Neurology Alert – February 1, 2008
February 1, 2008
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Peripheral Neuropathy in Small Vessel Systemic Vasculitides
Axonal neuropathy is common in patients with biopsy-proven small vessel systemic vasculitis (SVSV), and responds to immunosuppressive therapy. -
Transient Ischemic Attacks: A Neurologic Emergency?
Two recent studies suggest that rapid TIA evaluation and treatment can reduce stroke risk. -
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
Proteomic and molecular genetic testing is a critical part of the diagnostic algorithm for limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). -
Post-craniotomy Headaches After Surgery
Acute and chronic head and face pain occur after craniotomies for a variety of intracranial lesions. Persistent postoperative pain is more common in women and is associated with depression and anxiety. -
Serum Concentrations of Retinol-binding Protein and Retinol in Patients with and without IIH
Increased levels of retinol in CSF in patients with IIH suggests that vitamin A may be involved in the pathogenesis of IIH. -
Toward a Functional Anatomy of Tourette Syndrome
Functional MRI (fMRI) measurements in unmedicated children with Tourette syndrome during cognitively difficult tasks suggest increased "direct" pathway activity in the basal ganglia, and possible compensatory mechanisms involving the subthalamic nucleus and prefrontal cortex.