Neurology Alert articles from March 2007

Neurology Alert archives from March 2007

Status Epilepticus in Cancer Patients: Does It Make a Difference If the Tumor is a Primary Brain Tumor or Systemic Metastasis?
March 1, 2007... Status Epilepticus in Cancer Patients: Does It Make a Difference If the Tumor is a Primary Brain Tumor or Systemic Metastasis? Abstract & Commentary By Adilia M. Hormigo, MD, and Cynthia L. Harden, MD, Drs. Hormigo and Harden report no...

Neonatal MRI as Predictor of Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Preterm Infants.
March 1, 2007... Neonatal MRI as Predictor of Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Preterm Infants Abstract & Commentary By Barry Kosofsky, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, and Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr....

Prognostic Predictors in ALS.(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)(Clinical report)
March 1, 2007... Prognostic Predictors in ALS Abstract & Commentary By Michael Rubin, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus. Dr. Rubin reports no financial relationship to this field of study. Synopsis:...

Low Vitamin D Levels May Increase Risk of Developing MS.(multiple sclerosis)
March 1, 2007... Low Vitamin D Levels May Increase Risk of Developing MS Abstract & Commentary By Brian R. Apatoff, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience; Director, Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care and Research Center. Dr. Apatoff...

Dystonia and the Long Distance Runner.
March 1, 2007... Dystonia and the Long Distance Runner Abstract & Commentary By Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Weil Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Henchcliffe reports no financial relationship to...

Lipoprotein(a) and Ischemic Stroke Risk: Who is At Risk?
March 1, 2007... Lipoprotein(a) and Ischemic Stroke Risk: Who is At Risk? Abstract & Commentary By Dara G. Jamieson, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College. Dr. Jamieson reports no financial relationship relevant to this...

CME Objectives/Questions.
March 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.
March 1, 2007... Higher HDL Cholesterol in Statin Therapy, Key to Slowing Atherosclerosis? Pharmacology Watch Aggressive statin therapy is associated with slowed progression and even regression of atherosclerosis. A new study suggests...

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