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Meta-analysis finds Amplatzer provides best stroke prevention compared with other PFO closure devices. Highest risk of new-onset A-fib seen with CardioSEAL/STARFlex
Patent foramen ovale closure with Amplatzer appears superior to medical therapy in preventing strokes in patients with cryptogenic embolism
Up to 40% of ischaemic strokes are cryptogenic. A strong association between cryptogenic stroke and the prevalence of patent foramen ovale ( PFO ) suggests paradoxical embolism via PFO as a potential …
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Mild to moderate Alzheimer disease: alpha-Tocopherol slows functional decline
Although Vitamin-E and Memantine ( Ebixa, Namenda ) have been shown to have beneficial effects in moderately severe Alzheimer disease, evidence is limited in mild to moderate Alzheimer disease. The …
Stroke prevention strategies in women
Women suffer more disabling strokes than men and need to become better aware of their unique risk factors, according to recommendations released by the American Heart Association ( AHA ) and the Ameri …
Levodopa – Carbidopa with an intestinal gel offers a promising option for control of advanced Parkinson’s disease with motor complications
Levodopa is the most effective therapy for Parkinson’s disease, but chronic treatment is associated with the development of potentially disabling motor complications. Experimental studies suggest that …
Restless legs syndrome: comparison of Pregabalin with Pramipexole
Dopaminergic drugs relieve symptoms of the restless legs syndrome ( RLS ) but have the potential to cause iatrogenic worsening ( augmentation ) of RLS with long-term treatment. Pregabalin ( Lyrica ) …