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Non-pharmacological Interventions in the Prevention of DeliriumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To avoid delirium in elderly, hospitalized patients, they should be cared for in a good sensory environment, with less intrusive onto patients’ daily routine, and more reality orientation. Age and Ageing
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Do Parkinsonian Patients Have Trouble Telling Lies? The Neurobiological Basis of Deceptive BehaviourEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The perceived honesty found in patients with Parkinson's disease has a neurobiological basis, and these results provide direct neuropsychological evidence of the brain mechanisms crucial for human deceptive behavior. Brain
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - October 20, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Glucocerebrosidase Mutations in Clinical and Pathologically Proven Parkinson's DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
GBA mutations represent a significant risk factor for the development of Parkinson's disease and to date, this is the most common genetic factor identified for the disease. Brain
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - October 19, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Effectiveness of an Intensive Multidisciplinary Headache Treatment ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intensive multidisciplinary headache treatment is highly effective for patients with chronic headaches and migraines. Headache
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - October 19, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

High-Dose Capsaicin Patch Provides Durable Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain ReliefEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Capsaicin patches containing a high concentration of the compound provide 3 months of pain relief for patients with postherpetic neuralgia. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - October 15, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Lupus Anticoagulant a Major Risk Factor for Stroke and MI in Young WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results of the RATIO study suggest lupus anticoagulant, but not anticardiolipin or antiprothrombin antibodies, is associated with increased stroke risk and, to a lesser extent, myocardial infarction. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - October 7, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Multiple Strokes, Not Vascular Risk, Most Predictive of Poststroke DementiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Poststroke dementia, occurring in 10% of stroke patients and more than 30% of those with multiple strokes, may be prevented with optimal poststroke care. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 25, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Monoclonal Antibodies in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Current and Future StepsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Experience with monoclonal antibodies has shown that early, effective treatment of MS has the potential to prevent or delay disability. Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Is Xenon a Future Neuroprotectant?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review describes the NMDA receptor-related mechanisms of ischemic brain injury and focuses on the research progress into xenon’s neuroprotective effects and paradigms. Future Neurology
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Expert Interview With Christopher Lettieri, MDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this expert interview, Christopher Lettieri, MD, shares insight into sleep apnea, a condition that affects 1 in 5 adults in the United States. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: info

Supervised Exercises May Be Better Than Shockwave Treatment for Chronic Shoulder PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a single-blind randomized study of patients with subacromial pain syndrome, supervised exercises were more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 18, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Late Presentation of a Paranasal Sinus Glass Foreign Body: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Could a car accident that occurred 16 years ago be the cause of this patient's current sinus condition? A CT scan reveals surprising images. Cases Journal
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Standardized Natural Product Cannabis in Pain ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The patient's daily cannabis intake was monitored by the Green Cross Society of British Columbia to determine the optimal dosage needed to achieve pain management. Cases Journal
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Community-Based Prevention Programs May Reduce Risky Behaviors in TeenagersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study shows that the Communities That Care prevention system can help reduce adolescent drug use, including alcohol and tobacco, and delinquent behavior communitywide. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 14, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Warfarin Use in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease May Increase Stroke RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Stroke risk was greatest in patients with end-stage renal disease who were prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation but who did not receive in-facility monitoring of international normalized ratio. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Guideline Issued for Evaluation and Management of HoarsenessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Pathophysiology Associated With FibromyalgiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This poorly understood disorder may be related to alterations in dopamine metabolism. Medscape Nurses
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Reports From The 2009 Annual Meeting of The American Academy of NeurologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
WE MOVE reports from the AAN 2009 meeting. We Move
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Substance Use Disorders in Schizophrenia—Clinical Implications of ComorbidityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Schizophrenic patients have an extremely high prevalence for substance use disorders. How does this affect their clinical outcomes and mortality? Schizophrenia Bulletin
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - August 3, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Does Postmenopausal Estrogen Use Confer Neuroprotection?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Whether or to what extent are sex steroids, particularly estrogenic agents, neuroprotective for the aging brain of women? Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - July 31, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Movement Disorders Caused by Medical DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Early recognition of an underlying medical cause for movement disorders is essential because the treatment and prognosis differ significantly depending on the underlying pathophysiology. Seminars in Neurology
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - July 31, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Effectiveness of Thigh-length Graduated Compression Stockings To Reduce the Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis After Stroke (CLOTS trial 1): Ranked Exceptional from F1000Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Should we now stop using compression stockings in acute stroke care? Faculty of 1000 Medicine
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - July 30, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Bevacizumab May Improve Hearing in Neurofibromatosis Type 2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Could blocking vascular endothelial growth factor treat vestibular schwannomas? New preliminary results suggest this may be the case. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - July 29, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Results of Surgery for Discogenic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Study Using Discography Versus Discoblock for DiagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A randomized, controlled study demonstrated that pain relief with an intradisc bupivacaine injection (discoblock) is a useful tool for the diagnosis of discogenic LBP compared with discography. Spine
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - July 28, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

