Neurology Alert – December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
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Traumatic Brain Injury and the Use of Hypertonic Solutions
Current research does not support the use of hypertonic solutions for initial resuscitation of patients with acute traumatic brain injury, but it remains an option for subsequent treatment. -
Is CoQ10 Beneficial for Mitochondrial Muscle Disorders?
In this small clinical trial, supplementation with CoQ 10 did not result in any clinical improvement for patients with mitochondrial disorders. -
Predictors of Mortality in Parkinson's Disease
Clinical predictors of mortality in Parkinson's disease include age at onset, chronological age, male sex, motor severity, psychosis, and dementia. -
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation: A Novel Approach to Treating Progressive Neurological Diseases
In a Phase I/II open-label study of patients with multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, mesenchymal stem cell transplantation was found to be safe and induced an early immunonologic response. -
Cognition after Sepsis
Episodes of severe sepsis in older adults is associated with worsening cognition and functional status. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
How Frequently is Atrial Fibrillation Detected in Patients with Stroke or TIA? -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
Tiotropium for uncontrolled asthma, sibutramine pulled from market, incidence and mortality data from WHI, FDA Actions.