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ARBs Unable to TRANSCEND Placebo in High-Risk Patients No comments yet

The angiotensin-receptor blocker telmisartan has fared no better than placebo in TRANSCEND in patients at high-risk of cardiovascular disease unable to tolerate ACE inhibitors, seemingly providing more questions than answers.
Heartwire

PROFESS Trial Published: Combination Therapy Falls Short of Noninferiority vs Clopidogrel No comments yet

In reducing recurrent stroke, the combination of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole did not meet criteria for noninferiority vs clopidogrel, and there was no benefit of telmisartan vs placebo.
Medscape Medical News

What Clinicians Should Know About Generic Antiepileptic Drugs No comments yet

What are the potential issues concerning the generic substitution of antiepileptic drugs?
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Multidisciplinary Treatment of Epilepsy: Important Considerations for Neurologists, Primary Care Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists No comments yet

What are the most important issues today in the treatment and management of patients with seizure disorders?
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Treadmill Exercise Activates Subcortical Neural Networks After Stroke No comments yet

Researchers have identified evidence of neuroplastic mechanisms that may improve functional outcomes in patients with stroke who are participating in a treadmill exercise rehabilitation program.
Medscape Medical News

Recognizing Fibromyalgia Syndrome as a True Disease Entity No comments yet

Dr. Mease provides an overview of accurate diagnosis and therapeutic options to manage symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Medscape Family Medicine

Women’s Health: Menopausal Patients and Insomnia — A Case Study No comments yet

Dr. Ruth Benca discusses the relationship between insomnia and menopause in a case-based format.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Advancing the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease No comments yet

This review discusses strategies to improve early recognition of therapeutic agents that may aid in the management of Alzheimer's disease.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Women and Sleep: The Life Cycle No comments yet

Dr. David Neubauer provides a comprehensive review and update of insomnia and sleep in women throughout the life cycle.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Decline in Mental Skills Begins Years Before Death No comments yet

As people grow older, they experience a substantial acceleration in cognitive decline
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