Neurology Alert – April 1, 2010
April 1, 2010
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome: A Cause of Painful Neuropathy
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an immune-mediated disorder that commonly affects the peripheral nervous system. -
Genetic Factors Point to Cholesterol Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Cholesterol ester transfer protein gene alleles may confer longevity as well as a reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease. -
Migraines in Mice Explain Human Experience in Hereditary Migraine Subtype
A knock-in mouse model of a specific variant of familial hemiplegic migraine links the clinical manifestations of this rare migraine symptom with the triggering and propagation of cortical spreading depression and other unique characteristics of migraine. -
Deep Brain Stimulation in the Pedunculopontine Nucleus Area in Parkinson's Disease
PPN DBS may be able to improve gait and postural stability in advanced Parkinson's disease. Although double-blind studies with small sample size did not confirm this effect, further studies are required for better understanding of the effects of PPN DBS in Parkinson's disease. -
Camptocormia in Parkinson's Disease
Camptocormia may occur in a wide variety of central and peripheral nervous system disorders, including primary muscle disease. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
Intermittent fasting may reduce the risk and consequences of stroke in younger, rather than older animals -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
FDA is reviewing safety of TZDs; SSRI use with tamoxifen; Metformin smells like fish; FDA Actions.