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Mailing Address WebMD Medscape Attn: Email Newsletters 111 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011 Top Stories CME/CE Highlights of American Academy of Pain Medicine 23rd Annual Meeting Lisinopril Is Safe and Effective for Hypertension After Acute Ischemic Stroke Pathology of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Changing the Face of Medicine Neurological Correlates of High-Risk Behavior: A Case Study of Alphonse Capone Feature Articles Conference Coverage Highlights of American Academy of Pain Medicine 23rd Annual Meeting Learn about highlights from the American Academy of Pain Medicine 23rd Annual Meeting. Stroke Mental Practice Improves Outcomes in Chronic Stroke A traditional rehabilitation program that incorporates mental practice of tasks practiced during therapy significantly improves outcomes in patients with chronic stroke, according to a study in the April 2007 issue of Stroke. Reuters Health Information 2007 Systolic Blood Pressure Predicts Stroke Risk for All Population Groups Systolic blood pressure is an important predictor of stroke risk among men and women and across racial groups, according to a report in the March issue of the American Journal of Hypertension. Reuters Health Information 2007 Lisinopril Is Safe and Effective for Hypertension After Acute Ischemic Stroke Lisinopril is a safe and effective hypotensive agent and can be administered within 24 hours after an acute ischemic stroke, UK researchers report. Reuters Health Information 2007 EXACT/CAPTURE-2: Postmarketing Carotid Stent Registry Data Researchers are reporting low rates of death, stroke, and MI and a trend to better outcomes with increased operator experience in FDA-mandated postmarketing data for carotid stent and embolic-protection systems. Medscape Medical News 2007 Sleep Medicine Minor Brain Injuries Associated With Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders A new study suggests that minor traumatic brain injuries may contribute to the emergence of new circadian-rhythm sleep disorders, such as delayed sleep-phase syndrome. Patients complaining of insomnia after a minor brain injury should be screened for these disorders to avoid misdiagnosis, researchers say. Medscape Medical News 2007 Nonapnea Sleep Disturbances Seen to Increase Procoagulant Activity Concentrations of von Willebrand factor and other procoagulant molecules increased the more sleep was disrupted in a study of generally healthy volunteers. Apnea, the investigators contend, may not be the only " toxic " sleep disturbance. Heartwire 2007 Headache Migraine Prophylaxis With Topiramate May Reduce Lost Work Productivity Preventive treatment with topiramate is associated with a reduction in lost productivity due to migraines, researchers report. Reuters Health Information 2007 Parkinson's Disease Prolonged-Release Ropinirole Effective Adjunctive Therapy in Parkinson's Disease Adjunctive therapy with 24-hour prolonged-release ropinirole significantly reduces " off " time in patients with Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News 2007 Pain Neuropathic Pain Severity Predicts Response to Duloxetine Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) who have more severe symptoms are more likely to respond to duloxetine, according to a report in the March issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information 2007 Multiple Sclerosis Fibrin Blockade Promising in Multiple Sclerosis Blocking the interaction between the microglia integrin receptor Mac-1 and fibrinogen may disrupt the processes associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to researchers. Reuters Health Information 2007 Magnetic Stimulation May Improve Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) appears to be a useful treatment for the spasticity that is often seen with multiple sclerosis, Italian researchers report. Reuters Health Information 2007 Neurosurgical Focus Molecular Pathogenesis of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma The authors of this article discuss the current knowledge of the molecular pathogenesis of central nervous system lymphomas and review the recent advances in gene expression profile analysis. Neurosurg Focus 21(5) 2006 The Role of Cadherins and Catenins in Gliomagenesis In this review, the authors summarize all studies focusing on the role of cadherins and catenins in glioma formation in order to devise new therapeutic approaches. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Distinguishing Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma From Other Central Nervous System Diseases: A Neurosurgical Perspective on Diagnostic Dilemmas and Approaches This article reviews the cases of 8 patients with either primary central nervous system lymphoma or multiple sclerosis at the final diagnosis stage. Neurosurg Focus 21(5) 2006 Subdural Hematomas in Boxing: The Spectrum of Consequences In this report the authors describe 6 boxers who were evaluated for subdural hematoma sustained during participation in the sport, and who experienced remarkably different outcomes. