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[Neurology].

Authors :
Chabwine JN
Rossetti AR
Hirt L
Kuntzer T
Schluep M
Michel P
Démonet JF
du Pasquier RA
Vingerhoets FG
Source :
Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2012 Jan 11; Vol. 8 (323), pp. 46-50.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

In 2011, new oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation are available and the ABCD3-I score predicting stroke after TIA updates the ABCD2 score. New McDonald criteria allow faster MS diagnosis and the first oral treatment (fingolimod) for MS can be prescribed. A new anti-antiepileptic drug (retigabine) is available and sodium valproate has long term neurological adverse effects after in utero exposure. Among Parkinson disease treatments, deep brain stimulation is extending applications and dopamine agonists with extended release are as efficient and well tolerated as standard forms at long term scale. Monoclonal antibodies and immunosuppressant agents are proposed as good alternatives in the treatment of chronic dysimmune polyneuropathies. Gene therapy for the treatment of genetic myopathies is progressing.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1660-9379
Volume :
8
Issue :
323
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue medicale suisse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22303740