Neurology Alert – July 1, 2005
July 1, 2005
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Can Life Span Be Extended in Mammals?
The only consistent intervention which appears to extend lifespan in mammals has been caloric restriction. This has been shown in a number of species, and there are ongoing studies in primates. Patients who voluntarily undergo caloric restriction show improvement in some of the biomarkers which improve in calorically restricted mammals. Other interventions, however, have been largely unsuccessful in extending lifespan. -
Autonomic Peripheral Neuropathy
The availability of sensitive and reproducible measures of autonomic function has improved physicians’ ability to diagnose these disorders. -
Erectile Dysfunction in MS
It would be reasonable to empirically try sildeanfil and related drugs in both men and women with MS having sexual complaints. -
Brain Inflammation Linked to Autism
This article reports the findings from a neuropathologic study of brain tissue and CSF from autistic patients suggesting an inflammatory-mediated component to this syndrome. -
Pregabalin for Diabetic Neuropathy
Pregabalin appears to be a safe and effective alternative in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. -
Vitamin E, Donepezil and MCI
The rate of development of dementia in patients with MCI can be altered by a medical intervention, in this case by administration of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. -
Spinal Epidural Abscess
Patients with spinal epidural abscess may be normothermic and have normal WBC counts. Urgent surgery was more likely to be offered to patients presenting with neurologic deficits than with pain alone. Patients treated without early surgery were significantly more likely to deteriorate and suffer poor outcomes. -
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