Neurology Alert – October 1, 2008
October 1, 2008
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Epilepsy and Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea may be both a cause and a consequence of uncontrolled epileptic seizures. -
Chronic Migraine: Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment
Increased migraine attack frequency and overuse of acute medication, especially barbiturates and opiates, are risk factors for the chronification of migraine, which occurs in up to 2% of individuals. -
How the Cerebellum Affects Dystonia
Two animal models of dystonia reveal that cerebellar activity influences abnormal involuntary dystonic movements, and implicate dysfunction of a cerebellar-striatal network in the development of dystonia. -
Monitoring Response to Antiplatelet Therapy: A Role in Neurointerventional Procedures?
Platelet function testing identifies patients who do not respond to antiplatelet therapy and are at increased risk for acute stent thrombosis after neurointerventional procedures. -
Getting Toes To Go Up
The Babinski sign continues to be a valid bed-side test for pyramidal tract lesions. -
Use of Anti-angiogenic Agents in Glioblastoma Treatment
The anti-angiogenic monoclonal antibody, bevacizumab, shows great promise in the treatment of malignant gliomas. -
Pharmacology Watch
Some women with DVT may stop warfarin after six months; Vytorin and cancer; preventing recurrent stroke; and FDA news. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement