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Sleep Disorders and Restless Legs Syndrome in Friedreich's Ataxia
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) was present in 50% of patients with Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a disorder of intramitochondrial iron accumulation. This study suggests that RLS treatment will potentially help the sleep disorder in appropriately screened FA patients. -
The ABCs of Anosognosia for Hemiplegia
Anosognosia is an important, but often neglected, part of the neurological examination in a patient with stroke. -
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Neuropathy
VEGF is elevated in the serum and plays a role in the pathogenesis of neuropathies associated with monoclonal gammopathies. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Brain Biopsies in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and the Subsequent Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Many patients who are shunted for normal pressure hydrocephalus have Alzheimer's pathology, and many go on to develop Alzheimer's disease. -
Primary Small-vessel Central Nervous System Vasculitis in Children
Brain biopsy is necessary to make the diagnosis of small-vessel primary angiitis of the central nervous system in children, prior to treatment with steroids and immunosuppressant medications. -
Excessive Sleepiness and Narcolepsy: Clues from Genetics and Polysomnography
The accurate diagnosis of narcolepsy requires detailed history as well as physiological and genetic testing. -
Cyclosporine A for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Unfortunately, cyclosporine treatment had no effect on muscle power in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. -
Pharmacology Watch
Rivaroxaban may be dabigatran's first competitor; a new way to measure non-adherence to medication therapy; FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement