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Latest (4) Full Text Articles (245) Focus on Pain81 What is the best treatment of drug-resistant trigeminal neuralgia in patients affected by multiple sclerosis- A literature analysis of surgical procedures Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, April 30, 2013 Clinical Article
82 Adrenocorticotropic Hormone for the Treatment of West Syndrome in Children Annals of Pharmacotherapy, April 30, 2013 Clinical Article
83 Conversion ratio between Dysport and Botox in clinical practice: an overview of available evidence Neurological Sciences, April 30, 2013 Clinical Article
84 Double-blind, comparative study of milnacipran and paroxetine in Japanese patients with major depression Full Text Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, April 30, 2013 Clinical Article
85 Cost-effectiveness of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinsons disease Movement Disorders, April 30, 2013 Clinical Article
86 Incidence and prevalence of treated epilepsy among poor health and low-income Americans Neurology, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
87 Plasma Exchange for Steroid-Refractory Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis: An Observational, MRI Pilot Study Clinical Therapeutics, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
88 Short-term efficacy and tolerability of rufinamide adjunctive therapy in children with refractory generalised epilepsy Epileptic Disorders, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
89 The impact of Medicare prescription drug coverage on the use of antidementia drugs Full Text BMC Geriatrics, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
90 Central functional response to the novel peptide cannabinoid, hemopressin Neuropharmacology, April 29, 2013 Clinical Article
91 Trialing of Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy for Refractory Stiff-Person Syndrome Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, April 29, 2013
92 Lack of effect of lacosamide on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of warfarin Epilepsia, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
93 Long-term safety and efficacy of preladenant in subjects with fluctuating Parkinsons disease Movement Disorders, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
94 Potentially inappropriate medication use among patients with Alzheimer disease in the REAL.FR cohort: be aware of atropinic and benzodiazepine drugs! European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
95 An 8-week, open-label study to evaluate the effect of sertraline on the polysomnogram of depressive patients with insomnia Sleep and Biological Rhythms, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
96 Pseudoprogression after glioma therapy: a comprehensive review Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, April 26, 2013 Review Article
97 A Role for Hypocretin/Orexin Receptor-1 in Cue-Induced Reinstatement of Nicotine-Seeking Behavior Neuropsychopharmacology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
98 Characterization of Unbound Phenytoin Concentrations in Neurointensive Care Unit Patients Using a Revised Winter-Tozer Equation Annals of Pharmacotherapy, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
99 Cortical reorganization in multiple sclerosis after intrathecal baclofen therapy Neurocase: The Neural Basis of Cognition, April 26, 2013
100 Natalizumab is effective in multiple sclerosis patients switching from other disease modifying therapies in clinical practice Neurological Sciences, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article
Clinical Pearls in Neurology
- Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of incident overall dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- 3 months’ topiramate therapy for migraine prophylaxis decreases waist circumference, abdominal skinfold measurements, and body fat ratio
- For individuals with epilepsy, the risk having a broadly defined psychotic disorder is increased by 5.5-fold. The risk of having bipolar disorder is increased by 6.3-fold, and of having schizophrenia increases by 8.5-fold
Highlights in Neurology
Trans fat intake increases risk of ischemic stroke
In a study involving 87,025 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, there were 1049 incident cases of ischemic stroke over 663,041 person-years of follow-up. Women in the highest quintile of trans fat intake were at increased risk of ischemic stroke (HR = 1.39) compared with women in the lowest quintile of trans fat intake. Aspirin use modulated the effect of trans fats; ASA users and ASA non-users had HRs for ischemic stroke of 0.95 and 1.66, respectively. Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fat intake were not associated with ischemic stroke.
Read the article summaryNew risk factors for chronic migraine identified
As published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences, increase tea consumption (> 4 cups/d), and diet consisting of hot and spicy foods, and weight gain increase the likelihood of chronicity in patients with episodic migraines. During a 12-month prospective study involving 188 patients with episodic migraines, 17.7% developed chronic, daily migraines. Other risk factors included low education, a high frequency of headaches, headaches of long duration, allodynia, and increased symptomatic treatment of headaches.
Read the article summaryGinsenoside-Rd improves outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the calcium channel antagonist, ginsenoside-Rd, has been shown to improve functional outcomes in patients (n=386) with acute ischemic strokes. The patients received a 14-day infusion of ginsenoside-Rd within 72 hours of stroke onset. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Score was improved at 15 days and the modified Rankin score was improved at 90 days (OR = 1.74).
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Risk of ischemic stroke with the use of risperidone, quetiapine and olanzapine in elderly patients: a population-based, case-crossover study Journal of Psychopharmacology, April 9, 2013
2 Dalfampridine extended release tablets: 1 year of postmarketing safety experience in the US Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, April 1, 2013 Free full text
3 Prophylactic Effects of Duloxetine on Post-Stroke Depression Symptoms: An Open Single-Blind Trial European Neurology, April 2, 2013
4 Levetiracetam in children, adolescents and young adults with intractable epilepsy: Efficacy, tolerability and effect on electroencephalogram - A pilot study European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, April 8, 2013
5 Ischemic Colitis with Type I Interferons Used in the Treatment of Hepatitis C and Multiple Sclerosis: An Evaluation from the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System and Review of the Literature Annals of Pharmacotherapy, April 4, 2013 Review Article
6 Bevacizumab and central nervous system (CNS) hemorrhage Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, April 10, 2013
7 Novel oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a focus on the older patient International Journal of General Medicine, April 11, 2013 Free full text
8 Tiagabine-induced stupor in patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Nonconvulsive status epilepticus or encephalopathy Epilepsy & Behavior, April 12, 2013
9 Intravenous topiramate: Safety and pharmacokinetics following a single dose in patients with epilepsy or migraines taking oral topiramate Epilepsia, April 22, 2013
10 Risk of Stroke or Systemic Embolism in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated With Warfarin Stroke, April 23, 2013
11 Effect of switching hepatic enzyme-inducer antiepileptic drug to levetiracetam on bone mineral density, 25 hydroxyvitamin D, and parathyroid hormone in young adult patients with epilepsy Epilepsia, April 17, 2013
12 Lack of effect of lacosamide on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of warfarin Epilepsia, April 26, 2013
13 Effect of eslicarbazepine acetate on the pharmacokinetics of a combined ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel oral contraceptive in healthy women Epilepsy Research, April 18, 2013
14 Efficacy and safety of dabigatran etexilate and warfarin in real world patients with atrial fibrillation: A prospective nationwide cohort study JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 15, 2013
15 Rotigotine and specific non-motor symptoms of Parkinsons disease: Post hoc analysis of RECOVER Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, April 5, 2013
16 Sulthiame add-on therapy for epilepsy Cochrane Reviews, April 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
17 The use of recombinant factor VIIa in warfarin patients with traumatic brain injury: a retrospective case–control study Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, April 5, 2013
18 Association of statin use with risk of dementia: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies Geriatrics and Gerontology International, March 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
19 Plasma Exchange for Steroid-Refractory Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis: An Observational, MRI Pilot Study Clinical Therapeutics, April 29, 2013
20 Central functional response to the novel peptide cannabinoid, hemopressin Neuropharmacology, April 29, 2013
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