Neurology Alert articles from July 2006

Neurology Alert archives from July 2006

Which Non-Invasive Test is Best for the Diagnosis of Clinically Significant Carotid Artery Stenosis?
July 1, 2006... Which Non-Invasive Test is Best for the Diagnosis of Clinically Significant Carotid Artery Stenosis? Abstract & Commentary By Matthew E. Fink, MD, Vice Chairman, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, Chief,...

Seizures and Alzheimer's Disease: Who's at Risk?
July 1, 2006... Seizures and Alzheimer's Disease: Who's at Risk? Abstract & Commentary By Cynthia L. Harden, MD, Associate Professor, Neurology and Neurosciences, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Cornell University. Dr. Harden does research for Schwarz,...

Risk of Spread of Focal Dystonia.
July 1, 2006... Risk of Spread of Focal Dystonia Abstract & Commentary By Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Henchcliffe is on the speaker's bureau for...

The Pressure of Air Travel: Headaches on the Plane.
July 1, 2006... The Pressure of Air Travel: Headaches on the Plane Abstract & Commentary By Dara G. Jamieson, MD, Associate Professor, Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Jamieson is a consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim...

Acupuncture: Is There a Point in Patients with Migraines?
July 1, 2006... Acupuncture: Is There a Point in Patients with Migraines? Abstract & Commentary By Dara G. Jamieson, MD, Associate Professor, Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Jamieson is a consultant for Boehringer...

Does a Healthy Lifestyle Program Improve Brain Function?
July 1, 2006... Does a Healthy Lifestyle Program Improve Brain Function? Abstract & Commentary By Norman R. Relkin, MD, Associate Profess or Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus. Dr. Relkin is on the...

Epidemiology of Compressive Neuropathies.
July 1, 2006... Epidemiology of Compressive Neuropathies Abstract & Commentary By Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, NewYork-Presbyterian, Hospital, Cornell Campus. Dr. Rubin is on the speaker's bureau for Athena Diagnostics, and does...

Combination Anti-Platelet Therapy: Does it Have a Role in the Prevention of Stroke?(Clinical report)
July 1, 2006... Combination Anti-Platelet Therapy: Does it Have a Role in the Prevention of Stroke? Abstracts & Commentary By Dana Leifer, MD, Associate Professor, Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Leifer reports no financial...

CME Objectives/Questions.
July 1, 2006... CME Objectives The objectives of Neurology Alert are: * To present current scientific data regarding diagnosis and treatment of neurological disease, including stroke, Alzheimer's disease, transient ischemic attack, and coma; * To...

Pharmacology Watch.
July 1, 2006... Capping Drug Benefits—Will it Help Control Healthcare Costs? Pharmacology Watch Controlling healthcare costs is tricky business, and sometimes the best intentions have adverse outcomes, as pointed out in a new study...

Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement.
July 1, 2006... Click here for the July 2006 Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement SOURCE-Neurology Alert