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Mailing Address Medscape from WebMD Attn: Email Newsletters 111 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011 Top Stories CME Diagnosing and Managing Seizures in the Emergency Department and the Inpatient Setting ECTRIMS 2007: 23rd Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis CME DNA Vaccine Alters Natural Course of Multiple Sclerosis CME/CE Principles of Effective Pain Management at the End of Life American Neurological Association (ANA) 132nd Annual Meeting Feature Articles Headache Less Is Not More: Underutilization of Headache Medications in a University Hospital Emergency Department Migraine guideline criteria are underused, and patients are undertreated in the emergency department, conclude the authors of this study. Many patients leave without a discharge diagnosis, outpatient medications, or instructions. Headache 47(8) 2007 Prognostic Significance of Personality Profiles in Patients With Chronic Migraine The aim of this study was to assess whether the psychological profile may have prognostic significance in chronic migraine patients. Headache 47(8) 2007 Midlife Migraine With Aura Predicts Late-Life Brain Infarcts Medscape Medical News 2007 Stroke Risk of Dementia in Stroke-Free Patients Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation: Data From a Community-Based Cohort How common is new onset dementia after first diagnosis of AF in patients without prior evidence of cognitive dysfunction? Does the risk vary between sexes and does it increase the risk of death? Eur Heart J 28(16) 2007 Stroke Versus Primary CNS Lymphoma in the Immunocompromised Patient It is often difficult to distinguish primary CNS lymphoma from stroke -- learn from this case of an elderly woman initially diagnosed with stroke. J Neurosci Nurs 39(4) 2007 Rapid Assessment, Treatment of Minor Stroke Radically Reduces Major Stroke Risk Two major studies show rapid assessment and treatment of a first transient ischemic attack or minor ischemic stroke dramatically reduces risk for subsequent major stroke. (Lancet. Published online October 9, 2007. Lancet Neurol. Published online October 9, 2007.) Medscape Medical News 2007 CHD, Diabetes Linked to Worse Functional Outcomes in Women With Ischemic Stroke Medscape Medical News 2007 Left Ventricular Mass Associated With Stroke Risk in African Americans Reuters Health Information 2007 Parkinson's Disease Pain Threshold Low in Parkinson's Patients, Raised With Levodopa Reuters Health Information 2007 Multiple Sclerosis DNA Vaccine Alters Natural Course of Multiple Sclerosis A newly developed DNA vaccine appeared to fundamentally alter the disease course of multiple sclerosis in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. (American Neurological Association 132nd Annual Meeting; 23rd Congress of the European Committee for the Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis.) Medscape Medical News 2007 Monoclonal Antibody Induces Remyelination in Animal Model of Multiple Sclerosis Medscape Medical News 2007 Smoking Does Not Affect Progression in MS Medscape Medical News 2007 Alzheimer's Disease High Conscientiousness Linked to Decreased Risk for AD Medscape Medical News 2007 Epilepsy Limbic Encephalitis Tied to Adult Onset Epilepsy Reuters Health Information 2007 Diagnosing and Managing Seizures in the Emergency Department and the Inpatient Setting Sleep Medicine CME/CE " Doctor, Why Can't I Stay Awake? " Managing Excessive Sleepiness in the Patient With Comorbid Disorders Drs. Sanford Auerbach and Alon Avidan discuss the role and management of excessive sleepiness in patients with comorbid disorders. Sleep Characteristics of Youth With Functional Abdominal Pain and a Healthy Comparison Group Patients with FAP were reported to have more symptoms of behavioral sleep disorders, as well as increased nightmares and daytime tiredness than the comparison group. J Pediatr Psychol 32(8) 2007 Conference Coverage ECTRIMS 2007: 23rd Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. American Neurological Association (ANA) 132nd Annual Meeting Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Other Neurology Topics Full Pneumococcal Immunization Strongly Advised for Patients With Cochlear Implant Deaths resulting from pneumococcal meningitis may have been preventable with vaccination. Medscape Medical News 2007 Using Neuroimaging Techniques to Explore the Relationship Between Social Status and Health Why do individuals with higher social status live longer and have better health than those with lower social status? This paper reviews recent clinical studies and reveals intriguing results. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci 2(3) 2007 Mild Hypothermia for the Treatment of Acute Liver Failure--What are We Waiting for? Mild hypothermia is a potentially effective treatment for reducing intracranial pressure--a major cause of mortality in acute liver failure patients. Does the evidence support its therapeutic use? Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 4(10) 2007 Neurosurgical Focus Hippocrates, Galen, and the Uses of Trepanation in the Ancient Classical World The purpose of this study is to examine Hippocrates and Galen's written accounts of the technique and use of trepanation in the ancient Greek and Roman world. Neurosurg Focus 23(1) 2007 The Eastern Heart and Galen's Ventricle: A Historical Review of the Purpose of the Brain The objective of this paper is to investigate the wide range of theories regarding the organ responsible for consciousness, with specific examples given with each cultural exploration. Neurosurg Focus 23(1) 2007 Hippocrates' Influence on the Origins of Neurosurgery This article praises Hippocrates, widely considered the father of medicine. His contributions revolutionized the practice of medicine and laid the foundation for modern-day neurosurgery. Neurosurg Focus 23(1) 2007 Editorials Should Doctors Force-Feed Prisoners? K. Wynia, MD, MPH, Director of The Institute for Ethics at the American Medical Association, explains the medical ethics of force-feeding prisoners. Medscape General Medicine 9(4) 2007 The Global Medical Village Fitzhugh Mullan, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at the Washington University, teaches us about the US Global Health Service. Medscape General Medicine 9(4) 2007 Instant Poll Debate Over Child Health Insurance Expansion On October 3, President Bush vetoed a $35 billion expansion of SCHIP, which would have provided health insurance for an additional 4 million US children, saying the bill " would improperly allow higher-income children to benefit " (New York Times). Congressional Democrats may try to override the veto. Do you favor or oppose the program's expansion? To vote or view results of the poll, click on the title above. Pain Management CME/CE Principles of Effective Pain Management at the End of Life Effective pain management at the end of life is critical to ensure dignified, safe, and comfortable dying. 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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