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Article: [What's new in neurology].
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ABSTRACT: This article summarize principal news about treatments in the different specialities in neurology. We don't pretend to be exhaustive and to make a detailed analyse of all treatments, and preferred to present pertinent therapeutic advances, with an evidence-based point of view. We also mentioned some negative studies, to balance our purpose.Revue médicale suisse 01/2010; 6(231):37-45. -
Article: [Guidelines for the diagnostic evaluation of patients presenting in emergency for an acute non-traumatic headache].
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ABSTRACT: Acute non-traumatic headache is a frequent complaint in emergency primary care. In the majority of cases, the cause is a primary headache, which can be invalidating, but should not lead to additional investigations. Secondary headaches are rare but their diagnosis is essential to avoid potentially lethal consequences. In practice, a primary headache may be difficult to differentiate from a secondary headache, especially if the initial management does not follow a systematic approach. We have adapted evidence-based guidelines to improve the diagnostic management of patients presenting acute headache. We propose an algorithm that facilitates the systematic screening of alert signs with a focused patient history and clinical exam. In the presence of red flags, appropriate complementary exams are needed to rule out a secondary headache.Revue médicale suisse 09/2008; 4(167):1741-6.
