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Does Higher Vitamin D Intake During Pregnancy Reduce the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis in Offspring?
Based on data from the Nurses' Health Study II, the authors report that higher maternal intake of vitamin D during pregnancy may be associated with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis in their children. -
Neurology Alert - Full September 2011 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
ACEI/ARB therapy for AS; safety alert issued for dronedarone; statins and cancer risk; nesiritide and heart failure; and FDA actions. -
A Newly Described Motor Neuron Disease Mimic
A new autosomal-dominant genetic disorder is described that has similarities to sporadic motor neuron disease. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
The incidence of stroke associated with pregnancy, especially cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, is increasing, with hypertension as a major culprit. Hypertension as a complication of pregnancy increases a woman's risk of stroke in the future. -
Primary Care Reports - Full October 2011 Issue in PDF
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Gabapentin Enacarbil for Sleep Disturbance in Restless Legs Syndrome
Gabapentin enacarbil is effective for sleep disturbance in moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome, but frequently causes sleepiness and dizzinesss. -
Myopathic Side Effects from Statin Use
Symptoms of muscle pain and discomfort are common with statin use, but weakness and creatine kinase elevation are unusual. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Update on Current Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular, disorganized, electrical activity of the atria.1 It is characterized by uncoordinated atrial activity that leads to inefficient atrial contraction and impaired ventricular filling, which leads to hemodynamic and mechanical functional impairments.