Neurology Alert – September 1, 2013
September 1, 2013
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Post-Radiation Motor Neuron Disease
Post-radiation lower motor neuron disease mimics spinal muscular atrophy rather than classical amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. -
Multiple Sclerosis Risk After Childhood Optic Neuritis
Similar to adults, children with brain MRI abnormalities and positive oligoclonal bands at onset of optic neuritis are at high risk of developing multiple sclerosis. -
Diffusion-Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Tau-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases
Diffusion-tensor MRI can reliably distinguish amyloid-associated neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimers disease, from tau-associated disorders, such as corticobasal gangionic degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. -
Dopaminergic Therapy for the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome During Pregnancy
This small, prospective case series evaluated pregnancy outcomes of women who took levodopa, pramipexole, ropinirole, and rotigotine for treatment of restless legs syndrome during pregnancy. -
Restless Legs Syndrome in Advanced Renal Disease
Restless legs syndrome is prevalent in Taiwanese dialysis patients and is associated with type 2 diabetes, anemia, lower serum iron, and long duration of dialysis. -
Back to the Vascular Theory of Migraine?
Nitric oxide donor vasoactive compounds may trigger migraine headaches in migraineurs. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
Evidence-based updates in primary care medicine By Louis Kuritzky, MD -
Pharmacology Watch: Do Statins Prevent Parkinson’s Disease?