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The Nerve Center
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Carbamazepine has long been a mainstay of epilepsy pharmacotherapy. However, this agent is not without problems, such as significant rashes and strong hepatic enzyme induction.



Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Until just a few years ago, neurologists could only observe as MS ravaged the nervous systems of our patients. The therapies available were basically symptomatic, and didn't really alter prognosis. The advent of disease modifying therapies (DMT) made a big difference: These immune system modifying agents slowed the progression of MS and improved quality of life for many patients.



Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Chocolate is good. And, in small quantities, it has properties which may promote health and treat disease. One hypothesis is that the antioxidants, largely flavonoids, are responsible for these positive effects.



Thursday, January 28th, 2010
AEDs are the mainstay of the treatment of epilepsy. A large number of new drugs have become available in the last two decades. These newer agents generally offer a better adverse effect profile and fewer drug-drug interactions compared with the older drugs. Efficacy, however, may not be much better.



Monday, January 18th, 2010
There are few domains of physical function upon which exercise does not have a positive impact. Neurologic function is not different in this respect.



Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Vitamin D has been much in vogue of late. Like many micronutrients preceding it, such as vitamin B12 and folic acid, it is touted as a cure for a variety of ills.





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Victor G. Dostrow, MD
Dr. Dostrow is a neurologist, epileptologist and clinical neuropharmacologist, and has been practicing for many years. Previous and current academic appointments include neurology, psychiatry, and clinical pharmacy. His other professional interests include the grey zone between neurology and psychiatry, the interaction of technology and medicine, and pharmacy education and management.
The Nerve Center
Victor G. Dostrow, MD
This is a venue for new and/or interesting developments in neurology, epilepsy, and a variety of other topics.

 
   

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