measurement in diagnosis of seizures
Ehsan T, RS, Johns D, Lukas RJ, Blum D, & Eskola J. (1996). Sensitivity and specificity of paired capillary prolactin measurement in diagnosis of seizures. Journal of Epilepsy, 9.

Ethical use of placebos and provocative testing in diagnosis of epilepsy
Devinsky O, & Fisher RS. (1996). Ethical use of placebos and provocative testing in diagnosis of epilepsy. Neurology, 47.

DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS IN NONEPILEPTIC AND EPILEPTIC SEIZURE PATIENTS ON A TEST OF VERBAL-LEARNING AND MEMORY
Bortz, J. J., Prigatano, G. P., Blum, D., & Fisher, R. S. (1995). DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS IN NONEPILEPTIC AND EPILEPTIC SEIZURE PATIENTS ON A TEST OF VERBAL-LEARNING AND MEMORY. NEUROLOGY, 45(11), 2029-2034.

COMPLEX PARTIAL STATUS EPILEPTICUS ACCOMPANIED BY SERIOUS MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY
Krumholz, A., Sung, G. Y., Fisher, R. S., Barry, E., Bergey, G. K., & Grattan, L. M. (1995). COMPLEX PARTIAL STATUS EPILEPTICUS ACCOMPANIED BY SERIOUS MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY. NEUROLOGY, 45(8), 1499-1504.

CLOBAZAM, OXCARBAZEPINE, TIAGABINE, TOPIRAMATE, AND OTHER NEW ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS
Fisher, R., & Blum, D. (1995). CLOBAZAM, OXCARBAZEPINE, TIAGABINE, TOPIRAMATE, AND OTHER NEW ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS. EPILEPSIA, 36, S105-S114.

ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION OF THE MAMILLARY NUCLEI INCREASES SEIZURE THRESHOLD TO PENTYLENETETRAZOL IN RATS
Mirski, M. A., & Fisher, R. S. (1994). ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION OF THE MAMILLARY NUCLEI INCREASES SEIZURE THRESHOLD TO PENTYLENETETRAZOL IN RATS. EPILEPSIA, 35(6), 1309-1316.

CLINICAL AND ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE FOR SITES OF ORIGIN OF SEIZURES WITH DIFFUSE ELECTRODECREMENTAL PATTERN
Arroyo, S., Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., Vining, E. P., Krauss, G. L., & Webber, R. (1994). CLINICAL AND ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE FOR SITES OF ORIGIN OF SEIZURES WITH DIFFUSE ELECTRODECREMENTAL PATTERN. EPILEPSIA, 35(5), 974-987.

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC CHANGES DURING SIMPLE PARTIAL SEIZURES
Bare, M. A., BURNSTINE, T. H., Fisher, R. S., & Lesser, R. P. (1994). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC CHANGES DURING SIMPLE PARTIAL SEIZURES. EPILEPSIA, 35(4), 715-720.

EPILEPSY AND DRIVING - AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Fisher, R. S., PARSONAGE, M., Beaussart, M., Bladin, P., MASLAND, R., & Remillard, G. (1994). EPILEPSY AND DRIVING - AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE. EPILEPSIA, 35(3), 675-684.

ADVANCES IN EPILEPSY
Blum, D., & Fisher, R. S. (1994). ADVANCES IN EPILEPSY. CURRENT OPINION IN NEUROLOGY, 7(2), 96-101.

AUTOMATIC EEG SPIKE DETECTION - WHAT SHOULD THE COMPUTER IMITATE
Webber, W. Rs., Litt, B., Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., & Bankman, I. (1993). AUTOMATIC EEG SPIKE DETECTION - WHAT SHOULD THE COMPUTER IMITATE. ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 87(6), 364-373.

EMERGING ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS
Fisher, R. S. (1993). EMERGING ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS. NEUROLOGY, 43(11), S12-S20.

DECREASED HIPPOCAMPAL MUSCARINIC CHOLINERGIC RECEPTOR-BINDING MEASURED BY I-123 IODODEXETIMIDE AND SINGLE-PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY IN EPILEPSY
MULLERGARTNER, H. W., Mayberg, H. S., Fisher, R. S., Lesser, R. P., Wilson, A. A., & Frost, J. J. (1993). DECREASED HIPPOCAMPAL MUSCARINIC CHOLINERGIC RECEPTOR-BINDING MEASURED BY I-123 IODODEXETIMIDE AND SINGLE-PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY IN EPILEPSY. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 34(2), 235-238.

