Neurology Alert – September 1, 2006
September 1, 2006
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Telomeres, Dementia, and Mortality
Short telomeres in peripheral white blood cells might be a prognostic marker for dementia and death following stroke, and for Alzheimer's disease and death in the elderly. -
Convulsive Status Epilepticus—Clinical Lessons from Epidemiologic Findings
Convulsive status epilepticus is common in children and prognosis is related to the underlying cause of the seizure disorder. -
Can Headaches Put the Heart at Risk? Yes, for Patients with Migraine with Aura
Active migraine with aura increases risk of myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, and angina, as well as ischemic stroke. Active migraine without aura and non-migraine headaches are not associated with increased vascular risk. -
Does Hemodialysis Cause Dementia?
Moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment is common and under diagnosed in hemodialysis patients. -
Teenage Polyneuropathy
Most polyneuropathies in teenagers are due to hereditary demyelinating or metabolic disorders. -
Restless Legs Syndrome: A Disorder of Dopamine Neurotransmission
PET scans using 2 different dopamine receptor ligands demonstrate abnormalities in dopaminergic transmission in subjects with restless legs syndrome, in the striatum and in extra-striatal regions including thalamus and anterior cingulate cortex. -
Pharmacology Watch
What is the role of raloxifene for the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer prevention? Raloxifene is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator similar to tamoxifen. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement