Evidence-Based Neurology
CATEGORY: Other
In people with amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, overall quality of life was related
to psychological, social and spiritual factors but not physical status.
Date appraised:
September 2007
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Conventional cerebral
angiography was neither highly specific nor sensitive in the
diagnosis of primary CNS vasculitis.
Date appraised:
August 2007
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The sensitivity
and specificity of conventional testing, including the tilt
table, for diagnosis of unexplained syncope was not
possible to determine.
Date appraised:
February 2006
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Canalith
repositioning maneuvres shortened the duration of benign paroxysmal positional
vertigo.
Date appraised: January 2004
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Anticholinergics
were more effective than placebo in treating overactive bladder symptoms.
Date appraised: July 2003
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The utilization of a graduated
compression device (TED stockings) in addition to another prophylactic
method prevented DVTs.
Date appraised: November 2000
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Portable bladder
ultrasound was a highly sensitive and specific tool to determine bladder
volume.
Date appraised: August 2000
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Modafinil
was safe and reduces excessive daytime sleepiness in narcoleptic patients,
although the benefits are small.
Date appraised: April 2000
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