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Neurology News
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Intracerebroventricular Opioid Infusion Feasible at Home
Intracerebroventricular infusion of opioids is safe and effective for the treatment of nonresponsive pain in terminally-ill patients in home settings, according to a review published online Feb. 1 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
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Neuropsychiatric Events Have No Long-Term Impact in Lupus
Neuropsychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus are not associated with long-term disease activity, the accumulation of organ damage, or overall health-related quality of life, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Epilepsy Surgery Improves Long-Term Outcomes
Epilepsy surgery is a beneficial procedure, resulting in sustained quality of life and better long-term seizure control for patients, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Epilepsia.
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Parkin Has Key Role in Human Nigral Dopaminergic Neurons
Parkin may control dopamine utilization in the human midbrain by enhancing dopaminergic neurotransmission and suppressing dopamine oxidation, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Nature Communications.
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Tai Chi Training Improves Balance in Parkinson's Disease
For patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease, tai chi reduces balance impairments compared with resistance training or stretching, according to a study published in the Feb. 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Stimulation of Entorhinal Cortex Enhances Memory
Focal electrical stimulation to the entorhinal cortex is associated with enhanced memory, according to a study published in the Feb. 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Neurology Conference Highlights
- Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 27-Dec. 2, 2011
- North American Spine Society, Nov. 2-5, 2011
- Alzheimer's Association International Conference, July 16-21, 2011
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 1-5, 2011
- Pediatric Academic Societies, April 30 - May 3, 2011
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