Testing Tears in Clinically Isolated Syndrome May Signal Progression No comments yet
A tear isoelectric focusing technique could spare more than a third of patients an invasive lumbar puncture, say researchers.Medscape Medical News
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HIV Speeds Brain Aging No comments yet
Functional MRI shows that brains of patients infected with HIV look 15 to 20 years older than brains without HIV.Medscape Medical News
AMA Establishes Physician Volunteer Registry for Haiti No comments yet
The AMA and the National Disaster Life Support Foundation have established a registry for physicians who wish to volunteer their services to the earthquake victims in Haiti.Medscape Medical News
New AAN/CNS Guideline on Treatment of Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy No comments yet
The new Practice Parameter endorses use of botulinum toxin A for localized and segmented spasticity and diazepam and, to a lesser degree, tizanidine for short-term treatment of generalized spasticity but finds insufficient data for other agents.Medscape Medical News
GHESKIO Clinic in Haiti Provides Medical Care Amid Challenging Conditions No comments yet
The GHESKIO clinic, set up to treat HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, struggles to help earthquake victims while facing security concerns and lack of surgical supplies.Medscape Medical News
Cognitive Changes Predict Disease in Clinically Isolated Syndrome No comments yet
Neuropsychological impairment is an early indicator of multiple sclerosis -- even in patients with a first demyelinating episode, report researchers.Medscape Medical News
Some Calcium Channel Blockers May Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease No comments yet
Centrally acting calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine and nimodipine, might protect dopamine-producing brain cells.Medscape Medical News
Exercise May Improve Cognitive Skills in Older Population No comments yet
Results from 2 new studies show decreased cognitive impairment for seniors participating in moderate to high physical activity and improved cognitive skills in older women after resistance training.Medscape Medical News
Beta Blockers: Less Effect on Pulse Pressure Than Diuretics No comments yet
A new review of the use of beta blockers as second-line therapy for primary hypertension has shown that they appear to lower BP in a different way than thiazide diuretics, with less of an effect on pulse pressure.Heartwire
Treadmill Training Improves Gait in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease No comments yet
A new systematic review shows that patients with Parkinson's disease undergoing treadmill training achieve better walking movements than those who do not participate.Medscape Medical News