Neurology Alert – July 1, 2006
July 1, 2006
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Which Non-Invasive Test is Best for the Diagnosis of Clinically Significant Carotid Artery Stenosis?
All of the currently available non-invasive techniques for carotid artery imaging give accurate results when there is a high-grade stenosis (70-99%), but contrast-enhanced MRA is slightly more sensitive. -
Seizures and Alzheimer's Disease: Who's at Risk?
Seizure occurrence in AD is higher than expected in the general population, and patients with onset of AD in the sixth decade have a greatly increased risk. -
Risk of Spread of Focal Dystonia
This is a retrospective investigation of the spread patterns of focal dystonia in individuals observed over a mean of 8-13 years at an academic movement disorders center. -
The Pressure of Air Travel: Headaches on the Plane
Barotrauma to the paranasal sinuses may cause sudden and severe headache during airplane travel. -
Acupuncture: Is There a Point in Patients with Migraines?
Acupuncture is no better than placebo in the prevention of migraine headaches. -
Does a Healthy Lifestyle Program Improve Brain Function?
A short-term healthy lifestyle program combining mental and physical exercise, stress reduction, and healthy diet was associated with significant effects on cognitive function and brain metabolism. -
Epidemiology of Compressive Neuropathies
Compressive neuropathy (carpal tunnel, ulnar neuropathy, and Morton's neuroma) is common in the general population and often requires surgical correction. -
Combination Anti-Platelet Therapy: Does it Have a Role in the Prevention of Stroke?
The ESPRIT trial found that aspirin combined with dipyridamole reduced the long-term risk of recurrent vascular events in stroke and TIA patients, compared with a low dose of aspirin, alone. -
Pharmacology Watch
Controlling healthcare costs is tricky business, and sometimes the best intentions have adverse outcomes, as pointed out in a new study in the June 1st New England Journal of Medicine. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement