Neurology Alert articles from July 2005

Neurology Alert archives from July 2005

Can Life Span Be Extended in Mammals?
July 1, 2005... Can Life Span Be Extended in Mammals? Abstract & Commentary By M. Flint Beal, MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Cornell Medical College, Editor, Neurology Alert. Dr. Beal reports no consultant, stockholder,...

Autonomic Peripheral Neuropathy.
July 1, 2005... Autonomic Peripheral Neuropathy Abstract & Commentary By Norm Latov, MD Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Center at Weill Medical College at Cornell University. Dr. Latov is a consultant...

Erectile Dysfunction in MS.
July 1, 2005... Erectile Dysfunction in MS Abstract & Commentary By Brian R. Apatoff, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Neurology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus, Assistant Editor, Neurology Alert. Dr. Apatoff is on the speaker’s...

Brain Inflammation Linked to Autism.
July 1, 2005... Brain Inflammation Linked to Autism Abstract & Commentary By Barry E. Kosofsky Attending Pediatrician, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Professor, Cornell Medical College, Research Associate, Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. Kosofsky...

Pregabalin for Diabetic Neuropathy.
July 1, 2005... Pregabalin for Diabetic Neuropathy Abstract & Commentary By Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Attending Neurologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Rubin does research for...

Vitamin E, Donepezil and MCI.
July 1, 2005... Vitamin E, Donepezil and MCI Abstract & Commentary By Norman R. Relkin, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus, Assistant Editor, Neurology Alert. Dr....

Spinal Epidural Abscess.
July 1, 2005... Spinal Epidural Abscess Abstract & Commentary By Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Attending Neurologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Assistant Editor, Neurology Alert. Dr....

CME Questions.
July 1, 2005... CME Questions 1. The best oral agent for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy in the elderly is probably: a. gabapentin b. carbamazepine c. lamotrigine d. sodium valproate e. None of the above 2. Presenting...

Correction.(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2005... Correction Beginning with the April issue of Neurology Alert, we began to print the Volume # as 24 when it should have read Volume 23. The error continued from the April issue through to the June issue. Please note the correction. ...