Administration of transdermal nicotine improves cognitive performance in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to the results of a pilot study (Newhouse et al. Neurology 2012;78:91-101).
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Crossing your legs a favourable prognostic marker post-stroke
March 14, 2012A prospective, observational study in Germany reports that patients who cross their legs during a hospital stay for severe stroke have improved outcomes (Remi et al. Neurology 2011; 77:1453-1456).
Valproate: no benefit for clinical progression in AD
February 22, 2012A large, multicentre study in moderate Alzheimer’s disease has found that valproate doesn’t delay the emergence of agitation or psychosis, and doesn’t have a significant effect on cognitive decline (Tariot et al. Arch Gen Psychiatry 2011; 68: 853-861).
Neuropathy in PD attributed to vitamin B12 deficiency
February 22, 2012A U.K. study reports that over one-third of patients with Parkinson’s disease develop neuropathy, which may be due to vitamin B12 deficiency arising from chronic levodopa exposure (Rajabally & Martey. Neurology 2011; 77:1947-1950).