Neurology Alert articles from August 2007

Neurology Alert archives from August 2007

Oscillopsia of Dandy Revisited.
August 1, 2007... Oscillopsia of Dandy Revisited Abstract & Commentary By John J. Caronna, MD, Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurology, Cornell University Medical Center, Professor of Clinical Neurology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Caronna reports...

Does the Natural History of Childhood Onset MS Differ from Adult Onset?
August 1, 2007... Does the Natural History of Childhood Onset MS Differ from Adult Onset? Abstract & Commentary By Susan Gauthier, DO, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Gauthier reports no financial...

How Accurate is Non-Invasive Testing to Diagnose Intracranial Arterial Stenosis?
August 1, 2007... How Accurate is Non-Invasive Testing to Diagnose Intracranial Arterial Stenosis? Abstract & Commentary By Matthew E. Fink, MD, Vice Chairman, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College, Chief of Division of Stroke and...

Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: The Next Generation of Therapy?
August 1, 2007... Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: The Next Generation of Therapy? Abstract & Commentary By Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Henchcliffe...

EMG for Sacral Plexopathy.
August 1, 2007... EMG for Sacral Plexopathy Abstract & Commentary By Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Rubin is on the speaker's bureau for Athena Diagnostics, and does...

Biomarkers in the CSF and Blood as Predictors of Alzheimer's Dementia — Are They Ready for Clinical Use?(cerebrospinal fluid)
August 1, 2007... Biomarkers in the CSF and Blood as Predictors of Alzheimer's Dementia — Are They Ready for Clinical Use? Abstract & Commentary By Matthew E. Fink, MD, Vice Chairman, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College, Chief...

CME Objectives/Questions.
August 1, 2007... CME Objectives The objectives of Neurology Alert are: *To present the current scientific data regarding diagnosis and treatment of neurological disease, including stroke, Alzheimer's disease, transient ischemic attack, and coma; ...

Pharmacology Watch.(warfarin better for avoiding stroke)(estrogen therapy good for postmenopausal women)(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors causes birth defects)
August 1, 2007... SSRIs Associated With Low Rate of Birth Defects, Studies Show Pharmacology Watch In this issue: SSRIs are safer in pregnancy than previously thought; Estrogen therapy in younger women may be of benefit in preventing cardiovascular disease;...

Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement.
August 1, 2007... Click here for the August 2007 Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement SOURCE-Neurology Alert