Neurology Alert – February 1, 2007
February 1, 2007
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SPORTing Statistics: Slicing the Drive on Appropriate Treatment for Herniated Lumbar Discs
Both conservative and surgical therapies are effective in the treatment of herniated lumbar discs. -
FDDNP PET in Mild Cognitive Impairment
PET imaging using the novel radioligand FDDNP shows promise in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. -
Is the Sleepy Parkinson's Patient Able to Drive Safely?
Parkinson's patients with daytime sleepiness should drive with a companion. -
Neurological Manifestations in Sjögren Syndrome
Approximately one half of patients who meet current criteria for the diagnosis of primary Sjögren syndrome have clinical or laboratory evidence for peripheral neuropathy. -
Pain Prevalence in Multiple Sclerosis
Pain is a common symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis that significantly impairs quality of life yet is often inadequately treated. -
Cardiac Valvular Disease Associated with the Dopamine Agonists Pergolide and Cabergoline
Two large independent studies raise further concern over increased risk of serious cardiac valve disease in patients treated for Parkinson's disease with ergoline dopamine agonists, pergolide and cabergoline. -
Is Long-term Use of the Ketogenic Diet Safe and Effective?
Patients treated with the ketogenic diet for more than 6 years showed sustained seizure reduction (90% decrease in seizure frequency) with few serious side effects. -
Pharmacology Watch
Several important papers have been published in the last 2 months, none more important than the realization that breast cancer rates have dropped precipitously since the publication of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement