Neurology Alert – December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
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Headaches That Kill
Fatal headaches are associated with age over 50, loss of consciousness and collapse, and worst/thunderclap character of the headache. -
Neurobehavioral and Psychiatric Comorbidities of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is associated with behavioral, psychiatric, cognitive, and social comorbidities. The associated comorbidities change across the lifespan of a person with epilepsy. Early detection and treatment of these comorbidities has the potential to significantly improve quality of life for patients with epilepsy. -
Diabetes and Dementia
Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for dementia, and poor glucose control is associated with worse cognitive function and greater decline. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
Stroke Incidence May Be Increasing in Younger People; Cancer May Be a Risk Factor for Ischemic Stroke; Physical Exercise Reduces White Matter Lesion Burden and Brain Atrophy in the Elderly; Serious Cardiac Arrhythmias May Occur During First 72 Hours After Stroke -
Anti-VEGF Therapies Induce Painful Sensory Neuropathy
The authors provide evidence that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-receptor inhibitors by themselves can trigger a painful neuropathy and can aggravate paclitaxel-induced neuropathy in mice by interfering with the neuroprotective effects of VEGF. -
Piriformis Release Surgery: Beware!
Piriformis syndrome remains an elusive diagnosis and neurologists should avoid recommendations for surgery interventions. -
Pharmacology Watch: Menopausal Hormone Therapy and the Risk for VTE, AD
Menopausal hormone therapy and risk of VTE and AD; patients' understanding of chemotherapy benefits; and FDA actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement