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Sleepwalking is Increased By Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation increases the frequency of episodes in patients with known sleepwalking, and supports the theory that the condition arises during slow-wave sleep. -
Intracranial Atherosclerosis: To Stent or Not to Stent?
Stenting is a possible option for the treatment of intracranial stenosis, but its safety and efficacy require further study in a randomized trial. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis: Surgery, Stenting, or a Statin?
In high-risk patients with significant carotid artery stenosis, carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting appear equivalent both for efficacy and adverse events. -
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Incidence and In-hospital Mortality
Guillain-Barré syndrome remains a common and serious cause of acute neuropathy in the elderly. -
Epidural Blood Patch: A Headache Cure that Hits the Spot
Epidural blood patch is an effective treatment for post dural puncture headache. -
Transcranial Ultrasound: A Promising Biomarker for Early Parkinson's Disease
Transcranial ultrasound is an inexpensive, non-invasive technique that can be used in early parkinsonism to support clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Migraine and Mood: Linked Conditions
Migraine is associated with multiple psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. -
Transient Neurologic Symptoms During Pregnancy
Transient neurological symptoms during pregnancy are usually benign and related to migraine.