Neurology Alert – January 1, 2011
January 1, 2011
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Brain Biopsies in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and the Subsequent Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Many patients who are shunted for normal pressure hydrocephalus have Alzheimer's pathology, and many go on to develop Alzheimer's disease. -
Primary Small-vessel Central Nervous System Vasculitis in Children
Brain biopsy is necessary to make the diagnosis of small-vessel primary angiitis of the central nervous system in children, prior to treatment with steroids and immunosuppressant medications. -
Cyclosporine A for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Unfortunately, cyclosporine treatment had no effect on muscle power in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. -
Lacosamide as Adjunctive Therapy in Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus
The authors report a small, retrospective case series using low-dose intravenous lacosamide in the successful, adjunctive treatment of nonconvulsive status epilepticus. -
Excessive Sleepiness and Narcolepsy: Clues from Genetics and Polysomnography
The accurate diagnosis of narcolepsy requires detailed history as well as physiological and genetic testing. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
Rivaroxaban may be dabigatran's first competitor; a new way to measure non-adherence to medication therapy; FDA Actions.