In the November 22nd issue of JAMA, the results of two studies from the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) on lumbar disk surgery for persistent radicular pain are reported. Both these studies sought to assess the efficacy …
Category: Neuro
Clinical Correlations
Improving Stroke Recovery-The EXCITE Trial
November 9, 2006The EXCITE trial was the lead article in last week’s JAMA. It looks at a 2 week program of contstraint induced movement therapy vs. usual care in patients suffering a cva within the previous 3-9 months. Pt’s in the treatment arm wore a restraining mitt on …
Syncope W/U
November 1, 2006Don’t forget to ask your patients whether they recently attended a screening of Saw III when they are admitted with syncope…