MIRTH, LAUGHTER AND GELASTIC SEIZURES
Arroyo, S., Lesser, R. P., GORDON, B., Uematsu, S., Hart, J., & Fisher, R. S. (1993). MIRTH, LAUGHTER AND GELASTIC SEIZURES. BRAIN, 116, 757-780.

Cerebellar and thalamic stimulation for epilepsy.
Krauss, G. L., & Fisher, R. S. (1993). Cerebellar and thalamic stimulation for epilepsy. Advances in neurology, 63, 231-245.

ANTERIOR CHEEK ELECTRODES ARE COMPARABLE TO SPHENOIDAL ELECTRODES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ICTAL ACTIVITY
Krauss, G. L., Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., & Arroyo, S. (1992). ANTERIOR CHEEK ELECTRODES ARE COMPARABLE TO SPHENOIDAL ELECTRODES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ICTAL ACTIVITY. ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 83(6), 333-338.

PLACEBO-CONTROLLED PILOT-STUDY OF CENTROMEDIAN THALAMIC-STIMULATION IN TREATMENT OF INTRACTABLE SEIZURES
Fisher, R. S., Uematsu, S., Krauss, G. L., CYSYK, B. J., Mcpherson, R., & Rise, M. (1992). PLACEBO-CONTROLLED PILOT-STUDY OF CENTROMEDIAN THALAMIC-STIMULATION IN TREATMENT OF INTRACTABLE SEIZURES. EPILEPSIA, 33(5), 841-851.

HIGH-FREQUENCY EEG ACTIVITY AT THE START OF SEIZURES
Fisher, R. S., Webber, W. Rs., Lesser, R. P., Arroyo, S., & Uematsu, S. (1992). HIGH-FREQUENCY EEG ACTIVITY AT THE START OF SEIZURES. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 9(3), 441-448.

MOTOR AND SENSORY CORTEX IN HUMANS - TOPOGRAPHY STUDIED WITH CHRONIC SUBDURAL STIMULATION
Uematsu, S., Roberts, D. W., Lesser, R., Fisher, R. S., GORDON, B., & WEBBER, R. W. (1992). MOTOR AND SENSORY CORTEX IN HUMANS - TOPOGRAPHY STUDIED WITH CHRONIC SUBDURAL STIMULATION. NEUROSURGERY, 31(1), 59-72.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR COMPUTERIZED EEG MONITORING
Lesser, R. P., Webber, W. Rs., & Fisher, R. S. (1992). DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR COMPUTERIZED EEG MONITORING. ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 82(4), 239-247.

Positron emission and single photon emission computed tomographic studies in the frontal lobe with emphasis on the relationship to seizure foci.
Swartz, B. E., Theodore, W. H., Sanabria, E., & Fisher, R. S. (1992). Positron emission and single photon emission computed tomographic studies in the frontal lobe with emphasis on the relationship to seizure foci. Advances in neurology, 57, 487-497.

APPARENT DESENSITIZATION TO GLUTAMATE - POSSIBLE ROLE IN EPILEPSY
Fisher, R. S., Cole, A. E., Pumain, R., & Gale, K. (1992). APPARENT DESENSITIZATION TO GLUTAMATE - POSSIBLE ROLE IN EPILEPSY. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 197-201.

ASSESSMENT OF SURGICAL OUTCOME
Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., & Uematsu, S. (1992). ASSESSMENT OF SURGICAL OUTCOME. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 217-229.

NEURORECEPTORS AND GLUCOSE-METABOLISM IN EPILEPSY AS STUDIED BY PET SCANNING
Fisher, R. S., Mayberg, H. S., Frost, J. J., Engel, J., Gale, K., & Avanzini, G. (1992). NEURORECEPTORS AND GLUCOSE-METABOLISM IN EPILEPSY AS STUDIED BY PET SCANNING. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 351-360.

INTRODUCTION TO THE EXCITATORY AMINO-ACID SYSTEM
Fisher, R. S. (1991). INTRODUCTION TO THE EXCITATORY AMINO-ACID SYSTEM. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 10(1), 3-8.

NEURONAL DAMAGE AND EPILEPSY - BASIC AND CLINICAL INTERFACE
Fisher, R. S. (1991). NEURONAL DAMAGE AND EPILEPSY - BASIC AND CLINICAL INTERFACE. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 10(1), 80-89.

