More studies linking the effect of antiplatelet drugs on platelet function with clinical outcomes are urgently needed, a new review of the field concludes. Heartwire
Microvascular decompression is a durable "rescue" procedure for persistent or recurrent trigeminal neuralgia after gamma knife radiosurgery, although numbness and dysesthesias appear more common than MVD alone. Medscape Medical News
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, hockey star Sidney Crosby said the game would not be diminished if head shots were outlawed. He is one of many recent high-profile cases to raise questions about the long-terms risks of concussion. Medscape Medical News
Brachioradial pruritus may not be diagnosed for years despite significant chronic symptoms. The current case and review examine the diagnosis and management of this rare condition. Nature Clinical Practice Neurology
