Behçet's disease, while rare in North America, should be considered when appropriate, in light of the extensive travel and immigration patterns around the world.
Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke Associated with Cervical Artery Dissection Does Not Improve Overall Outcome; In Patients with Lacunar Strokes, Addition of Clopidogrel to Aspirin Does Not Reduce Risk of Recurrent Stroke; Risk of Restenosis After Carotid Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy Are Similar
Intravenous erythropoietin therapy appears to reduce retina nerve fiber layer thinning 16 weeks after onset of optic neuritis, but larger studies needed to detect differences in visual outcome.
Biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid open the possibility of diagnosing early or even presymptomatic cases of Alzheimer's disease, thereby expanding the potential window for therapy.
This case series of patients with painful legs and moving toes is the largest to date and describes association with female gender, peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. Neurophysiology suggests an additional central component, supporting recruitment of a spinal cord or brainstem generator.
Side effects of statins; effects of cannabis use; antihypertensives and lip cancer; and FDA actions.
Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome with far-reaching systemic sequelae. The release of intracellular components into the vascular space following striated muscle injury produces tissue necrosis, end-organ damage, and metabolic derangements.
Hospitals that receive federal funds are required by law to offer language assistance to patients with limited English proficiency (LEP).