Quantification of mu and non-mu opiate receptors in temporal lobe epilepsy using positron emission tomography.
Mayberg, H. S., SADZOT, B., Meltzer, C. C., Fisher, R. S., Lesser, R. P., & WAGNER, H. N. (1991). Quantification of mu and non-mu opiate receptors in temporal lobe epilepsy using positron emission tomography. Annals of neurology, 30(1), 3-11.

EPILEPSY
Fisher, R. S., & Frost, J. J. (1991). EPILEPSY. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 32(4), 651-659.

MAPPING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AMOBARBITAL SODIUM IN THE INTRACAROTID WADA TEST BY USE OF TC-99M HMPAO WITH SPECT
Jeffery, P. J., Monsein, L. H., Szabo, Z., Hart, J., Fisher, R. S., & Camargo, E. E. (1991). MAPPING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AMOBARBITAL SODIUM IN THE INTRACAROTID WADA TEST BY USE OF TC-99M HMPAO WITH SPECT. RADIOLOGY, 178(3), 847-850.

DRIVING AND EPILEPSY - A REVIEW AND REAPPRAISAL
Krumholz, A., Fisher, R. S., Lesser, R. P., & Hauser, W. A. (1991). DRIVING AND EPILEPSY - A REVIEW AND REAPPRAISAL. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 265(5), 622-626.

CAPILLARY PROLACTIN MEASUREMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS OF SEIZURES
Fisher, R. S., Chan, D. W., Bare, M., & Lesser, R. P. (1991). CAPILLARY PROLACTIN MEASUREMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS OF SEIZURES. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 29(2), 187-190.

DOMINANT-SIDE INTRACAROTID AMOBARBITAL SPARES COMPREHENSION OF WORD MEANING
Hart, J., Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., SCHWERDT, P., Bryan, R. N., & GORDON, B. (1991). DOMINANT-SIDE INTRACAROTID AMOBARBITAL SPARES COMPREHENSION OF WORD MEANING. ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY, 48(1), 55-58.

A CONTINUING CONTROVERSY - MAGNESIUM-SULFATE IN THE TREATMENT OF ECLAMPTIC SEIZURES
Kaplan, P. W., Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., Repke, J. T., & Hanley, D. F. (1990). A CONTINUING CONTROVERSY - MAGNESIUM-SULFATE IN THE TREATMENT OF ECLAMPTIC SEIZURES. ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY, 47(9), 1031-1032.

BIPHASIC ACTION OF DEXTRORPHAN ON PENICILLIN INDUCED BURSTING IN RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE
ARYANPUR, J., Cole, A. E., ECCLES, C. U., & Fisher, R. S. (1990). BIPHASIC ACTION OF DEXTRORPHAN ON PENICILLIN INDUCED BURSTING IN RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE. BRAIN RESEARCH, 519(1-2), 65-72.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BASAL TEMPORAL LANGUAGE AREA IN PATIENTS WITH LEFT TEMPORAL-LOBE EPILEPSY
BURNSTINE, T. H., Lesser, R. P., Hart, J., Uematsu, S., Zinreich, S. J., & GORDON, B. (1990). CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BASAL TEMPORAL LANGUAGE AREA IN PATIENTS WITH LEFT TEMPORAL-LOBE EPILEPSY. NEUROLOGY, 40(6), 966-970.

PARAMETERS FOR DIRECT CORTICAL ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION IN THE HUMAN - HISTOPATHOLOGIC CONFIRMATION
GORDON, B., Lesser, R. P., Rance, N. E., Hart, J., Webber, R., & Fisher, R. S. (1990). PARAMETERS FOR DIRECT CORTICAL ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION IN THE HUMAN - HISTOPATHOLOGIC CONFIRMATION. ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 75(5), 371-377.

DEXTROMETHORPHAN FOR TREATMENT OF COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURES
Fisher, R. S., CYSYK, B. J., Lesser, R. P., Pontecorvo, M. J., FERKANY, J. T., & GORDON, B. (1990). DEXTROMETHORPHAN FOR TREATMENT OF COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURES. NEUROLOGY, 40(3), 547-549.

