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Can We Predict the Outcome of Bacterial Meningitis?
The risk of adverse outcomes in bacterial meningitis can be estimated upon initial patient presentation using six clinical features. -
Neurologic Sequelae of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Neuropathic symptoms and signs occur in about one-half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. -
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Modern Epidemic of "Shell Shock," Revisited
Mild TBI may be associated with brain microhemorrhages and white matter disruption, even with mild or absent symptoms of a postconcussion syndrome. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Why Doesn't "Genetic" Epilepsy Seem to Run in Families?
Genetic susceptibility to epilepsy is a complex, polygenetic matrix that is heavily influenced by environmental factors. -
Prevention of Thromboembolism: Is There Hope?
Anticoagulation for the prevention of venous thromboembolization is underutilized worldwide. Risk of short-term interruption of warfarin therapy appears small. Treatment with idraparinux increases hemorrhage risk, as compared with vitamin K antagonists. -
Disruptive Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
Disruptive behaviors are a poor prognostic sign in patients with Alzheimer's disease. -
Alcohol Intake and Stroke Risk: Can We Optimize Our Consumption?
Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. -
Pharmacology Watch
Stop smoking drug Chantix rates stronger warning from FDA; Type 2 diabetes surgery on the way?; Vytorin study inconclusive; Influenza A virus found resistant to Tamiflu; FDA actions. -
Phrenic Nerve Conduction Study: Not New but Improved
Phrenic nerve conduction studies are technically difficult, but are useful in the evaluation of patients with diaphragmatic paralysis.