Methamphetamine Abuse May Raise Risk for Parkinson’s Disease No comments yet
A preliminary study suggests greater than 2-fold increased risk in regular users; researchers caution more study is needed.Medscape Medical News
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FDA Approves Sublingual Film Formulation of Buprenorphine/Naloxone No comments yet
Previously only available in sublingual tablet form, buprenorphine/naloxone in the form of a sublingual film will become available in starting in October 2010.Medscape Medical News
Infantile Spasms Working Group Releases New Guidelines No comments yet
The recommendations add vigabatrin as first-line therapy and continue to support adrenocorticotropic hormone.Medscape Medical News
Antidepressants and Improved Cognitive Function After Stroke No comments yet
In this Medscape Neurology Minute, Dr. Jacobs discusses the effects of escitalopram on cognitive outcome for patients who have a stroke.Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
A Rich Cognitive Life “Squares the Curve” of Decline Leading to Dementia No comments yet
A new study suggests stimulating mental activity compresses the course of cognitive decline in older people by slowing it before onset of dementia but producing a more precipitous drop afterward.Medscape Medical News
Should Neurologists Manage Psychiatric Symptoms? No comments yet
Dr. Andrew Wilner delineates the respective roles of neurologists and psychiatrists in managing diseases of the brain and nervous system.Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Helpful in Parkinsonian Depression No comments yet
Multiple TMS treatments were shown to ease depression and possibly improve cognition and motor symptoms.Medscape Medical News
Transdermal Estrogen: What Is the Latest Data on the Risk for Stroke? No comments yet
What is the association between transdermal estrogen and the risk for stroke? Dr. JoAnn Manson discusses why the findings from a recent BMJ study have important clinical implications for practice.Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health
Study Implicates Immune System in Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis No comments yet
Common genetic variation in the HLA region is associated with late-onset sporadic PD, researchers say.Medscape Medical News
Infants Born Late at Risk for Cerebral Palsy No comments yet
Postterm infants are at similarly high risk of developing cerebral palsy as premature infants, report investigators.Medscape Medical News