Resection of the epileptogenic area in critical cortex with the aid of a subdural electrode grid.
Uematsu, S., Lesser, R., Fisher, R., Krauss, G., Hart, J., & GORDON, B. (1990). Resection of the epileptogenic area in critical cortex with the aid of a subdural electrode grid. Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, 54-55, 34-45.

CYCLOSPORINE LOWERS SEIZURE THRESHOLD IN AN EXPERIMENTAL-MODEL OF ELECTROSHOCK-INDUCED SEIZURES IN MUNICH-WISTAR RATS
Racusen, L. C., McCrindle, B. W., Christenson, M., Fivush, B., & Fisher, R. S. (1990). CYCLOSPORINE LOWERS SEIZURE THRESHOLD IN AN EXPERIMENTAL-MODEL OF ELECTROSHOCK-INDUCED SEIZURES IN MUNICH-WISTAR RATS. LIFE SCIENCES, 46(14), 1021-1026.

THE EVALUATION OF PATIENTS WITH INTRACTABLE COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURES
Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., & Kaplan, P. (1989). THE EVALUATION OF PATIENTS WITH INTRACTABLE COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURES. ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 73(5), 381-388.

PARENTERAL MAGNESIUM-SULFATE FAILS TO CONTROL ELECTROSHOCK AND PENTYLENETETRAZOL SEIZURES IN MICE
Krauss, G. L., Kaplan, P., & Fisher, R. S. (1989). PARENTERAL MAGNESIUM-SULFATE FAILS TO CONTROL ELECTROSHOCK AND PENTYLENETETRAZOL SEIZURES IN MICE. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 4(3), 201-206.

CENTRAL NERVOUS-SYSTEM TOXICITY OF CYCLOSPORINE IN A RAT MODEL
Famiglio, L., Racusen, L., Fivush, B., SOLEZ, K., & Fisher, R. (1989). CENTRAL NERVOUS-SYSTEM TOXICITY OF CYCLOSPORINE IN A RAT MODEL. TRANSPLANTATION, 48(2), 316-321.

ANIMAL-MODELS OF THE EPILEPSIES
Fisher, R. S. (1989). ANIMAL-MODELS OF THE EPILEPSIES. BRAIN RESEARCH REVIEWS, 14(3), 245-278.

SELECTIVE DEPRESSION OF N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE-MEDIATED RESPONSES BY DEXTRORPHAN IN THE HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE IN RAT
Cole, A. E., ECCLES, C. U., Aryanpur, J. J., & Fisher, R. S. (1989). SELECTIVE DEPRESSION OF N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE-MEDIATED RESPONSES BY DEXTRORPHAN IN THE HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE IN RAT. NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, 28(3), 249-254.

FADE OF THE RESPONSE TO PROLONGED GLUTAMATE APPLICATION IN THE RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE
Cole, A. E., FFRENCHMULLEN, J. Mh., & Fisher, R. S. (1989). FADE OF THE RESPONSE TO PROLONGED GLUTAMATE APPLICATION IN THE RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE. SYNAPSE, 4(1), 11-18.

FAILURE OF HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS MAGNESIUM-SULFATE TO CONTROL MYOCLONIC STATUS EPILEPTICUS
Fisher, R. S., Kaplan, P. W., Krumholz, A., Lesser, R. P., Rosen, S. A., & Wolff, M. R. (1988). FAILURE OF HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS MAGNESIUM-SULFATE TO CONTROL MYOCLONIC STATUS EPILEPTICUS. CLINICAL NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, 11(6), 537-544.

NO, MAGNESIUM-SULFATE SHOULD NOT BE USED IN TREATING ECLAMPTIC SEIZURES
Kaplan, P. W., Lesser, R. P., Fisher, R. S., Repke, J. T., & Hanley, D. F. (1988). NO, MAGNESIUM-SULFATE SHOULD NOT BE USED IN TREATING ECLAMPTIC SEIZURES. ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY, 45(12), 1361-1364.

Driving and epilepsy.
Fisher, R. S., & Krumholz, A. (1988). Driving and epilepsy. Maryland medical journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985), 37(10), 795-798.

PLASMAPHERESIS AND GUILLAIN-BARRE-SYNDROME - ANALYSIS OF PROGNOSTIC FACTORS AND THE EFFECT OF PLASMAPHERESIS
McKhann, G. M., Griffin, J. W., Cornblath, D. R., MELLITS, E. D., Fisher, R. S., & Quaskey, S. A. (1988). PLASMAPHERESIS AND GUILLAIN-BARRE-SYNDROME - ANALYSIS OF PROGNOSTIC FACTORS AND THE EFFECT OF PLASMAPHERESIS. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 23(4), 347-353.

