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In this study of patients with extensive small-cell lung cancer, prophylactic brain irradiation decreased the incidence of symptomatic brain metastases and prolonged disease-free survival and overall survival without significant impact on global health status.
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Lupus can involve the nervous system in many ways and sometimes present with neuropsychiatric symptoms. Clinicians should consider the diagnosis of lupus in patients with unexplained neuropsychiatric symptoms.
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Updated Immunization Guidelines from the CDC; Do antivirals have a role in the treatment of Bell's palsy? Topiramate is a promising treatment for alcohol dependence; and FDA Actions.
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Deep brain stimulation of the internal globus pallidus at 60 Hz is effective treatment for primary dystonia.
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In a population-based study of the elderly in central Spain, individuals with essential tremor beginning after age 65 had a two-fold increased likelihood of incident dementia when compared with controls without essential tremor.
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Whole genome scans identified two new genetic variations associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) that may provide sites of immune intervention.
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In adults presenting with an acute episode of fulminant demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS), atypical symptoms for multiple sclerosis (MS), gray matter involvement on MRI, and absence of oligoclonal bands in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can distinguish acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) from MS.
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A simple screening test can predict which patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) may have trouble driving a motor vehicle.
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Benign headaches associated with sexual activity are either a dull aching pain prior to orgasm or severe pain at orgasm. They can be prevented with indomethacin, beta-blockers, or triptans.
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Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) benefit from warfarin, with a 50% reduction in stroke risk.