Neurology Alert – May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
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How Useful Is EEG in Determining Prognosis After Global Brain Hypoxia/Ischemia?
In comatose survivors of cardiac arrest, early malignant EEG findings during therapeutic hypothermia correlated with higher serum neuron-specific enolase levels and poor neurologic outcome. -
The Future of Prehospital Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Early cessation of prehospital seizures via an intramuscular injection of midazolam was at least noninferior, if not superior, to traditional intravenous lorazepam. -
Seizures and Alzheimer's Disease
The incidence of epileptic seizures is much higher in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease than those who are elderly but non-demented. -
Peripheral Neuropathy in Late-onset Krabbe Disease
Krabbe disease can rarely present in adults as a combined central nervous system disorder with polyneuropathy. -
Medical Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
Continuation of combination therapy with donepezil and memantine appears to have a long-term beneficial effect for patients with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a grave form of ischemic stroke that carries a high morbidity and mortality. The Basilar Artery International Cooperation Study (BASICS) is a prospective, observational, international registry of consecutive patients with BAO that was radiologically confirmed. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
Aspirin and cancer prevention; rivaroxaban for pulmonary embolism; new rhinosinusitis practice guidelines; and FDA actions.