MU-OPIATE RECEPTORS MEASURED BY POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY ARE INCREASED IN TEMPORAL-LOBE EPILEPSY
Frost, J. J., Mayberg, H. S., Fisher, R. S., DOUGLASS, K. H., Dannals, R. F., & WAGNER, H. N. (1988). MU-OPIATE RECEPTORS MEASURED BY POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY ARE INCREASED IN TEMPORAL-LOBE EPILEPSY. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 23(3), 231-237.

A FATAL OVERDOSE OF CARBAMAZEPINE - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Fisher, R. S., & Cysyk, B. (1988). A FATAL OVERDOSE OF CARBAMAZEPINE - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY-CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY, 26(7), 477-486.

PRACTICAL LIMITS ON THE BIOMAGNETIC INVERSE PROCESS DETERMINED FROM INVITRO MEASUREMENTS IN SPHERICAL CONDUCTING VOLUMES
Hansen, J. S., Ko, H. W., Fisher, R. S., & Litt, B. (1988). PRACTICAL LIMITS ON THE BIOMAGNETIC INVERSE PROCESS DETERMINED FROM INVITRO MEASUREMENTS IN SPHERICAL CONDUCTING VOLUMES. PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 33(1), 105-111.

TILETAMINE IS A POTENT INHIBITOR OF N-METHYL-ASPARTATE-INDUCED DEPOLARIZATIONS IN RAT HIPPOCAMPUS AND STRIATUM
FFRENCHMULLEN, J. Mh., Lehmann, J., Bohacek, R., & Fisher, R. S. (1987). TILETAMINE IS A POTENT INHIBITOR OF N-METHYL-ASPARTATE-INDUCED DEPOLARIZATIONS IN RAT HIPPOCAMPUS AND STRIATUM. JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS, 243(3), 915-920.

1ST SEIZURE MANAGEMENT - RECONSIDERED - RESPONSE-II
Fisher, R. S. (1987). 1ST SEIZURE MANAGEMENT - RECONSIDERED - RESPONSE-II. ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY, 44(11), 1189-1190.

DEPTH EEG STUDIES IN THE LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME
Fisher, R. S., & Niedermeyer, E. (1987). DEPTH EEG STUDIES IN THE LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. CLINICAL ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY, 18(4), 191-200.

DICARBOXYLIC AMINO-ACIDS BLOCK EPILEPTIFORM ACTIVITY IN HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE
FFRENCHMULLEN, J. Mh., Murphy, T. H., Coyle, J. T., & Fisher, R. S. (1986). DICARBOXYLIC AMINO-ACIDS BLOCK EPILEPTIFORM ACTIVITY IN HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE. EPILEPSIA, 27(6), 678-684.

EXCESSIVE GLUTAMATE AS AN INHIBITOR OF EXCITATORY TRANSMISSION IN RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE
Bernstein, J., & Fisher, R. S. (1985). EXCESSIVE GLUTAMATE AS AN INHIBITOR OF EXCITATORY TRANSMISSION IN RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE. NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, 61(1-2), 19-24.

EPILEPTIC SEIZURE DISORDERS - DEVELOPMENTS IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
Niedermeyer, E., Froescher, W., & Fisher, R. S. (1985). EPILEPTIC SEIZURE DISORDERS - DEVELOPMENTS IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, 232(1), 1-12.

DIPEPTIDES OF GLUTAMATE AND ASPARTATE MAY BE ENDOGENOUS NEUROEXCITANTS IN THE RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE
Bernstein, J., Fisher, R. S., Zaczek, R., & Coyle, J. (1985). DIPEPTIDES OF GLUTAMATE AND ASPARTATE MAY BE ENDOGENOUS NEUROEXCITANTS IN THE RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 5(6), 1429-1433.

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF KAINIC ACID-INDUCED EPILEPTIFORM ACTIVITY IN THE RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE
Fisher, R. S., & Alger, B. E. (1984). ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF KAINIC ACID-INDUCED EPILEPTIFORM ACTIVITY IN THE RAT HIPPOCAMPAL SLICE. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 4(5), 1312-1323.

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