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Mailing Address Medscape from WebMD Attn: Email Newsletters 111 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011 Top Stories Higher Serum Calcium Associated With Smaller Ischemic Stroke Volumes CME Sleep Apnea Often Seen With Chronic Opioid Use Delayed Natalizumab Allergy Seen in Patient With Multiple Sclerosis CME/CE " Opt-out " HIV Testing and First-line Therapy Accuracy of Pain Intensity Scale Feature Articles Stroke Higher Serum Calcium Associated With Smaller Ischemic Stroke Volumes Elevated serum calcium levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke are associated with smaller infarct volumes, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information 2007 Thyroxine Derivatives Protect Mice Against Stroke The novel thyroxine derivatives, thyronamine and 3-iodothyronamine, induce transient hypothermia and marked neuroprotection against stroke injury in a murine model, researchers report in the September issue of Stroke. Reuters Health Information 2007 Middle Cerebral Artery Flow Velocity Associated With Stroke Risk Increased middle cerebral artery flow velocity as measured by transcranial Doppler (TCD) is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report in the September issue of Stroke. Reuters Health Information 2007 Headache Lower Cervical Disc Prolapse May Cause Cervicogenic Headache In rare cases, disc prolapse of the lower cervical spine will lead not only to neck pain and pain radiating into the arms, but also headache, results of a prospective controlled study indicate. Reuters Health Information 2007 Multiple Sclerosis Switching Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Challenge and Potential When your patient continues to experience relapses and progressive disability despite a proven beneficial MS treatment, how do you find the best next step? Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery 2007 Delayed Natalizumab Allergy Seen in Patient With Multiple Sclerosis Although most hypersensitive reactions to natalizumab occur within hours of the first dose, such responses may be delayed, according to a case report by German researchers. Reuters Health Information 2007 Parkinson's Disease A Case of Levodopa-Responsive Camptocormia Associated With Advanced Parkinson's Disease This case illustrates the challenge of optimizing dopaminergic therapy to control symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease, which in this patient included the intriguing phenomenon of camptocormia. Nat Clin Pract Neurol 3(9) 2007 Considerations in Neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease Learn about pharmacologic agents that may be neuroprotective in Parkinson's disease patients and issues regarding clinical trial methodology evaluating an agent's potential to provide neuroprotection. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery 2007 Alzheimer's Disease Functional MRI May Detect Early Alzheimer's Disease On functional MRI, impaired deactivation in the posteromedial cortices of the brain may help identify patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the October issue of Radiology. Reuters Health Information 2007 No Association of CSF Biomarkers with APOE 4, Plaque and Tangle Burden in Definite Alzheimer's Disease In 50 autopsy-confirmed Alzheimer's disease patients, no association was found between the levels of amyloid peptide, total tau protein, and tangle and plaque burden in AD patients. Brain 130(9) 2007 Sleep Medicine Sleep Apnea Often Seen With Chronic Opioid Use According to an observational study with the use of polysomnography, sleep-disordered breathing was common in patients receiving opioids for chronic pain. Reuters Health Information 2007 Epilepsy Male Offspring of Mothers With Epilepsy May Have Diminished Adult Intelligence Results of a study published in the September issue of Epilepsia suggest that nearly 20 years after birth, maternal epilepsy is associated with reduced adult intelligence in male offspring. Reuters Health Information 2007 Diagnosis and Management of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in Children In children, nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is associated with various conditions, including acute neurological injuries and childhood epilepsy syndromes. Prognosis, and treatment recommendations for NCSE are discussed. Nat Clin Pract Neurol 3(9) 2007 Other Neurology Topics CME/CE " Opt-out " HIV Testing and First-line Therapy Opt-out HIV testing in all healthcare settings may mean earlier treatment for the individual patient and help to curtail the spread of HIV. Dr. G. Bartlett reviews the latest on both issues. CME Skin Biopsy as a Diagnostic Tool in Peripheral Neuropathy Skin biopsy is a safe, minimally invasive, painless and cheap diagnostic tool for use in small nerve fibers. Its advantages and how it compares with other methods in diagnosing neuropathy are described. CME/CE Medication Errors and Patient Safety in Mental Health Programs to increase PCPs' recognition of disorders have not shown improved treatment outcomes. What has? How can psychiatrists and others improve patient safety in their practices and in society? CME/CE Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme In this video CME activity, a multidisciplinary panel of experts discusses local therapies for patients with glioblastoma, with particular focus on intracavitary chemotherapy. Temporal Trends in Eversion Carotid Endarterectomy for Carotid Atherosclerosis: Single-Center Experience with 5,034 Patients This large single-center series of ECEA reports a decline in perioperative mortality and morbidity. Vascular 15(4) 2007 Recognizing Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder Involuntary laughing or crying is common among patients with stroke and other neurological disorders. How can we assist patients and families? J Neurosci Nurs 39(4) 2007 FDA Issues Public Health Advisory for Fentora The agency emphasizes that fentanyl buccal tablets should be used only for approved indications, and physicians should ensure appropriate dosing/titration to reduce the risk for respiratory depression. Medscape Medical News 2007 Aprotinin in Cardiac Surgery: A Summary of the FDA Panel Hearing to Assess Safety The panel voted in favor of keeping aprotinin on the market for high-risk patients undergoing on-pump CABG surgery, but emphasized the need for additional randomized studies to assess safety. Medscape Cardiology 2007 Mycotic Aneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery Presenting with Multiple Cerebral Septic Emboli A case of a 79-year-old male with an extracranial internal carotid artery mycotic aneurysm during Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Vascular 15(4) 2007 Editorials Please Help Us Provide Needed Mental Healthcare for Returning Vets Barbara V. Romberg, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Executive Director, Give an Hour Nonprofit Organization, Washington, DC, tells us how we can volunteer our needed services. Medscape General Medicine 9(3) 2007 By Financial Disclosures, We're Fixing the Wrong Problem Jerome P. Kassirer, MD, Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, NEJM's doctor, speaks about financial conflicts of interest. Medscape General Medicine 9(3) 2007 Opinion Poll Accuracy of Pain Intensity Scale A study in the October issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine discusses the accuracy of identifying pain intensity using a numeric 0-to-10 scale. How accurately do you think such a scale gauges your patients' pain levels? To vote or view results of the poll, click on the title above. User Support Subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Unsubscribe from all Medscape mailing lists. Not yet a Medscape member? Forgot your login info? Add MedPulse to your address book. Need additional support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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