Neurology Alert – November 1, 2007
November 1, 2007
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Does Warfarin Benefit Offset Hemorrhage Risk in Elderly AF Patients?
Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) benefit from warfarin, with a 50% reduction in stroke risk. -
Not Tonight, Dear! It May Cause a Headache
Benign headaches associated with sexual activity are either a dull aching pain prior to orgasm or severe pain at orgasm. They can be prevented with indomethacin, beta-blockers, or triptans. -
Predicting Respiratory Failure in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Phrenic nerve conduction studies may be a promising method to anticipate respiratory failure in patients with GBS. -
Driving and Parkinson's Disease
A simple screening test can predict which patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) may have trouble driving a motor vehicle. -
Can Continuous EEG Influence Outcome in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)?
This retrospective study demonstrated that 31% of patients with ICH had an electrographic or clinical seizure while in the hospital. -
Predictors of Visual Outcome After Acute Optic Neuritis
Visual afferent indices at baseline and one month following an acute optic neuritis event can predict visual dysfunction at six months. -
Pharmacology Watch
Are thiazolidinediones safe? New study shows Zometa reduces risk of hip fractures and improves survival; Merck HIV vaccine proven ineffective in clinical trials; no causal association found between exposure to mercury from thimerosal; and FDA approvals. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement