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Practice Points
Red flags to spot the parkinsonian variant of multiple system atrophy
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12 August 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0881 |
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Thrombolysis for acute stroke under antiplatelet therapy: safe enough to be beneficial?
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29 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0867 |
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Continuous intrathecal baclofen infusion for intractable spastic cerebral palsy—is it worth it?
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29 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0868 |
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Spinal cord stimulation for failed back surgery syndrome—does it work and is it cost-effective?
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22 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0865 |
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FDG, MET or CHO? The quest for the optimal PET tracer for glioma imaging continues
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15 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0863 |
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Transcranial ultrasound in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
Published online:
15 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0859 |
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Viewpoint
The role of stroke units in the subacute stage of stroke
Against the background of the debate about the best models of stroke unit care, Lenzi and Di Piero present their argument that patients with stroke have better outcomes if their stay in a dedicated stroke unit is extended, enabling prolonged and intensive monitoring for stroke complications.
Published online:
01 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0855 |
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Reviews
A weak balance: the contribution of muscle weakness to postural instability and falls
Muscle strength is believed to be an important factor contributing to postural control, yet surprisingly few studies have explicitly examined the relationship between muscle weakness and postural instability. In this article, Horlings et al. search the current literature for evidence indicating that muscle weakness is a risk factor for falls, citing studies performed in elderly individuals and in patients with focal muscular deficits. In addition, they consider the effects of muscle strength training on falls and balance measures.
Published online:
19 August 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0886 |
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Treatment recommendations for migraine
Migraine is a common neurological disorder, which, according to figures from US population studies, affects around 18% of women and 6% of men. In this Review, Stephen Silberstein highlights the approach to acute and preventive migraine treatment in the US, drawing on his own experiences at the Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
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29 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0861 |
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Case Studies
A case of cocaine-induced basilar artery thrombosis
This article discusses the case of a 40-year-old man with basilar artery thrombosis, which, after numerous investigations, was found to be attributable to cocaine use. The authors highlight the importance of asking patients about cocaine exposure as part of a routine cardiovascular history, and they provide the first description of the use of thrombolysis to treat cocaine-induced stroke.
Published online:
05 August 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0879 |
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A case of transient epileptic amnesia with radiological localization
This article describes the case of a 54-year-old man who experienced recurrent episodes of transient amnesia over a number of years. The patient was diagnosed with transient epileptic amnesia, and his case provides the first radiological evidence that this syndrome can result from seizure activity in the hippocampus.
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22 July 2008
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0857 |
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