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Genetic susceptibility to epilepsy is a complex, polygenetic matrix that is heavily influenced by environmental factors.
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Axonal neuropathy is common in patients with biopsy-proven small vessel systemic vasculitis (SVSV), and responds to immunosuppressive therapy.
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Two recent studies suggest that rapid TIA evaluation and treatment can reduce stroke risk.
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Proteomic and molecular genetic testing is a critical part of the diagnostic algorithm for limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD).
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Acute and chronic head and face pain occur after craniotomies for a variety of intracranial lesions. Persistent postoperative pain is more common in women and is associated with depression and anxiety.
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Increased levels of retinol in CSF in patients with IIH suggests that vitamin A may be involved in the pathogenesis of IIH.
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Functional MRI (fMRI) measurements in unmedicated children with Tourette syndrome during cognitively difficult tasks suggest increased "direct" pathway activity in the basal ganglia, and possible compensatory mechanisms involving the subthalamic nucleus and prefrontal cortex.
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Patients with epilepsy are unaware of most of their seizures. Video-EEG is the most reliable method to accurately determine seizure frequency.
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Patients with acute low back pain receiving acetaminophen and standard advice do not benefit from the addition of NSAIDs or spinal manipulative therapy.
