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Normal or hyperactive reflexes do not necessarily rule out a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré' syndrome.
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Specific antibody-mediated inflammatory myopathies are being better defined and classified within the spectrum of dermatomyositis and polymyositis.
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Intravenous Thrombolysis is Relatively Safe and Effective in Elderly Patients Up to 6 Hours After Symptom Onset; Meta-analysis of All Randomized Trials Supports the Benefits of Intravenous Thrombolysis for All Patients Up to 6 Hours; Fabry Disease is Rarely Associated with Stroke in Young Adults; Major Perioperative Hemorrhage is Associated with an Increased Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
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The diagnosis of limbic encephalitis should be considered in patients who present with progressive memory deficits, confusion, and seizures, as it is a treatable entity in many cases and may suggest the presence of an underlying malignancy.
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Based on a retrospective analysis of 187 patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) or an NMO spectrum disorder from three medical centers, the authors report their initial findings on the epidemiology of NMO/NMO spectrum disorders.
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Meningioma surgery can be performed with good results in the elderly, but with increased complications and mortality.
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Lorcaserin for weight loss; statins and fatigue; treatment-resistant gonorrhea; hydrocodone classification changes; USPSTF recommendations; and FDA actions.
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Clinical examination severity appears to be the best predictor of response to immunotherapy in patients with myasthenia gravis.
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Primary progressive apraxia of speech has been well characterized as a distinct neurodegenerative disease, but underlying pathology and prognosis are uncertain in most cases.
