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Persistent elevation of serum CK without symptoms should be aggressively investigated, including a muscle biopsy, since half will have HyperCKemia, and half will have a specific pathology.
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When biopsy of a brain tumor is not possible due to high surgical risk, perfusion MRI can help distinguish tumor types with high sensitivity and specificity.
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This study on patients with a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease demonstrated a positive correlation of brain β-amyloid load using 11C-PIB positron emission tomography with the rate of brain atrophy using serial volumetric MRI.
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"As many as 98,000 deaths per year are due to errors in hospital care.1" ... "A RAND Health study found that only 54.9% of patients received recommended care.2"
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Do long-acting beta agonist inhalers increase the severity of asthma? Yes, according to the results from a large meta-analysis recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Marcolina S. Regular aerobic exercise for the mitigation of Alzheimer dementia. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(8):85-89.
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Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times.
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Kiefer D. Supplements commonly used for weight loss: What's the skinny? Altern Med Alert 2006;9(8):90-94.
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Greenfield RH. Juiced about pomegranates. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(8):94-95. Greenfield RH. CAM, PPO, POS, and HMO (!).Altern Med Alert 2006;9(8):95-96.
