Neurology Alert – June 1, 2007
June 1, 2007
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MRI or CT: Which is Best for Acute Stroke Imaging?
MRI is more sensitive than CT for detecting acute ischemia and can detect acute hemorrhage with equal sensitivity to CT. -
Prediction and Diagnosis of HIV Dementia
Several CSF biomarkers, sphingomyelin, sphingomyelinase, ceramide, 4-hydroxynonenal, and vitamin E, are associated with the development of HIV dementia in patients being treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). -
Celiac Disease and Myopathy
Celiac disease is a cause of treatable inflammatory myopathy, and is easily diagnosed with serum antibody studies. -
Treatment of High-Grade Gliomas in Elderly Patients
Elderly patients with glioblastoma, who are independent in activities of daily living, will have a longer survival with good quality of life if treated with radiotherapy rather than supportive care, alone. -
Do Migraines Increase a Man's Stroke Risk? Yes, If He is Young at Heart
Men with migraine are at increased risk of myocardial infarction. But, risk of ischemic stroke is increased only in younger male migraineurs. -
Stenting for Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease: An Option Beyond Aspirin
Intracranial stenting is a promising new technology for secondary stroke prevention, but needs to be studied in a randomized trial against best medical therapy. -
Pharmacology Watch
Sweeping new changes have been made to the guidelines for prevention of endocarditis in patients undergoing dental procedures. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement