Internal Medicine Alert – January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
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What Is Our Current Understanding of Epilepsy Prognosis?
This paper summarizes and focuses on the National General Practice Study of Epilepsy with emphasis on epilepsy prognosis after initial diagnosis. -
Sometimes Coma Is Not a Coma
Novel protocols with functional MRI may allow clinicians to determine if some unresponsive patients are able to hear, understand, and respond to questions. -
Does Dietary Nicotine Protect Against Parkinson's Disease?
This population-based, case-control study suggests that dietary intake of peppers and related species may be associated with decreased risk of Parkinson's disease. -
Alcohol in Pregnancy
Data collected from a large study involving four countries show no effect of alcohol exposure in varying degrees on the rate of preterm birth, low birth weight, average birth weight, and preeclampsia. -
Pharmacology Update: Sofosbuvir Tablets (Sovaldi)
By William T. Elliott, MD