Neurology Alert articles from April 2005

Neurology Alert archives from April 2005

Further Evidence that Mitochondrial Dysfunction May Play a Critical Role With Migraine Pathogenesis.
April 1, 2005... Further Evidence that Mitochondrial Dysfunction May Play a Critical Role With Migraine Pathogenesis Abstract & Commentary Commentary by M. Flint Beal, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology, Cornell University Medical...

Food for Thought.(neurologically ill patient's care)
April 1, 2005... Food for Thought Abstract & Commentary Commentary by John J. Caronna, MD, Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurology, Cornell University Medical Center, Professor of Clinical Neurology, New York Hospital, Associate Editor, Neurology...

Is it MS or Neuromyelitis Optica? A New Diagnostic Assay.(multiple sclerosis)
April 1, 2005... Is it MS or Neuromyelitis Optica? A New Diagnostic Assay Abstract & Commentary Commentary By Brian R. Apatoff, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, New York  Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus, Assistant Editor, Neurology...

Risk Factors for the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy.
April 1, 2005... Risk Factors for the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy Abstract & Commentary Commentary by Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus, Assistant Editor, Neurology Alert. ...

Acetyl Carnitine Works for Diabetic Neuropathy.
April 1, 2005... Acetyl Carnitine Works for Diabetic Neuropathy Abstract & Commentary Commentary by Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus, Assistant Editor, Neurology Alert. Synopsis:...

Stroke Center Designation: Will New Administrative Hoops Translate into Improved Care?
April 1, 2005... Stroke Center Designation: Will New Administrative Hoops Translate into Improved Care? Abstract & Commentary Commentary by Alan Segal, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, Attending...

CME Questions.
April 1, 2005... CME Questions 13. PEG feeding is preferred to NG feeding in all of the following, except: a. patients who cannot tolerate an NG tube. b. patients who frequently extubate themselves. c. patients who may need long term tube...