SNM 2009: PET Can Be Used to Classify Dementia SubtypeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Preliminary results of an ongoing study confirm the high rate of clinical misdiagnosis; PET appears to significantly assist in improving accuracy. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - June 23, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Radiology Source Type: info

MDS 2009: Personality Traits Do Not Influence Parkinson's Disease RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study finds no link with "at-risk" characteristics before onset of symptoms and later development of the disease. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - June 23, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

MDS 2009: Creativity Linked to Dopamine Agonists in Parkinson's DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study documents a loss of creativity with reduced doses of dopamine agonists following deep-brain stimulation. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - June 12, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Preventing Pregnancy Loss in Patients With Clinical Signs of ArthritisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is the best approach to preventing pregnancy loss in patients with antiphospholipid antibody positivity but no history of clot? Medscape Rheumatology
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - May 27, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Management ReviewedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A review addresses how to diagnose and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the primary care setting. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia Effective Long TermEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An implanted deep-brain-stimulation device is a safe and effective treatment for primary generalized dystonia, a new long-term study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

EUFEST: Atypical Antipsychotics Offer No Advantage in Improving Cognitive Function in SchizophreniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New drugs are urgently needed, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure Linked to Abnormal Brain DevelopmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 15, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Adiposity and Cognitive DeclineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does fat mass increase the likelihood of cognitive decline? How does gender change the equation? Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 8, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Biomarkers for Alzheimer's DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A biomarker for AD would be useful both for clinical trials and clinical practice. Do CSF levels of amyloid-beta peptide and tau protein fill the bill? Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 8, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Delirium in Elderly Adults: Diagnosis, Prevention and TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The etiologies of delirium are diverse and multifactorial and often reflect the pathophysiological consequences of an acute medical illness, medical complication or drug intoxication. Nature Reviews Neurology
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - April 6, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

AD/PD 2009: Are We Experiencing an Alzheimer's Epidemic?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The world may be experiencing an epidemic of Alzheimer's disease that is not entirely attributable to an aging population, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 26, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Psychiatry & Mental Health Viewpoints, February 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
February 2009 Viewpoints reviews maintenance treatment of adolescent bipolar disorder, children with developmental disabilities, and a decrease in adolescent cannabis use. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 26, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Part II of an Expert Interview With Steven Passik, PhD: New Advances in Pain ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pharmacogenomics, evaluating and treating the whole patient, and combination drugs are just some of the approaches that may facilitate pain management in the future. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 26, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Part I of an Expert Interview With Steven Passik, PhD: Addressing the Barriers to Optimal Pain ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Concerns regarding opioid abuse have hindered availability of effective new agents for pain relief, and clinicians need to help patients optimize function, given whatever level of pain control they achieve. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 26, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

FDA Safety Changes: Antidepressants, Plasma-Lyte 148, TyzekaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for various selective serotonin and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors; multiple electrolytes injection, type 1; and telbivudine. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 25, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Frequency of Ischemic Stroke Climbs Steeply After the Age of 40 YearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new analysis from the Helsinki Young Stroke Registry finds that the frequency of ischemic stroke increases sharply beginning at age 40 years. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 25, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Current Concepts in the Management of Carotid StenosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Endarterectomy or angioplasty? What's the latest evidence on managing carotid stenosis? Faculty of 1000 Medicine
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 25, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: General Surgery Source Type: info

Very Low LDL and Normal BP Result in Slowest Progression of AtherosclerosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Among patients with coronary artery disease, new IVUS data suggest that systolic blood pressure
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Parkinson's Disease in the Primary Care SettingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this video spotlight, a multidisciplinary panel discusses the importance of recognizing early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease, treatment strategies, and considerations for referral.
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 24, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Spinal Cord Stimulation Shows Promise in Animal Models of Parkinson's DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In mice and rat models of Parkinson's disease, electrical stimulation of the spinal cord was effective in restoring locomotion, US and Swedish researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 20, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Stroke Update Part 3: TUCSON Trial Safety ConcernsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts reviews safety concerns associated with the TUSCON trial as presented at the 2009 International Stroke Conference. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 18, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Stroke Update Part 4: NEST II Trial ResultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts results of the NEST II trial as presented at the 2009 International Stroke Conference Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 17, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Modest Reductions in Dietary Salt Would Reap Great BenefitsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
US researchers say even a small reduction in the amount of salt in the daily diet would have a huge public-health impact; they calculate that cutting just 1 g a day would prevent a quarter of a million new heart-disease cases and 200,000 deaths over a decade. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 17, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Challenges in Pain Management: Managing Pain in the Complicated Patient -- An Interactive Symposium With Patient Case VideosEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Gain a better understanding of these persistent/chronic pain conditions -- fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal pain, and neuropathic pain -- and explore optimal treatment strategies.
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 15, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Stroke Update Part 2: JUPITER Trial ResultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts review results from the JUPITER trial, as presented at the 2009 International Stroke Conference. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Headlines - March 12, 2009 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

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