Fwd: Neurology - Advances in Parkinson's Disease Research

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> RESEARCHERS EXPLORE CONNECTION BETWEEN MELATONIN AND AD

> Oxidative mechanisms may play a role in beta-amyloid aggregation and the

> development of AD.

> Brown University Geriatric Psychopharmacology Update 6(2) 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426138

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> BASELINE COST OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN A LARGE HEALTH CARE PLAN

> Medical costs were highest at the time of diagnosis and decreased with

> escalating drug therapy.

> Drug Benefit Trends 13(12) 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/424386

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> FOCUS ON SCHIZOPHRENIA

> Issues of compliance, wellness and recovery and the value of

> early intervention in Schizophrenia are just some of the topics

> available in the Schizophrenia Wellness Center.

> http://www.medscape.com/resource/schizophrenia

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> ANTIGEN B IN CEREBROSPINAL FLUID MAY INDICATE NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS

> The presence of antigen B in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may help confirm a

> diagnosis of neurocysticercosis.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/427862

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> LOSS OF PERIPHERAL SENSITIVITY TO BLUE LIGHT OBSERVED IN MIGRAINE PATIENTS

> Short-wavelength sensitivity deficits are seen in about half of patients

> with migraine, between migraine events.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/427917

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> PERINATAL ANTIRETROVIRAL EXPOSURE LINKED TO EARLY FEBRILE SEIZURES

> Children perinatally exposed to antiretroviral agents are significantly

> more likely to experience early febrile seizures than unexposed children.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426222

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> APOLIPOPROTEIN E GENOTYPE ASSOCIATED WITH POOR STROKE OUTCOME

> In patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, the apolipoprotein E genotype is

> associated with poor outcomes.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426209

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> MODAFINIL IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR MS-RELATED FATIGUE

> Modafinil is an effective, well-tolerated treatment for the fatigue often

> experienced by multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426243

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> HORIZONTAL POSITION OPTIMAL FOR PERFUSION IN STROKE PATIENTS

> In patients with large hemispheric strokes, maximal cerebral perfusion

> pressure is achieved with horizontal body positioning.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426255

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> PATIENTS WITH SEVERE DEMENTIA BENEFIT FROM MORNING BRIGHT LIGHT

> Problems with sleep fragmentation and circadian rhythm abnormalities are

> improved when patients with dementia are exposed to bright light in the

> morning.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426256

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> FAST-TRACK SCHEME FOR MS DRUG TRIALS LAUNCHED IN BRITAIN

> Britain's Multiple Sclerosis Society announced a 'fast-track' plan to help

> speed up the testing of new multiple sclerosis drugs.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426586

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> CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY LINKED TO COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

> The subtle cognitive decline that may be seen after carotid endarterectomy

> is apparently associated with the surgical procedure per se.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426610

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> LIPID-LOWERING DRUGS REDUCE DEMENTIA RISK; STATINS LOWER CEREBROSTEROL

> Older individuals taking lipid-lowering medications have a lower risk of

> dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, compared with those not

> receiving these drugs, after accounting for confounders for a healthy

> lifestyle.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/427085

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> TRIPTANS MAY BE SAFE FOR MIGRAINE WITH PROMINENT NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS

> Contrary to widely held beliefs, triptans may be a safe and effective

> treatment for migraine with prominent neurologic symptoms, such as basilar

> migraine and migraine with prolonged aura.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426183

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> MANAGED CARE INTERVENTIONS HELP OLDER MEMBERS

> A new report being distributed to health plans and medical groups suggests

> ways that managed care organizations (MCOs) can help their older members

> manage chronic conditions and live better quality lives.

> Reuters Health Information 2002

> http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/427081

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