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In a prospective randomized trial, use of a post-operative drain was associated with lower mortality and less recurrence in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (SDH)
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Efficacy of once-daily insulin, aldo-sterone use in heart failure, erectile dysfunction Clinical Practice Guidelines, and FDA Actions.
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At the present time, carotid endarterectomy remains the treatment of choice for severe carotid artery stenosis, until additional evidence emerges from ongoing randomized clinical trials.
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Two recent cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in patients with multiple sclerosis that had received natalizumab monotherapy are presented. They survived after discontinuation of the drug and the initiation of plasma exchange.
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Surgery is useful for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who have not yet manifested denervation on electrodiagnostic testing.
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Combination therapies may be better than single agents for neuropathic pain relief, but side effects are a limiting factor.
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Muscle biopsy still remains an important test for determining correct diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected muscle disease.
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Recent breakthroughs in genetic research will bring us closer to being able to diagnose an individual's risk of developing late-onset sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
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Review of available literature suggests that combination therapy of Bell's palsy with both steroids and anti-virals results in the best outcome.
