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In the electrophysiological evaluation of patients with myasthenic syndromes, adding 1 minute of exercise is the most sensitive method of eliciting a significant decremental response.
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Blockade of the vasoactive peptide calcitonin gene-related peptide, using monoclonal antibodies or small orally absorbed molecules, may decrease the disability of episodic migraine. However, safety concerns with these agents remain an issue.
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A new study has found an association between pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cognitive decline in older adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The authors of the current study created a volume-of-tissue-activation model in order to identify the area within the globus pallidus that provides the most effective target for deep brain stimulation for dystonia.
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REM sleep behavior disorder may be an early manifestation of a more generalized neurodegenerative disorder that involves the nigrostriatal system.
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Gerstmann Syndrome is associated with lesions of the parietal cortex and subcortical white matter in the region of the angular gyrus. It should be considered one of the "disconnection" syndromes.
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Detection of Bereitschaftspotential (BP) via EEG-EMG back averaging is helpful in differentiating psychogenic myoclonus from organic myoclonus. But, technical limitations of this technique and its availability have limited its utilization in clinical practice.
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Acute-onset CIDP is difficult to diagnose and distinguish from GBS. It should be suspected when there are prominent sensory signs at onset of the illness.
