Statin appears to inhibit secondary progressive stage of multiple sclerosis
by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers report that simvastatin could become a treatment option for the secondary progressive, or chronic, stage of multiple sclerosis (MS).
by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers report that simvastatin could become a treatment option for the secondary progressive, or chronic, stage of multiple sclerosis (MS).
by Bruce Sylvester – Following a first ischemic stroke, patients who keep their blood pressure well controlled appear to halve their risk of a second stroke, researchers reported… read more.
Little evidence other complementary or alternative therapies work. A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology suggests that there is little evidence that most complementary or alternative… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: The antidepressant citalopram (Celexa/Cipramil, and generic) significantly reduces agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported in the Feb. 19, 2014 issue of JAMA/Journal of… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: The antidepressant citalopram (Celexa/Cipramil, and generic) significantly reduces agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported in the Feb. 19, 2014 issue of JAMA/Journal of… read more.
New research suggests that sedating patients before a nerve block needed to diagnose or treat chronic pain increases costs, risks and unnecessary surgeries, and sedation does nothing to… read more.
Aspirin is still overprescribed for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) despite the potential for dangerous side effects, according to research published today.
For patients in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), low levels of vitamin D were found to strongly predict disease severity and hasten its progression, according to… read more.
For some, it’s the tradition of steeping tealeaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it’s the morning shuffle to a coffee maker for a hot… read more.
Findings also show that patients report pain relief even when they know they are receiving a placebo.
by Bruce Sylvester – Gabapentin, a treatment for epilepsy and neuropathic pain, appears to be safe and effective for treating alcohol dependence, researchers reported in JAMA Internal Medicine on… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – An investigative drug could offer the first safe and effective treatment for psychotic symptoms that affect about half of people with Parkinson’s disease, researchers… read more.
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