Neuromuscular Disease
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Cardiac Implanted Devices and Repetitive Nerve Stimulation
Repetitive nerve stimulation studies appear to be safe in patients with modern implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. -
A Potential New Therapeutic Target for Migraine?
A novel target for suppression of cortical spreading depression shows promise in rodent models and in patients with medically refractory migraine with aura. -
Nystagmus in Superior Cerebellar Artery Infarcts — A Paradigm Shift
Video-oculography reveals spontaneous or gaze-evoked nystagmus in more than a quarter of patients with isolated superior cerebellar infarction. -
Steroids for Bacterial Meningitis: Long-term Follow-up
Use of dexamethasone in community-acquired bacterial meningitis is associated with long-term survival in treated patients. -
Cholinergic Dysfunction and Gait Disturbance in Parkinson’s Disease
Cholinergic system dysfunction, as measured by short latency afferent inhibition, might contribute to gait abnormality in early stages of Parkinsons disease. -
Pharmacology Watch: Do Perioperative Beta-Blockers Reduce Mortality?
Beta-blockers and noncardiac surgery; prenatal medication exposure and risk of autism; reasons for statin discontinuations; and FDA actions. -
Nocturnal Leg Cramps
Nocturnal calf cramps are usually benign and respond to stretching and muscle-strengthening exercises. -
Are There Interactions Between Vascular Brain Disease, Amyloid Deposition, and Dementia?
In a study of the elderly who are normal or have mild cognitive impairment, vascular brain disease and brain amyloid deposition appear to be independent risks for dementia. -
Should We Use Combination Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis?
The combination of interferon beta 1a (30 mcg IM weekly) and glatiramer acetate was not more effective on annualized relapse rate in multiple sclerosis compared to either treatment alone. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement