Search results for "Neurology"
Specialty organizations highlight lists of common tests and interventions that should be questioned
Several medical organizations released lists of tests or procedures that might be overused in clinical practice, as part of the Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: multiple sclerosis
Updated performance measures released on cardiac rehab referral
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/3.htm
14 Sep 2010
MKSAP Quiz: worsening gait unsteadiness and falls
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 65-year-old man for worsening gait unsteadiness and falls.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/3.htm
15 May 2012
Thrombolysis may benefit acute ischemic stroke patients with diabetes and prior stroke
Thrombolysis appeared to benefit patients with acute ischemic stroke who had concomitant diabetes or a history of stroke, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/6.htm
22 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of tremor
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 53-year-old woman with a 4-month history of tremor.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/07/3.htm
7 Aug 2012
MKSAP Quiz: New patient with Parkinson diagnosis
A 50-year-old man is seen for a new-patient evaluation. He reports a recent diagnosis of Parkinson disease. From a list of symptoms, which is most suggestive of atypical parkinsonism syndrome?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/11/3.htm
11 Dec 2012
Interferon beta may not help disability progression in MS patients
Treatment with interferon beta does not appear to affect progression to disability in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/24/4.htm
24 Jul 2012
Outpatient stroke prevention clinics may be as effective as organized inpatient care
Outpatient stroke prevention clinics may be as effective as organized inpatient care in patients who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/7.htm
27 Sep 2011
Treatment guidelines offered for painful diabetic neuropathy
New expert guidelines on treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy have evaluated the evidence base and identified some recommended medications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/1.htm
19 Apr 2011
MKSAP Quiz: gradual onset and progression of memory loss
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate gradual memory loss in an 81-year-old man.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/3.htm
13 Sep 2011