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Pathology of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma This article provides descriptions of the pathologic features of primary central nervous system lymphoma and discusses the promise shown by several molecular studies. Neurosurg Focus 21(5) 2006 Natural Anti-inflammatory Agents for Pain Relief in Athletes The authors of this article discuss the biochemical pathways of nonsteroidal drugs, their potentially serious side effects, and the use of natural supplements. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Concussion in Professional Football: Summary of the Research Conducted by the National Football League's Committee on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury In 1994 the National Football League (NFL) initiated a clinical and biomechanical research study of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Read about the findings and analysis of the Committee. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Sideline and Ringside Evaluation for Brain and Spinal Injuries This article presents a guide to the sideline or ringside identification and management of head and spinal injuries. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Participation in Contact or Collision Sports in Athletes With Epilepsy, Genetic Risk Factors, Structural Brain Lesions, or History of Craniotomy This article discusses when and if an athlete should be allowed to participate in contact or collision sports if he or she has structural brain lesions or a history of craniotomy. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Back and Neck Pain in Triathletes Learn about this epidemiologic study designed to establish the lifetime incidence of neck and back pain, gauge the prevalence of discogenic pain, and identify risk factors among triathletes. Neurosurg Focus 21(4) 2006 Other Neurology Topics Neurological Correlates of High-Risk Behavior: A Case Study of Alphonse Capone This interesting case study examines the medical history of notorious criminal Al Capone. J Neurosci Nurs 38(6) 2006 FDA Announces Recall of 539 & Nephew RF Probes Use of probes mislabeled as sterile may lead to patient infections. Medscape Medical News 2007 Pergolide Withdrawn From US Market With both branded and generic versions being pulled due to potential for serious heart valve damage, the FDA is urging clinicians to consider transitioning any Parkinson's disease patients to other dopamine agonists. Medscape Medical News 2007 Personal Digital Assistants: Practical Advice for Clinicians in 2007 Today's PDA has earned its reputation as a highly useful clinical tool. Don't miss this comprehensive article if you want to learn more about choosing and using a PDA. Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal 7(1) 2007 Cervical Spine Manipulation: An Alternative Medical Procedure with Potentially Fatal Complications A 27-year-old woman had consulted a chiropractor for the first time because of recurrent episodes of headache and posterior neck pain. South Med J 100(2) 2007 End-of-Life Care Decisions Must Respect Patient Autonomy, Says AAN Life-sustaining treatment decisions in patients who have lost their decision-making capacity must first and foremost respect the autonomy of the patient and/or the immediate family, according to a position statement released by the American Academy of Neurology. Medscape Medical News 2007 Editorials Changing the Face of Medicine Darrell G. Kirch, MD, President of the Association of American Medical Colleges, informs us how to help aspiring docs to actualize. Medscape General Medicine 9(2) 2007 Improving Laboratory Testing to Save Lives in Resource-Limited Settings, With a Particular Focus on HIV/AIDS: Humanitarian Efforts by the ASCP S.J. , MD, FASC, President of the ASCP, describes the laboratory efforts in African AIDS. Medscape General Medicine 9(1) 2007 Author's Reply to " Readers Respond to 'Ban Trans Fats in 2007' " Dansinger, MD, MS, responds to " Readers Respond to 'Ban Trans Fats in 2007.' " Medscape General Medicine 9(2) 2007 Readers Respond to " I Use Fingernail Surgery to Remove My Seborrheic Keratoses " Readers' responses to Dr. Lundberg's WVE " I Use Fingernail Surgery to Remove my Seborrheic Keratoses. " Medscape General Medicine 9(2) 2007 Instant Poll Preparticipation Screening for CV Abnormalities in Athletes Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) reiterated its stance that preparticipation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in competitive athletes is impractical and financially unfeasible. Do you agree or disagree with the AHA's stance on this issue? To vote or view results of the poll, click on the title above. Insomnia: How Can You Improve Diagnosis and Management? 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