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From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Pregabalin Versus Pramipexole for Restless Legs Syndrome

New Orleans—Posted on April 26, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Head Trauma in Professional Fighters May Induce Lower Brain Volume Before Cognitive Changes Are Detectable

New Orleans—Posted on April 26, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Intestinal Gel Is Effective for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

New Orleans—Posted on April 26, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans Linked to Increased Risk of Epilepsy

New Orleans—Posted on April 25, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Methylphenidate, Subthalamic Stimulation Improve Gait and Motor Function in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease


New Orleans—Posted on April 25, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Second Phase 3 Study Confirms Efficacy and Safety of Oral BG-12 in Relapsing-Remitting MS

New Orleans—Posted on April 25, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Disrupted Sleep Is Linked With Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

New Orleans—Posted on April 24, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—Assessing Stroke Risk Factors in Young Adults

New Orleans—Posted on April 24, 2012

From the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology—New Joint Guidelines Focus on Prevention of Episodic Migraine

New Orleans—Posted on April 24, 2012

Feature Articles

Immunotherapy May Boost Outcomes in Autoimmune Epilepsy

Non–HDL Cholesterol May Be Stronger Target for Statin Therapy

Migraine Attacks Affected by Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Other Factors

Researchers have identified a gene that may be responsible for both migraine and advanced sleep phase syndrome.

CT Perfusion May Increase Time to Reperfusion for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Hemorrhage rates and clinical outcomes were similar between patients selected based on noncontrast head CT and those who received CT perfusion.

Understanding CGRP and Its Receptors Could Lead to Effective Treatments for Migraine

Molecules that block CGRP receptors have emerged as a new class of migraine therapies and an alternative to triptans, which block the release of CGRP.

Ayurvedic Medicine—A Complementary Approach to Headache Care

Ayurveda, a nonallopathic form of medicine, can help physicians treat patients’ mind–body imbalances and digestive issues, which may be associated with migraine.

Contraceptive and AED Type Affect Seizure Rate in Women With Epilepsy

Hormonal contraception, as well as enzyme-inducing and glucuronidated antiepileptic drugs, is associated with greater seizure frequency.

Framingham Coronary Risk Score May Predict Future Risk of Myocardial Infarction Among Patients With Recent Stroke

Thrombolysis May Be Beneficial in Patients With Wake-Up Stroke

More than one-third of thrombolyzed patients with wake-up stroke experience favorable outcomes after three months.

Uncovering the Mechanisms of Tolerance to Prophylactic Migraine Drugs

A better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of pharmacodynamic tolerance, cross tolerance, and behavioral tolerance may change the prophylactic treatment of migraine.

Anemia May Increase Risk of Death After Stroke

Clinicians should evaluate whether anemia or polycythemia is reversible among patients with ischemic stroke, according to researchers.

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Literature Monitor

Mobile Stroke Units Can Reduce Time Between Stroke Onset and Treatment Decision

Literature Monitor

Prognostic Models May Predict Treatment Failure and Seizure Remission in Patients With Epilepsy

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