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Five cases of demyelinating neuropathy are reported as a consequence of treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs for auto-immune disorders.
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Many of the disabling symptoms of Parkinson's disease are unrelated to nigrostriatal dopamine deficiency, and unresponsive to dopamine replacement therapy.
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NSAIDs in the elderly; managing GI and CVD risk with NSAIDs; low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia; treating glucocorticoid-induced bone loss; FDA Actions.
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to be a safe and effective method to treat chronic tinnitus.
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This pilot study reports on the long-term efficacy, safety, and adverse events of focused radiosurgery as an alternative to temporal lobectomy for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.
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Botulinum toxin type B injection into the parotid glands is safe and effective for PD-related drooling, with duration of action of 3–6 months.
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Increased education and diligent observation of families and patients are the key steps initially taken by home health staff members to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu (swine flu) among home health patients, staff, and family members.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms of swine flu are the same as the symptoms for seasonal flu: fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea. If a person lives in an area in which swine flu has been identified, the CDC recommends a visit to the physician to determine if testing or treatment is necessary.
