Neurology Alert – September 1, 2014
September 1, 2014
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Fibromyalgia: A Small Fiber Neuropathy?
In a detailed clinical analysis of patients with fibromyalgia compared to normal controls, patients with fibromyalgia had significantly lower epidermal nerve fiber density in the distal leg skin biopsies, and distal hypesthesia, compared to normal controls. -
Migraines: Much More Complicated Than Just a Headache
Migraine is associated with multiple disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs syndrome, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. -
Oral Antibiotics for CNS Lyme Disease
Lyme disease with CNS involvement may respond well to oral doxycycline therapy and intravenous antibiotics may not be necessary. -
A Novel Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Marker for Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Gauthier reports she receives research support from EMD Serono, Biogen Idec, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and is on the speakers bureau for Biogen Idec and Teva Neurosciences. -
Clinical Differences Between Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
In a large pooled database from seven AD clinical trials, the clinical features of early and late-onset AD were compared and contrasted. -
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