Orthostatic Hypotension Increases the Risk of Alzheimer Disease
May 2nd 2009Alzheimer disease (AD) is more than twice as likely to develop in elderly persons with orthostatic hypotension (OH) as in those without OH, according to a new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Options for Treatment
April 30th 2009New treatment options for pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. While oral medications from 2 different drug classes appear effective, injection of botulinum toxin does not.