Neurology Alert articles from October 2007

Neurology Alert archives from October 2007

Statin Withdrawal May Lead to Adverse Outcomes in Acute Stroke.(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Statin Withdrawal May Lead to Adverse Outcomes in Acute Stroke Abstract & Commentary By Alan Z. Segal, MD Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, Attending Neurologist, NewYork-Presbyterian...

Dementia with Lewy Bodies vs Parkinson's Disease with Dementia: Different Patterns of Cortical Atrophy.(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Dementia with Lewy Bodies vs Parkinson's Disease with Dementia: Different Patterns of Cortical Atrophy ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY By Melissa J. Nirenberg, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Neurology and Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medical...

Telemedicine for Stroke: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.(Report)
October 1, 2007... Telemedicine for Stroke: An Idea Whose Time Has Come Abstract and Commentary By Dana Leifer, MD Associate Professor, Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University Dr. Leifer reports no financial relationship...

"Peroneal Tunnel" Neuropathy?(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... "Peroneal Tunnel" Neuropathy? 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,...

What Causes Cognitive Impairment After Coronary Bypass Surgery?(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... What Causes Cognitive Impairment After Coronary Bypass Surgery? Abstract & Commentary By Matthew E. Fink, MD Synopsis: A large difference between preoperative blood pressure and intraoperative perfusion pressure increases the risk...

On the Origin of PLEDs: Are Cortical and Subcortical PLEDs Electrographically Different?(periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges)(Report)
October 1, 2007... On the Origin of PLEDs: Are Cortical and Subcortical PLEDs Electrographically Different? Abstract & Commentary By Padmaja Kandula, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Weill Medical...

Young Woman — Do Not Visualize Your Migraine Aura Through Cigarette Smoke!(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Young Woman — Do Not Visualize Your Migraine Aura Through Cigarette Smoke! Abstract & Commentary By Dara G. Jamieson, MD Associate Professor, Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University Dr. Jamieson is...

CME Objectives/Questions.(continuing medical education)(Brief article)
October 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.
October 1, 2007... Stopping Statins in At-Risk Patients — Just Too Risky Pharmacology Watch Stopping statins, even briefly, after stroke or cardiovascular surgery increases vascular complications according to 3 new studies. Spanish...

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