Neurology
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Full December 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Adult Immunization Guidelines from CDC Released
In this issue: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. -
Special Feature: What Benefits Do Physical Therapy Confer on Critically Ill Patients?
Examination of patient outcomes beyond survival has become an important focus of critical care research in the last decade. -
What Works for Bell's Palsy?
Prednisone treatment, with or without an antiviral drug, improves Bell's palsy outcome. -
Full December 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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PET Imaging May Accurately Diagnose Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)
PET imaging with Pittsburgh Compound B is a promising new technique to non-invasively diagnose CAA. -
Role of Prophylactic Whole Brain Radiotherapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer
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. -
Lupus and the Nervous System
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.