Neurology Alert articles from December 2007

Neurology Alert archives from December 2007

What Works for Bell's Palsy?
December 1, 2007... What Works for Bell's Palsy? Abstract & Commentary By Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Dr. Rubin is on the speaker's bureau for Athena...

Lupus and the Nervous System.
December 1, 2007... Lupus and the Nervous System Abstract & Commentary By Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University; Dr. Safdieh reports no financial relationships relevant to this field of study....

Role of Prophylactic Whole Brain Radiotherapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer.
December 1, 2007... Role of Prophylactic Whole Brain Radiotherapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer Abstract & Commentary By Adilia Hormigo, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University; Dr. Hormigo reports no financial...

Can ADEM Be Distinguished from MS During an Acute Episode of Fulminant Demyelination of the CNS?
December 1, 2007... Can ADEM Be Distinguished from MS During an Acute Episode of Fulminant Demyelination of the CNS? Abstract & Commentary By Susan Gauthier, DO, MPH, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University; Dr....

PET Imaging May Accurately Diagnose Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA).
December 1, 2007... PET Imaging May Accurately Diagnose Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) Abstract & Commentary By Alan Z. Segal, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College; Attending Neurologist, NewYork-Presbyterian...

New Genetic Risk Factors for MS Identified: More Targets for Immune Therapy.
December 1, 2007... New Genetic Risk Factors for MS Identified: More Targets for Immune Therapy Special Report By Brian R. Apatoff, MD, PhD, Director, Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care and Research Center, Department of Neurology and Neuroscience,...

Essential Tremor: Not So Benign?
December 1, 2007... Essential Tremor: Not So Benign? Abstract & Commentary By Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University; Dr. Henchcliffe reports no financial relationship to this...

Deep Brain Stimulation for Primary Torsion Dystonia.
December 1, 2007... Deep Brain Stimulation for Primary Torsion Dystonia Abstract & Commentary By Panida Piboolnurak, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology and Neuroscience, Weill Medical College, Cornell University; Dr. Piboolnurak reports no...

CME Questions.
December 1, 2007... CME Questions 18. Optimum treatment for Bell's palsy, within 72 hours of onset, is: a. Prednisone alone b. Acyclovir alone c. Prednisone and acyclovir d. Prednisone and valacyclovir e. Any or none of the above ...

Pharmacology Watch.
December 1, 2007... Adult Immunization Guidelines from CDC Released Pharmacology Watch In this issue:Updated Immunization Guidelines from the CDC; Do antivirals have a role in the treatment of Bell's palsy? Topiramate is a promising treatment for alcohol...

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