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Low back pain is among the top three most common complaints seen in primary care ambulatory medicine. Affecting up to 90% of the population at some time in their lives, it is second only to upper respiratory tract infection as a symptom-related reason for primary care visits. Men and women are equally afflicted with low back pain, with a steadily increasing prevalence with age.
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Celiac disease is present in 2.4% of patients referred for suspected dysautonomia, similar to the 2.5% incidence of celiac disease in idiopathic peripheral neuropathy.
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Immunohistochemistry revealed perivascular staining in spinal cords for human IgG in rats that received high-titer antibodies, high doses of low-titer antibodies or high doses of control IgG.
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Clopidogrel and aspirin therapy is more effective than aspirin alone in reducing asymptotic MES in patients with recently symptomatic CS.
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Surgical treatment was associated with a cost savings due to shorter hospital stays and the use of fewer services upon discharge into the community.
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Nesiritide, Scios' intravenous recombinant form of human B-type naturetic peptide, has been widely used for the treatment of congestive heart failure in hospitalized patients.
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Progression of the cord lesion and lack of steroid response prompted antibiotic treatment for Whipple’s disease.
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Atorvastatin reduces cholesterol levels and improves cognition in Alzheimer’s disease patients.